New York Power Failure Blacks Out City
A major electric outage hit New York City as a fire and a short circuit at the Hell Gate station of the New York Edison power plant cut power to Manhattan west of Fifty- Sixth Street and much of the boroughs. Police and fire units were mobilized, elevators stalled, and trains were halted as surgeons performed operations by candlelight and residents coped with darkness in a chaotic rush hour.
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Hell Gate
New York Edison. Company
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Eighth Avenue
Fliers Plan Record Flight Across Both Americas
Col J Presser and G E Stoll prepare for a 6105 mile long distance flight in a Bellanca named with a 40 horsepower engine. They aim to fly from New York to Brazil via Panama and the Caribbean, seeking the record held by Codos and Rossi. Plans approved by US State Department and the International Federation of Aeronautics. ship built at Bellanca Wilmington facility. test flights to precede the attempt.
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Hier Sud
Gephednor
San Antonio
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Presser Ad Suet
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St. Louis
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Balanca
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Caribbean
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Wheteya
America
Brazil
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Rossi
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Wyay
United States State Department
Tnternational Federation of Agro, Mauties
France
Mass Dedicates S. A. Catholic Addition
A mass celebrated at the DeMazenod seminary on the Blanco area marked the dedication of a new salon wing for the Mary Immanulate order’s mission work. Archbishop Arthur J. Brosegeers, Very Rev. Arthur Dusseau, and Monsignor Patrick Gerben attended. The addition will provide rooms for scholastic use and house a museum and library with a dedication program planned for the afternoon.
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Texas
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George Sron
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Scholastlegie
Power Banner Marks Record Electric Output in 1999
The electric power sector finished a banner year with over 3 billion kilowatt hours produced in 1999 the highest level in history. Growth spurred by increased consumption across industrial use commercial, residential, and power sectors.
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Wie
Vwiehest Lotat
Market Report Mixed as Early Gains Fade
The stock market opened steady then drifted lower as early session gains faded. Major steel and auto shares showed small moves while traders eyed Washington for policy signals. Prominent names mentioned include General Motors, Chrysler, United Aircraft, Bethlehem Steel, and Texaco. Prices in Deere and other farm equipment groups barely shifted amid general market caution.
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Terue
Steele
Deere
Around
Informationsl Harvester
Prosser Steel Car
Bethlehem Newport Industries
American Chals
American Teleolune
Texas Pacific Opel and Oil
United Aircraft
General Motors
Pure Oil
Chrysler
Union Pacific
Washington
AAA
Japan
London
Wall Street
Steel Pro
Tme
Fed
Grain Market Waxes and Wanes in Chicago Trade
Wheat eased overall with limited rallies as foreign demand and weather in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas influenced sentiment. Nebraska and Texas prospects offered some support, while hedging and weak backprices kept gains muted amid uncertain global cues. Local hog and beef quotes showed mixed movement as traders awaited clearer signals.
Premier La val Wins Confidence Vote in Paris Deputies
Premier La val survived a confidence vote 252 to 13 as deputies from the Radicals Socialist coalition sought to condemn his policies. The premier postponed debate on general policies and pressed for priority on agricultural issues amid the tense session in Paris.
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Paris
Laval
Bremitt
Lefrist
M . Layal
Corficebce
Cotton Market Opens With Mixed Signals in New Orleans
Cotton traders at New Orleans opened with near positions as they weighed the cotton pool and potential AAA effects. Reports said the market saw selling in January futures, with Liverpool and English sellers active, while March and other months fluctuated, creating a generally softer trend by late morning.
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Neai
Liverpool
Continental
Eondon
Coltan Poml
Wiles Mar
Washington
AAA
York
Rey
Clase
War Policy Claims Sought in Federal Court
Claimants on a war risk insurance policy for George Miller were urged to appear in Federal District Court to prove claims. U S District Attorney Ty Smith Jr. announced the case returns to court and a hearing was tentatively scheduled for Monday.
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George Miller
U. S
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Agil
Probandt Street Work Proposed in City Meeting Action
City officials approved street work on Probandt Street from Proband Street to the west bank of the San Antonio river Tilige near the wubkoriver by Mayor Quin and commissioners at a three Bone meeting. A contrasting window equipment contract for Brackensifge park commissary valued at $562 was awarded.
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Proband Street
San Antonio
Quin
Bone
Thirsiay
Brackensifge Park
Theft Guilty Plea Brings Jail Term
A defendant named Bob Adams, of 1705 South Tueces Street, pled guilty to theft in County Court at Hay No 2. He was sentenced to 20 days in jail for the December 19 incident involving James Astdicks on Buena Ving Street.
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Bob Adamsex
South Tueces Street
Adames Wee
I County Court
Athay No. 2
Jemse Astdicks
Hreet
Unemployables in Bexar County Reap Cash Relief
Government relief widens to unemployables after December 31 cutoff for workers. About 3200 on the unemployable list, roughly 4000 cases or 16,000 persons originally, receive cash in lieu of in-kind aid. Frances G. Scott, director, notes wanderlust among recipients as some head for the open road seeking greener pastures.
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Bexar County
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Frances G. Scott
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Scott
Eagles Plan 4 Agent Initiation for City Chapter
S A Eagles expect a four agent initiation as a new class of members is welcomed into the Order of Eagles at the Eagle hall. George B R Nordin, president, arrives from Saint Paul and will present the new initiates. Street Commissioner Paw Steffler heads the committee meeting Nordlin at the station. Nordlin, a Minnesota state senator, will be hosted on a city tour Friday with Mrs Nordlin.
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Paw Steffler
Nordlin
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Nordin
Knife Armed Pair Relieve Man of $5 in Nogalite Street
Police report two knife wielding men robbed a man on Nogalite Street near the Rother Pacific railway early Thursday, taking $5. The victim said the knives were long and varied threat while he fearfully complied. Another report from Alvarez at Invaders Avenue described two men trying to force his car to the curb at Guad alme and San Jacinto streets, fleeing as one man left.
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Bay Avenue
Nogalites Street
Rother Pacific Railway
Alvarez
Invaders Avenue
Guadalme
San Jacinto
Nat Y Pistes
Electric chair for killers at Sing Sing
In Ossining New York two inmates face execution, Albert Fish a 66 year old torturer linked to Grace Budd and John Smith a one legged man convicted of killing a rival in a fight. Officials plan to use the electric chair, adjusting equipment for Smith’s prosthetic leg.
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Smith
Elmir
Pickpockets Rob Men at Missouri Pacific Station
Police reported Thursday that pickpockets robbed men in San Antonio. George Hice of Montana street lost a watch at the Missouri Pacific station, while R Moore of South Presa street had six dollars and a watch taken.
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Montana Street
Missouri Pacific
R. ¥. Moore
South Presa Street
City Pays Interest to Banks on City Debt
City officials allocated funds from sinking reserves to pay banks including Alamo and First National for February interest. A separate $20,000 appropriation was approved to cover current city indebtedness with Frost Bank named in the plan.
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the Corners
Alamo
First National
Frost Bank
Accident Victim's Relatives Sought by Police
Police asked relatives of Ralph Grimes 45 for information after an electrocution at Marble Palis. A pistol was reported stolen from the Keath department, with Jack Lyons linked to the incident at the pollen headquarters.
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Ralph Grimes
Marbie Palis
Jack Lyons
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Pollen
Dollar markets buoyed as the pound rises to near four eighty eight
London stock and currency markets faced a choppy session amid uncertain political conditions. The pound edged up to around 4.88, while the dollar showed strength against other currencies. Traders watched political developments and anticipated potential policy shifts affecting exchange rates.
Livestock Market Mixed Results At San Alfonio Sale
The San Alfonio market showed little price movement with cattle mostly steady across grades and quality improving slightly for calves and yearlings. Hog receipts were 252 head with steady demand. prices ranged from around 7.50 to 8.25 for various weight classes.
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Poultry Prices Reported in New York and Chicago Markets
Poultry and produce notes from New York and Chicago detail varied movements. Live poultry prices show steady demand with certain leg measures and weights rising slightly. Boston wool prices edge lower on soft demand and limited offerings across regions.
Robbery Charge Added to Shooting Case
Sammy Hughes a 31 year old printer already charged with assault to murder Richard Pick Jones the Express club proprietor. He was charged in Gatheeton with attempting to rob the club at the time Jones was shot. The charge alleges Hughes on or about December 1 attempted to hold up rob the club and in the attempt shot the complainant. Three other assault charges have been filed against Hughes.
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Apertor
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Agencies Named for Drivers License Enforcement
Agencies named for drivers license enforcement designated by the department of public safety. The act, enacted by the last open session of the legislature, becomes effective February 14 and assigns duties to oversee driver license compliance and enforcement.
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Van
Department of Piblic Safety
Ordinance to Rename Street Read in City
The council held the first reading on an ordinance changing the name of Dwurau Street to Ma lone osenue at the request of property owners. A third reading will mark its final passage and effectiveness.
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Dwurau Street
Malone Osenue
Japan faces peace talk amid naval defences
In Tokyo on June 16 Premier Keisuke Okada urged belief in naval peace while warning Japan must be ready for whatever the future holds. He said Japan will respect principles of nonaggression if treaties exist or not. Vice Admiral Sankichi Takahashi asserted Japan could win a war with America and Britain using its own ships without foreign help.
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Japan
Keisuke Okada
Sankichi Takahasai
America
Great Britain
Takshast Aaid
Market Prices Slump At Growers Market Amid Heavy Supplies
Thursday’s trading saw a glut of produce pushing down prices across items from beans and turnips to cabbage and potatoes. Notes show declines in beans green and waxed varieties, onions, mushrooms, and peppers with assorted commissions and wholesale ranges listed for multiple crops and regions.
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Turnip Salon Mereaced and Some Sold At As Nigh As AG Vents Per Dotem Commission
Barsley
Texas
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Rome
Galery
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California
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Teperis Valley
Satoera Ga
Gates Crater
Foreign Exchange Market Report From New York and London
Foreign exchange quotes show steady dollar demand and mixed cross rates with Great Britain at 4.80 in dollars and 4.92 cables, France around 6.62, Germany 34.20, and Italy 8.06. London money market notes short and long rates, with gold and fiber prices and silver trading near 48.4 cents per ounce.
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Great Britain
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Belgium
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SUAG
Wall Street Briefs Rebound In Steel Scrap Markets
Wall Street briefs note firm scrap quotations as steel demand stalls. For week ending January 11 U S tonnage shows production near 350,000 net tons with prior week at 3834,080 tons. Iron Age cites comp high of 12.32 per ton, while traders watch the tainted tone of the market and the Dun Bradsheet index slips. Chicago area potato markets show erratic movement with Idaho and Minnesota lots quoted, while Nebraska and Colorado shipments are noted.
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Bureau of Mings
Pittsburgh
Iron Age
Transfer of customs border patrol HQ moves to Laredo
The transfer of customs border patrol headquarters from San Antonio to Laredo takes effect Friday with Capt Fred Edwards moving to the border to set up offices. Remaining personnel including J Cummings JR Hunniull John Dibrely and A O Miller relocate February 1. The move removes payroll from San Antonio totaling about 1500 dollars. Captain Edwards reported Mike Mary Floyd has been appointed stenographer.
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Laredo
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Edwards
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Archer and Phelps to Attend Austin Chamber Meeting
William Archer general manager of the San Antonio chamber and Henry T. Phelps, a San Antonio architect, will attend the Austin chamber of commerce annual meeting Thursday night. D. T. Thomas, highways and police works manager, will accompany H. Lewis to San Marcos to represent San Antonio at the meeting.
Marble Board Drive Delayed by Court Decision
West Texas county board operators of marble boards and racehorse machines suspend activity after midnight as a court ruling delays plans. District Attorney Shook says waiting for state supreme court guidance. tax collection on machines paused pending opinion. Injunction sought by Pat Newshem to block seizures remains pending with March 27 hearing. rewards offered as free play continue under partial access.
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West Texsa
Bheritr
Albert W. West Jr
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Distret
John R. Shook
Tunis
Shook
Supreme Court
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West Texas
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O'Mara
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Barry L. Howard
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Legion to Stage Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn Musical Romance
L A Legion in San Antonio presents a musical adaptation of Mark Twain novels Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn directed by Gene Thomas and sponsored by the center council. A 260 member cast and an orchestra under Ernest Hauser will perform at the Municipal Auditorium on February 2 promising a professional and realistic interpretation of the classics. Howard Chiles, committee chair, calls it one of the city’s most unusual entertainments.
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Huckieberry Fyn
Mark Twain
Mous
Gene Thomas
Centre
Council of the American Legion of San Antoni
Municipal Auditorum
Ernest Hauser Tombine
Sgeti
Cty
Amatinga Legion
Howard Chiles
Committee On Production
New Park Survey Plan Announced by County Director
Malcolm G Bardwell new county park director announced a survey of site properties for several county and state parks will begin shortly with a representative of the State Park Board. Hardwin said word from W B Mayes of the park board that the representative should go to San Antonio within a few days.
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Ite
State Park Board
Hardwin
W. B. Mayes
Park Board
San Antonio
Earnings Report From Washington on Freight Revenues
The inter old commerce commission reported first ten months freight revenues rising to 2,005,125,204 from 223,795,645 while passenger revenues declined from 40,424,000 to 495,268,781 for the 1825 period. The surge mirrors a change in market demand and transportation costs.
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Interalal? Commerce
Dollar Market Report Clipped Amid Turbulent Rates
Fragmented OCR text shows market notes with references to New York rates and an Arkansas figure named Broce. The garbled lines suggest a brief report on price movements and market conditions, mentioning a person named Binks and an unclear date.
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