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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1934

Page

15

Gold Rule Restricts Gold Use in San Antonio

Banks and post offices move to channel gold coin and certificates to the Treasury after a new government order. Postmaster Lucas warns that gold coins and certificates will not be accepted at counters, with receipts issued to holders and forwarded to the Treasury. Hoarding rumors rise as gold withdrawals and flow to the treasury accelerate.

Antonio United States Ranke Treasury San Antonio Fune G. Lucas Lesurd Treasury Department Anks Wks Jinue Wd San Atonio

San Antonio Livestock Market Report Quick Roundup

Livestock receipts at San Antonio and Kansas City markets declined slightly with calf and hog offerings mixing. Prices showed firmness on select calves and long fed yearlings while hogs posted steady to higher bids. traders cited light demand and uneven demand at midweek. Strong activity noted in select cattle classes, with a mix of prices for steers, heifers, and cows across regions.

San Antonio Buin He Sal Lees Thuyday Ed Schaffler Yorktown Duniay Entven Linia Averigé He Ell Wedelt Bache Wells Leesville Ranear Kanras APY Rao Kal Alam Zond An Cholee Bisan Markel Aldara SAAN Una Méliers Cholee Tun Terls Sloera Rand Ind’ Chalen Vearline Ehad Cholce Mi Jha Sage Ewen Shen

City News Freedaien Wee and Matr ons Music Event

Fragmentary city page note lists Freedaien Wee and matrons with music by Stutily Orch. Aded ab. Darae Meel min at the Terns Uitsom AM Wednesday. Catholic Women's Assn Meriel Mayra Orcn noted. details unreadable.

Ola Lee tAded Darae Meel Min Gam Ra Dahee Catholic Women’s Asstt Meriel Mayra Atv

Banking Chart Highlights Check Use vs Currency Circulation

A chart shows two lines for 1928 to 1939: total check payments each month and total currency in circulation. Check payments peak in Oct 1929 while currency declines later due to lower prices and bank credit. The article notes New York banks propose self supporting accounts with new service charges and asks how this will affect checks, currency, and bank earnings under the new code awaiting NRA approval.

New York City Iitself Rch NRA

Martial law looms in race for New Orleans mayor

In New Orleans on January 17 17 polls and threats of martial law marked the Democratic mayoral race. Huey P Long backed John Klorer against Meyer Semmes Walmsley, who warned he would deploy 10 000 police if needed while Long pressed for an orderly election. A midnight visit to the registrar’s office prompted charges against 11 men for defacing public records.

New Orleans Huey P_ fang John Klorer Lever Board Meyer T. Semmes Walmneles District Attorney’s Office

Pitluk Chosen Ad Club President in San Antonio

Jack R Fitluk elected president of the San Antonio Advertising Club at a meeting Tuesday at the Plaza hotel. Harp Martyn of Southwestern Bell Telephone was named vice president, L E Swadzkopf of B Frank Co. secretary, William L Hoelgety re-elected treasurer. Directors named include Thornton Cal Roy James George Laven R O Connell Jerome Hearvis William Brockhausen J H Phillips. Officers to be installed at the next meeting Tuesday.

Jack R Fitluk San Antonio Jerome Hearvis William Brockhausen J. 9. Phillips

Dollar quotations on London market steady and firm

The London market opened firm with the Unie Stalea dtoline gaining about 4 percent and 57 percent rise for Pavata, while American prices showed refinement in US markets. The dollar hovered near 10.04 francs and 18.79 lire with notable activity in Paris and Berlin as traders priced futures and reflected a cautious rally.

London Unie Stalea Tintin America

Grain Market Fluctuations Amid Weather and Policy Cffts

In Chicago turmoil and San Antonio grain quotes, wheat mostly firms near prior close while corn and oats drift with yesterday's levels. Analysts cite congressional obstacles to new price supports and crop weather conditions, with bears fearing delayed reforms and bulls expecting firmer demand from mills. Prices show modest declines to around 50 cents in some deliveries amid selling by commission houses.

Chicago Tan Bears

Stock Market Advances Amid Mixed Trading Signals

New York stocks edged higher after initial gains but ended with limited advances. Major rails and industrials showed varied moves while steel shares rose briefly. Call money steadied at 1 percent as foreign exchange activity remained subdued. investors awaited further guidance on economic trends and policy.

New York Alncla Steel Tim Rexn Iaanen Union Iiven Ory Hivers Enmauination Daonmior

P.O. Official 3 Files Burned in Senate Probe

Washington D C January 11 WR L Jehu former personal secretary to W Irving Glover now under Senate inquiry testified that Glover's air mail files were destroyed in January 1943 along with other correspondence from 1921 91. The panel heard that some material was burned on orders from Brown's secretary and that a 1943 contract decision involved Transcontinental and Western Air and other planes.

Washington, D.C WR. L. Jehu W. Irving Glover Hoover Senate Glover Dohn Tis Postoffica Department Walter Brown Brown Joan Mor Aiall Rowles Eariler Paul Brant Oklaheron City Independent Air T Transcontinental Western Air WAL Brownéf Oklahoma City Yousear Cummin Kwaring Brown Tom W. A. Oc Braniff Ba Cary Win

Cotton Market in New Orleans Sees Mixed Trading

The New Orleans cotton market shows early activity with traders noting a rebound and varied prices. Prices for futures like March, May, and July shift, with midday steadiness followed by slight gains and continued activity across staple grades and markets observed by buyers and sellers.

Wool Growers Hear Optimism For Coming Year

At the National Wool Growers convention in Bast LA, H B Embach of Boston said improved wool marketing conditions are restoring hope. He cited foreclosures averted, prices rising since a 40-year low in 1932, and urged coordinated marketing with inventories controlled. Attendees heard from industry and scientific speakers on predatory animals and diseases as the sector eyes a stronger market and renewed consumer demand.

Bast Lakw City H. B. Embach Boston Wational Wool Marketing Corporation Charles Reed la Bal Utah Walter Netsth Chicago Fs, Gedbey Mountain Home Idaho W. E. Crmuch Unite States Bibological Survey Hadleigh Marsh Montana Veterinary Research Laboratory Bozomati Embach Henry Morgenihan, Jr Secretary of the Treasury Federal Farm Head Iideral Anon Cho

Poultry and Produce Prices Steady Across Markets

New York reports steady or unchanged prices for butter creamery products and eggs as receipts rise in some markets. Poultry trades show mixed movement with lean leghorns and turkey offerings listed. markets in Chicago and Kansas City note activity and price stability amid fluctuating demand.

Associate Pastor to Hold Services at Travis Park

The Rev. Billis B. Hil, associate pastor, will lead mid week services at Travis Park with Miss Dorathy Baretta soprano and Mika Lucy Banks at the organ. Range, Texas reports a pledge of roughly 20 acres of melon land to be developed in the coming weeks by local business leaders.

Billis B. Hil al ‘Travis Park Range Texas Runes Chamber of Commerce

Rudy Vallee Hints At More Shocks From Hollywood to New York

Rudy Vallee and his lawyer discuss the couple's ongoing legal and financial troubles after arriving in New York. Vallee alleges secret telephone recordings and warns of further revelations as the case proceeds. He mentions Fay Webb Vallee and Gary Toon amid tensions over a Beverly Hills property and mortgage.

York Rudy Vallee Troiher Hollywood Burny’s Fifty-seventh Street Ceutry Telayeen Fay Webb Vallee Vallee Hyman Bushel Gary Toon Bushel Led Rudy William Beverly Hills

Foreign Markets Flat as Argentine Bonds Stand Firm

London stock activity cooled with most sectors weak and volatile. Argentine bonds led gains amid firmer tapaneat funds while TransAtlantic, gold, and bullion held steady. market closed irregular. Trading on the bourse was hesitant with Toft inking and mixed London, BNL prices.

London Stock Exchange BNL Pritts Claas

Wife Winner Love Out Wife Winner Love Out

Mrs Olga Zander of 618 East Loensl Street won $25 000 in a federal suit for alienation of affection against Serah Brghk of 142% Follow Avenue The jury verdict came after two days of testimony with witnesses including Maude Hobbs on 318 East Park Avenue and Miss Robingoy who described Zander as a dutiful wife The judge overruled a motion for an instructed verdict as the trial concluded in a long-awaited federal case of its kind

Olga Zander East Loensl Street Serah Brghk Zander Robingoy Trice

Tailor to Pershing Dies After Auto Crash

William Meyer aged 68 of 1917 Peres Street, longtime tailor to General Pershing Funston and others, died Tuesday from injuries after a Sunday crash at Mitchell and South Flores. He sewed fabric for the first plane at Kelly Field. A native of Hannover Germany he came to San Antonio at 18. Funeral 4 p m Wednesday at Zizik Kearns parlors with Rev A L Wolf officiating. Burial in New Lutheran Cemetery. Survived by widow Augusta Meyer three sons EG CG Meyer of Fort Worth Alfred H Meyer and George Meyer and two daughters Mrs L 2 Smith of San Antonio.

William Meyer Peres Street Funston Pas Kelly Field Robert B. Gree Meyer Wiscal Mitchell South Flores Stresta Hafover Germany Zizik-Kearns A. L. Wolf St. Jona New Lutheran Augusta Meyer CG Meyer Fort Worth Alfred H. and George © Meyer 2. Smith San Antonio

School loan study to be discussed by education group

The board of education will consider a PWA loan for a new south side big auditorium and junior high in the northwest city section. Pins to be discussed at the School Patrons' League meeting at 7 30 p m Wednesday in Port Jubber School. President Tralic C Merrom called the meeting and requested action from the board.

Board of Education Pricay PWA

Berry supply gutted by rain hits market hard

Rain devastates berry shipments with strawberries and cranberries most affected. California late-season consignments moved slowly as Florida and other regions reported tight supplies. Prices climbed for berries and produce across the commission market while other fruits and vegetables showed varied gains and shortages.

Wall Street Briefs Shows Mixed Metals and Shipping Activity

The Preliminary index of business activity rose slightly after four months of decline. November pneumatic casing shipments reached 727,485 units, down from December and 28.4 percent lower than November 2032. The Tron Age steel price rose to 118 from 11.58, while pig iron and finished steel remained unchanged. overall values show modest gains with sector volatility.

Detebar Bugber Man-uacluters’ Association, Inc. Prana Yar Ag

Bargain Sale of Gold in London

Buyers expanded on a London gold trade as about 500000 pounds of gold were sold in the morning market. The operation reflected a price dip from earlier levels, with buyers securing a bulk portion of the purchase amid a cautious market mood.

London

Market Mixed as Traders Weigh Gold News and Stocks

In New York on January 17 the market showed small gains amid profit taking and professional selling. Industrials and utilities led modest advances while brokers report heavy volume buying in select issues like New York Central, driven by gold news and cautious sentiment about further gains before a possible cooldown.

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