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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1936

Page

7

San Antonio District Records 2051 Criminal Cases Cleared

Western District of Texas cleared 2051 criminal cases in the year ending June 30 1935. Prosecutors secured convictions in 154 cases with acquittals and 42 dismissals. DA W R Smith notes immigration and internal reverse cases. comparisons with Southern District of New York cited. Staff listed: James F. Jackson Ren F. Poster Reory W. Mourland Ker S. Hunnicutt Waller S Howe.

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Seguin Man Dies in Blaze at Home

Seguin, Canada. A fire at a two story dwelling eight miles east of Seguin killed Charlie Smith, 52, a bachelor living with his brother-in-law and sister. The blaze, about 1 a.m., was caused by a defective flue. Smith perished from smoke inhalation as the house burned almost beyond recognition.

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Quake Talk Slated by Westsnowdane College Scientist

Robert Vernon Guthele of the department of physics at Westsnowdane College will discuss “Earthquakes” at a meeting of the Dan Afitenia BeientiNe Anciiety on Tuesday at fils Tom.

Death notice of W. W. Hall reported from California

News from California confirms the death of W. W. Hall. Survivors include his daughter Mrs WD Fifield and two other relatives in San Antonio and Camp Nomacgle. The obituary notes his former name Annie Hall and ties to California.

California L.A

Snowblanket hits New York as blizzard toll rises

New York Endures season's worst blizzard with inches of snow and ice. A dozen deaths reported. Dispatches note widespread disruption, including cargo thefts and severe weather impacts across states and cities, with emergency crews tolling through the night to clear major arteries.

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Grain Market Mixed as Wheat Slips Under $1 a Bushel

Chicago on January 20 reports wheat futures dipping below $1 a bushel amid expectations of limited new sanctions against Lisly and possible peace moves. May contracts retreated from early gains while outlooks cited Australian shipments and fragile global demand, with corn and oats easing and hay prices rising in related markets.

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Seizures by S A Customs Fall Off in 1933 Record

Collector of customs reports 3280 quarts of whisky seized and 1,048,103 miles covered by agents in 1933, a marked change from prior year. The district notes a run of whiskey statistics and operational activity by the S A Customs office led by chief officials Hornby and Jarré-Pore.

Cotton Market Opens With Mixed Futures and Farina Losses

New Orleans funds report mixed cotton futures with January at 11.24 cents and March at 11.08, while December touches 10.50 as sellers cap gains. Liverpool quotes list steady to firm with middling around 8.01 to 8.15, and market mood remains cautious ahead of February government statements.

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Livestock market reports from multiple cities

San Antonio Kansas City St Louis Chicago and Omaha market summaries show hogs cattle and sheep trades with varied demand. Prices range with high ends near 10 dollars per hundredweight for select hogs and prime steers around 23.50 per hundredweight, while mid and lower grades move weaker. Receipts tallied in the hundreds to thousands across stations with steady to weak undertones in several regions.

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Mexican Notes Color for Embroidered Home Textiles

Laura Wheeler promotes a Lyon-ing up a wintry couch with Mexican notes color for embroidery. Pattern 3149 includes four motifs sized 73 by 1 indica and four motifs 11-222 1-2 lacines, with transfers and instructions. Pretested in San Antonio Light Needlecraft department for home decor use.

Laura Wheeler San Antonio Needlecrabe

Stock Market Update and Industry Notes in New York

Stock market activity in New York shows mixed results with gains in some rails and industrials, while New York bond and cotton prices oscillate within narrow ranges. Major railroad groups such as Union Pacific and Santa Fe rise slightly alongside chemicals and energy stocks. steel and manufacturing sectors show cautious improvement amid demand signals. Foreign exchange and call money edge higher as markets digest industry reports and potential naval orders.

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Money and Metals Roundup from New York and London

AP reports steady money markets with slight shifts in bills and paper. Copper and tin prices edge lower while sterling and other currencies quote in London and New York, with mixed futures and spot levels across metals.

Dollar market in Paris steadies amid political uncertainty

The AP reports foreign exchange in Paris as French francs show slight decline while the dollar firmed. The official exchange rate absorbed offerings, closing at 75 francs per pound, down from Saturday. The U S dollar closed around 15.18 francs, versus 8.6998 francs per dollar in New York.

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Foreign markets tumble amid political jitters and oil news

Foreign markets closed with mixed to lower readings as political tensions in France and the king's uncertain stance weighed on sentiment. Argentine rails and European shares showed resilience while other sectors declined. light trading kept prices broadly steady with a cautious tone across commodities and bonds.

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Farm commodity prices show gains from late 1930s highs

Cotton and wheat led gains among farm commodities in 1931 and 1932 with prices above the 1934 peak levels but below the 1351 prewar levels. Wheat peaked at 1404 per bushel in October 1935 while cotton closed around 20 cents per unit, near the 1932 low.

Market Outlook Shifts as Gold and Auto Production Signal Slowdown

Spectator notes a tense financial period with calls for swift monetary action, rumors of goldPrice moves to 41 an ounce, and expectations of a tapering in business gains. The piece highlights modest price moves and a predicted slight decline in automobile production for the past week and little change expected next week.

New York Treasury Department

Poultry and Produce Prices From Chicago and New York Markets

Chicago and New York reports show live poultry, dressed turkey and duck prices, with leghorn hens, turkeys, ducks, and capons listed by weight and grade. Market notes reference packed specials, standards, and mixed color crates amid steady to moderate trading.

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Indiana Guard sent to strike area amid plant disorders

Indiana Governor Pan Vo McNutt issued a proclamation to mobilize the National Guard after incidents at M. Fihr and Company plants. Strikers at the needle plants are cited for violence as authorities move to restore order and protect critical facilities.

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Bertrand Russell Weds Third Time in London

A report from London states Bertrand Russell, famed author and philosopher, has entered into a third marriage. The piece notes his controversial reputation and references public discussions of infidelity and divorce as part of his personal history. The article mentions aeriated details surrounding the ceremony and attendees.

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Wool Market Notes From Boston Trade Roundup

Jan 20 AP USDA market rundown shows bulk Boston sale activity centered on blood and fine grades of barrel wool with other lines toward the higher end. Prices conveyed at around 1.60 to 1.65 a unit with scoured ranges near 12 to 6 percent? Texas offerings noted along with French combing wool pricing and RioG market basins.

Auto Believed Struck by Bullet in Laredo Street Incident

David D. Pearson of 1711 West Prenth Place reported to police on Monday that his windshield at Frio and South Laredo streets was shattered by a pistol shot. He said he was cut slightly by flying glass after hearing an explosion and believes the gunfire caused the damage.

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Produce Market Fruits and Vegetables Hit by Cold Wave

Cold weather Monday knocked production at San Antonio markets. Tender vegetables gathered and stored were brought in. prices rose for broccoli, cauli flower, cabbage, turnips, and greens. Florida tomatoes arrived. many items from rural farms are scarce or pricier as Winter Garden fears grow.

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Wall Street Briefs on Rice Market and Freight Prices

New York dispatch reports January intake for rice shipments and packing orders showed demand the heaviest since September. Production rose about 39 percent from the prior week, with gains in December shipments and a mixed outlook across states and markets, including carloads, container crates, and regional price reports from New York to Boston and Chicago.

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Varied Thefts Put Up To Police Jinks At Home Burglars

Mrs Bultier Grows at 215 South Merquite street reports multiple thefts from her home. Names include Pred Seth at 718 Augusta street and E W Ocliinger at 710 Avenue A among others. Burglars ransacked relief station area near Come merce and San Fernando streets.

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Bandit Robs Man on South Presa and Dimmitt Streets

Police report a bandit slashed a man at the corner of South Presa and Dimmitt Streets, stealing $85. The victim, a telephone company employee identified as C. Tt. Pearce of 139 Dimmitt Street, was treated at a hospital. The incident occurred Sunday. authorities are pursuing leads on the suspect.

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