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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1931

Page

20

Rail mergers expected in 1922

Reform plans predict consolidation of major eastern railroads into four systems, linking New York to Chicago and Pittsburgh. Key routes involve Central R H of New Jersey, Reading, and lines in northern Pennsylvania with Pennsylvanian affiliated lines. Analysts foresee hearings, examiner reports, and possible royal commissions shaping the final structure and competition.

F. J. Lise Hig Siee New York Chicago R. H New Jersey Reading Seasrd Pennsylvania Taunsylvania Ohio State Line Nest Tongland Railroad Pennsylvania Railroad New Haven Boston Mason and Dixon St. Louis Great Lakes Ibn Madson River Lake Champlain Dale Sill Briei Commission Rellire Phobanle Royal GE Masorite Missioners Hinter

Livestock Market Report from San Antonio and Kansas City

The page summarizes cattle and calf prices, receipts, and bids at major markets in San Antonio and Kansas City. It notes mixed demand with some weakness versus Tuesday, listing bids for calves, feeders, steers, and heifers by weight class, plus fat cattle values and market commentary from the Kansas City Livestock Exchange.

Fort Worth Poultry Produce and Trade Notes

Jan 21 Fort Worth reports poultry and produce arrivals and prices with demand described as moderate. Trade shows steady receipts, with meat and beans priced around 10 cents and various shipments from Chicago and other markets noted for distribution to wholesalers and retailers.

Fort Wort Port Worth Carlo Texeg Frente Laren Beateck

South Arkansas C C Coming Here Che headend and awentefite Fey

The fragmentary text mentions South Arkansas C C visiting and references personnel such as Pop Ay Whaler and a manager of the heal hvels. It describes plans to maintain routes and commerce, noting four bunk plans to comply with requirements, with garbled names and locations.

South Arkansas C.C San Antonio Cal Feraiy Pop Ay Whaler Heal Hvels Dndormad

Rogers Show Plans Announced for Benefit at Municipal Auditorium

Will Rogers benefit show announced by S J Bollinger of Public Service Co. A general committee will oversee fund distribution to San Antonio unemployed and farmers in surrounding counties. Mayor C M Chamber, Judge Wea, and others named to advisory and executive posts. Tickets on sale at Arg stores and Municipal Auditorium. Show starts at 6 pm with reception planned at theGowler hotel. performers to travel from Hollywood studios.

Will Rogers Sonia S.J. Bollinger Pubic Sprice Company San Antonio Wilson Hu Coe Tat Giatalupe Atascosa Frio Mc Hints Madera Kerr, Gillespie, Kendalwail Lanee Counties Tuttle Treasuren C. M. Chamber Wea Wuradach WB. Byne Cite Federation of Wamsms Clubs Malls Younty A We Wallises W. B. Tugur Tuttle San Antonio Butent Mass Municipal Auditorium Gowler Hotel Uc Municipal Auditorium Hollywood Studios

Produce Market Prices and Supply Details

Market notes show cucumbers set to local commission with Wednesday listings. Walnuts steady at 3.80 to 4.55 per unit, eggs holding near three dollars a dozen. Dairy products described as leading items with continued steady prices and demand.

Gatlin Fer Hermeen Chernie Egss Savage Rluff

Fruits and Vegetables Price List Fragments

Fragmented OCR shows a long list of fruits and vegetables with varied prices per unit or pound. Entries include apples, bananas, grapes, lettuce, onions, almonds, pears, evaporated goods, and canned items with cents or dollars amounts, many garbled. The readable parts indicate a grocery or market price sheet with mixed items and inconsistent spellings.

Poultry and Eggs Trade Update

A garbled OCR snippet references poultry and eggs with fragmented names and numbers. It mentions Burien and various illegible figures. The readable items hint at market notes or ads but lack coherent details or dates.

Court Proceedings Feature Broad Range of Trials

The document lists numerous cases in state and county courts including debt, damages, and divorce actions. It references a motor vehicle case, various civil suits, and public notices of filings. Names such as Louise Heuemani appear among many others, with docket items and courtroom actions across different courts.

Vital Statistics MARRIAGE LICENSES AND BIRTH NOTICES

Marriage licenses and birth notices list numerous couples and births with names and addresses. Also included are burial permits, divorces granted, and related civil vital statistics entries, detailing recipients, locations, and dates in a dense ledger style.

Retail Credit Men Set Meeting Dates in Dallas

The associated Retail Credit Men of Texas and the Retail Credit Bureau plan tentative meetings in Eyhback on March 26 27 to discuss the merchant association activities. The committee chose these dates to host the upcoming assetail merchants event and related sessions.

Dallas Fan Proipsam Associated Retail Credit Men of ‘Texas Veran Retail Credit Bureau Atsaneeling Ualay Eyhback

Unclear political note with mixed names and events

Fragmented OCR text references Phil Wright acting mayor, various names, places like San Antonio Austin and Kansas, with a scattered list of individuals and vague actions. The readable parts suggest a political or official notice, but specifics are obscured by garbled OCR.

Phil Wright Wright van San Antonio

Committee Forms To Study Unemployment Relief

A civic committee of diverse representatives will meet midweek to consider unemployment relief. The panel will oversee registration data, placing registered unemployed in permanent or part time roles. About 4,000 to 15,000 homes may later be affected by the initiative.

Porter A. Whaley Marger Chamber of Commerce Citivene Huraday Ronsider Fermanent Albert Hensley Flynsley He Focal Chanter Red Cross C. M Chamber Morfenn W. Green Broadway Fifth Street Catholic Community Center North Street Ay Place

Etheridge Heads Budget Soliciting for 8, A. Chamber

The Chamber of Commerce accepts Etheridge as general solicitor for the budget fund campaign in San Antonio. Carl O. Krueger reports three top posts filled to raise the annual budget from 90000 to 125000 dollars. Col. W. B. Tuttle will chair the major subscription committee of 23 members to enlist 2000 subscribers.

Stin Chamber of Commerce Tom IL Etheridge San Antonio

Grace Decker Dies at Local Hospital

Mrs Grace Edith Thecker died at a local hospital Wednesday evening. A native of San Antonio she lived in Ban Mar ices and Kyle Texas. Survived by husband Charlee Millon Decker Tr and five children Maslin Charles William Tobn and 3rof Kyle one brother William Atenrt Springnlll of Oklahoma City Okla father William J Springall of San Antonio and sister in law Sen George Jackson of Wisconsin City. She was daughter in law of Dr CG Docker and a member of the Methodist church. Funeral arrangements pending.

Grace Decker Grace Edith Thecker Sor Antonio Ban Marices Kyle Tesca Charlee Millon Decker Maslin Charles William Tobn 3Rof William Atenrt Springnlll Oklahoma Cirs Okla

City Books Audit Near Completion

City auditors indicate the city books audit is nearing completion with an audit of the water board underway and a bank audit finished. The locke from INL to Mie precentine is also reported complete and will be copied by February 15, 41.

Water Board J. Clinton J. Smith Kealkora and Sith Bowever Locke

Two Egg Thefts Reported In Local Area

Police report two separate thefts involving eggs. One theft traced to a Snyder Producer Company bunk while the other came from a packing market operated shop. A Rabner Market loss noted with carious milk products also mentioned along Merah Avenue.

Porte Wislarkling Snyder Prodeor Company I Riek Pooking Metq Avennus M Liprinan Salerman Toxa Aig Kaimples Ailk

Harris Graduates Elect President Amid Turbulent Dispatch

A fractured authoring of Harris graduates reports an election for a class president to be held Wednesday. Principal Pirescent and staff set the date with student leaders Tala Keane, Kheewvond Host, and Toler Crowwtard named as key figures in the ceremony planning.

Harris Joel Cvonidter Timrie Peiffer Gene Sehand Siensore

Grain Market Report From San Antonio Murkete

Grain market notes from San Antonio show prices at 4.29 per 200 pounds and a ton rate around 13.0, with references to Veranongiy on the market and incoming bids. Other lines mention yellow corn, cars, and coffee at $130 per mer, indicating varied commodity activity and small sale transactions.

Antonio Orats Antonios Murketie ‘Werte

Cotton Market Keeps Steady as Prices Edge Higher

Marks in London and New York show steady trading with gains in May and July contracts. Reports cite improved market sentiment, covering by brokers, and continued demand from Egyptian buyers, though tempered by profit taking and global shipping constraints.

Blanchard Market Notes From London and New York

London money and metals report shows spot prices for silver and gold with futures quotes and shifts in 21 January trading. London updates also reference Paris exchange activity, bullion dealings, and market mood guidance alongside New York bar silver and related commodities data.

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Negro to Die in Chair for Murder

A jury convicted Kan Lauder, a Black man, of murder after an alleged assault at Franny Townen. He awaits execution by electric chair as authorities prepare a verdict and order. The incident occurred in Allington when officers questioned him.

Fort Wouth Jon Kan Lauder Inneder

Miss Brient Becomes Superintendent at Nix Hospital

Miss Ben Louise Brient, for two years principal of the Nix Fenfersional building, has been appointed superintendent of the Nix Hospital. She is 78 years old and assumed duties immediately.

M. Blair Houston Hishad “Madden Feare Fort Sam Housten Wash Misitetoe Avenue Searh Josefa Maclay Sears Goadoluze Street Cortescion Carrizatis San Saba Atzetl Vadigar Street Therese Travitso Ah ‘Mutagaraa David Castaneda Miss Brient Nix Hospital Ben Louise Brient

Effort to Locate Bluhms Led from Spur to San Antonio

Police pursued a tip in San Antonio after reports from Spur about the Bluhm family missing. The message described a suspected witness and involved Milton Hesnatdy and Filan, noted as the father, with the details seeming uncertain in the fragment.

Faforia Ta Mrah Mist Bluhm Spur Torae San Antonio Hind Police Milton Hesnatdy Filan

Cardinal Cerretti Named for Office

The Vatican announced Cardinal Cerretti as presiding over the Metery of Meydoen, with the appointment noted by church authorities. The brief notice identifies Cerretti as the principal priest in charge, reflecting ongoing reforms within the church hierarchy.

Cardinal Cerretti Vatican Mantraley Kalirad Cerretti Praicetar Maetery Meydoen Rouse

Daisy Takes Final Shot at Clara

In Los Angeles the trial of Daisy De Voe continues as Judge William C. Doran considers sending the case to the jury for Clara Bow’s $315,000 alleged embezzlement. Prosecutors described Daisy as manipulating Bow and using Miss Bow’s funds for personal gain. Daisy’s defense portrays her as a betrayed employee amid a web of trust, with the court debating monetary transfers and potential sentencing if convicted.

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Pavlova Stricken With Pleurisy in Influenza Season

THR MAGUE reports Pavlova has contracted pleurisy amid influenza illness. The condition is described as serious, with doctors noting complications from pleurisy and influenza, affecting her breath and health. The article references Em Ania Pave Jovns and a Dublin area context.

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Morris Treated for Explosion Burns

Gouverneur Morrin, author, arrived in Monteney California today with burns on his right arm. He had stepped from a car near Weldoy Street to make a minor repair when a cigarette cut caused a gasoline flare and a small explosion. He received prompt medical treatment.

Monteney Calif Morrin

Former Borger Postmaster Arrested on Theft Conspiracy

Harold Motlchild, former postmaster at Borger, Texas, appeared today on charges of conspiring with unknown persons to steal $408 from the post office on November 20. The case also mentions a loss of $9202.08 and notes an arrest of Lewis yesterday.

Amamtsta Texas Harold Motlchild Frraser Trorger Liberty Pesioitiee Lewis

Living Costs in U.S. Leave Unchanged in December

Government reports show consumer costs in December held steady compared with November. The department notes prices rose modestly in major urban areas while some categories edged lower, indicating a mixed but stable nationwide cost of living.

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