Seventeen Year Fight for Bonus Triumph in 1924
New York reports the long battle for veteran adjusted compensation spanning from 1918 to 1924. Hearst newspapers energized the cause with widespread editorials and petitions, culminating in the 1924 House passage and Senate approval of the bonus act and eventual payment plans.
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New York
Vielney
Toas
Russl
Congress
Heerst
Europe
Une Béars
Caitornly
The
Nation
Hearst
Ear
S Committee
Hiram Johnson
William Randolph Hearst
Hears
Canada
Ansd
Harding
Rowe of Representatives
Senate
Qongressman
Wright Palman
Texas
Maren
Teenager Held in Seven Auto Theft Cases Downtown
A 16 year old boy was held by gubernatorial authorities Tuesday in seven auto theft cases. He is reported to have burglarized vehicles parked in the downtown area. Detectives Otla Leleh nidun Aralev Bouth Cou cha and Matémorss streets led the investigation.
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Boy
Ryetterid Loy
Guberile
Tuysdey
Otla Lelehnidun
Aralev Bouth
High Hopes Lift Shoe Output and Prices in 1936
Broadening consumer demand for shoes has lifted output to new records in 1936. For 14 months ending 1935, output reached 229,812,000 pairs, with the year total conservatively at 468,000,000. Stock indices for Brown Shoe, International Shoe, and Endicott Johnson hit highs not seen since 1930, while profits rose despite higher leather costs and mixed first-half demand.
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J* Shore
Eloe
Brown Shoe
International Shoe
Endicott Johnson
Beptenyoer
Walters Lau Long Gan Push Walters Lau Long Gan Push
Police Chief Owen Eilday reported receipt of letters praising Detectives Jack Hice and Frank Brice for a late Friday act in which they nabbed three alleged car strippers and helped recover a stolen car. A fraternal group protested the mayor’s suspension of the officers, arguing the officers should be praised for their actions.
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Owen Eilday
Jack Hice
Frank Brice
Stlang
Yatier
Critieled
Wheat futures ease with tax talk dulling gains
Chicago grain markets edged lower as futures prices slipped a cent amid moderate selling. Uncertainty over retroactive taxes and AAA substitutes weighed on Wheat, with some buyers speculating on House action. Local gains faded while May delivery activity showed tentative signals. Prices in San Antonio and nearby markets reflected smaller spot advances and mixed regional quotations.
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Chicaco
Washington
AAA
Cotton Market Opens Amid Mixed Moves in New Orleans
In New Orleans on January 8 AP reports a cautious cotton market as traders postpone opening for an hour. Declines from 2 to 8 points appeared at the first call while near to active month shifts failed to spark clear buying. Market watchers cite continued cold weather as bullish but no major purchases materialized as traders await price cues from Washington.
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New Orleans
Trace Inc
George
England
Ildin
Nurse Saves 17 Children in Fire
MALVERN PA JAN 18 Seventeen children owed their lives today to a nurse and others who rescued them from a fire that burned a wooden pavilion of a hospital. Two six year olds died. Miss Gielen Rittenhans led the rescue as guards and firemen fought a collapse. bodies of Joan Lowe and Edward Schumachies were recovered.
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Malvern
Gielen Rittenhans
Mie Caildrow
Joan Lowe
Edward = Schumachies
Philadelphia
Four Injured After Icy Falls on San Antonio Streets
Four residents were sent to hospitals after icy conditions on Tuesday left sidewalks and streets slick. Police and emergency responders assisted, with reports noting slips on South 439 and nearby avenues as bystanders watched for hazards.
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San Antonians
Albertson
Dallas Setesman
Dallas Setesman, Feveivell
ITE
Galeva
Dollar Markets Thefts Keep Thieves Busy
A series of thefts disrupts several local businesses including Plaza hotel and Shethaf. Police report multiple items stolen such as tools and pistols. Names listed include Charla AO Harengton Randstoh Skuorted Peters and Fred Green among others. Authorities urge vigilance and investigations continue.
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Alanke
Afane
Charla AO
Harengton
Randstoh
Hipey
Plaza
Shethaf
Peters
North
Fred Green
Deeaqy
Se Eenthy Toolh
Frank Sen 'Miguel
South Nueces
Archer to Attend Dallas Conference with Commerce Leaders
P. Wikies Archer will depart for Dallas to lead and confer with executives of the Fail Way in Houston and San Antonio for the Bed Antonin of commerce. The trip emphasizes engagement with regional commerce groups and upcoming meetings.
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Archer
Dallas
P. Wikies Archer
Seer
Harlandale Sewer Project in Limbo Over Director Seat
Harlandale residents await a board decision next week on whether the water central improvement plan will proceed or be dropped. The vote hinges on J Jagge, a contested district No 4 director, remaining seated or being barred.
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Harlandale
Water Central Wild Improvement Dietrich
J. Jagge
Jagge
Jaggs
S J. G. Ziegler
Memer
Right of Way Plea For Exposition Grounds Likely Passes
Acting Mayor Phil Wright signals support for Mast Site Improvement association and Northwest Side Improvement League seeking 40 feet of right of way along the Exposition grounds. City commission delays ruling until talks with Mayor Quiv. Two groups meet with city officials for two hours Tuesday morning to press the request. State highway commission requires the 190-foot right of way for the East Trouston Street to Seguitt Highway connection. County Commissioner Rayeyt F. Uhy will donate needed county land.
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Phil Wright
Asxidcistian
Northwast Side
Trouston Street
Seguitt Highway
Rayeyt F. Uhy
Cedar Waxwings Invasion During Migration Pattern
The article notes cedar waxwings migrating through lower valleys to clean up remaining crops. Thousands briefly occupied specific prairies on a Tuesday morning as they tied into hackberry crops with several other birds present. Ri. K. Boyles of the Wilte museum explains their wintering, southward movement, and northward return in spring with accompanying warblers and wrens.
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Ananio
Prisof
Eily
K. Boyles
Wilte Museum
Eagle Pass Centennial Dates Set for Three Day Fest
Eagle Pass plans a three day centennial celebration with events on March 3 and 4. Chairwoman Lila Gates leads the committee, aiming to secure statewide publicity for the town event featuring a ball game, parade, and carnival activities.
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Eagle Pass
Faole Pass
Din
Rammibten
Lila PL Gates
Lea
Dliys Park
Manufacturers to Honor Morrison at Wareheer ballroom event
The Manufacturers Association plans a noon ceremony at the St. Anitedhy Roguel AL venue next Monday to honor Morrison, recognizing his substantial investments in San Antonio and Southwest Texas. Leo Dabs, president of the agrocla usa, will preside, with local attendees expected.
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Mort Nite
St.anithedy
Berlin Markets Open With Irregular Start
Foreign markets show uneven opening as Berlin trading begins with scattered declines. Investors react to mixed signals from major sectors and cautious sentiment persists amid uncertain global cues.
Livestock prices ease and rise across regional markets
San Antonio market reports scattered cattle and calf prices with steers and yearlings trading around 1.00 to 7.00 per cwt and higher-end calves showing solid demand. Receipts include 419 cattle and 376 calves with bidding largely steady, while hogs and sheep also show variable, regionally influenced moves across Kansas City and other markets.
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San Antonio
Feveral State Market News Service
Uebl
Oama Matas
Bam
East Si
Louis
Tih
Tan
Kansas City
Bottling Officials Convention Hosts State Meeting
The annual convention of the Texas Bottlers association will be held at the St Ankeny hotel with Miss Milner of Chairpart Mississippi among the executive leaders and Af W Arderon of Mexia presiding as president of the state group.
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Bocsd Hauking
Titslay
Texas Bottitys' Planetation
St. Ankeny
OW. Milner
Ciairpart
Man Charged With Drunken Driving In Flores Street Case
A man faced charges in Corrigan's court over a drunken driving offense alleged to have occurred on 2600 block of South Flores Street. Proberto Torres was named in the filing. the incident details remain limited to the cited location and date.
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Actrite
Bese
Bat Corrigan
Proberto Torres
Florestown
South Flores Street
Mrs Blard Attends Funeral For Mrs Chass Alle
Mrs Blard travels from San Antonio to attend the funeral of Mrs Chass Alle, mother of Mrs Arthur B. Bland, near Belle Primne, Kon. The obituary notice states the death and travel plans for the ceremony.
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Mrs. Blard
Chass Alle
Arthur B. Bland
San Antonio
Wag
Mere
Blard
Kori Saa Tursiay
Kerrville Gas Wins Certificate to Run Austin Kerrville
The railroad commission granted Kerrville Gas a certificate to operate a line from Austin to Kerrville and Comfort. The approval allows the company to establish the Austin Kerrville route, expanding its gas distribution network.
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Austin, Inn
Railroad Commission
Kerrville Gas Company
Austin
Kerrville
Cornfort
Stock Market Trends Mixed As Mining Shares Fall
Trading opened delayed by early gains as the market showed scattered strength in aerospace and electrical equipment stocks. Industrial issues led gains, while mine shares and some locomotives eased. department stores and consumer goods showed modest activity amid damp foreign exchange moves and a cautious tone ahead of next week’s shopping season.
Poultry and Produce Prices Across Markets
Fragmented OCR notes list chicken, turkey, and egg prices with pack sizes and regional references. Mentions Jersey, New York delivery, Midwest terms, and various grade and standard references interspersed with illegible lines. Contains figures such as 250 and 232910 but lacks coherent structure.
Markets Report on Okra and Produce from Mexico to California
The markets list a seven amount of okra from Tucodas'e produce muslin and a variety of fruits and vegetables from Mexico and California. Prices show okra at 450 per barrel or 19 cents per pound, strawberries near 30 cents, brown beans Penn, potatoes, lettuce, and celery with mixed quality notes. Commission merchants report mixed supplies of vegetables and fruit from Kant Taxis kilns, valleys, and various farms.
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Tucodas
Mexico
Valles
Stratzan
California
Rala
Boas
Gréees
Latruch
Ureer
Noghil
Peczas
Bell
Trnios
Zacderen
Bette Beauly
Alophis
Déana
Pratel
Rinzen Gramesrica
Zeperind
Asen
Valle Marsh
Valley
Emperor
Balkoec
Imperdal Valley
Raimes
Furan
Texas
Parslay
Peara
Washington
Wool Market Report Shows Mixed Prices and Small Lots
Market notes indicate small quantities of wool traded with varied prices. Reports mention Ghia and almajlar wools, with several price marks and index references, including a few consignments and price points around 45a and 48s, reflecting modest activity new wool inputs and price movements.
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Hoston
Enston
Wholesale Market Report for Fruits and Vegetables
A fragmented schedule of US fruit and vegetable shipments from Texas and other states, listing commodities such as beets cabbage carrots oranges greens mixed citrus and tomatoes with prices, crates and track arrivals across major markets from Philadelphia to Chicago and Boston. Readings show trainees like spinach at South Texas and varied crate prices, with many markets reported slow or steady.
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Staten
U. S
Texas
South Texan
Deissera
Clearsy
Texan
Nates
Philadelphia
Gay
Califorenia
Errivea
Market Valendy
Texas Pony
Teo Oiforhia
Csilotnia
Texan Faley
Carson Track
Mgihey Atendy
Pittabureh
Texex
Hell
Kansas City
Detroit
Exna
Florida
Sherd
Biosis
Chicago
St. Louis
Boston
Gulf
Carlet
Pitebaret
Cartab Arelvale
Walt
Erates
Louis
Denck
Lexar Halt Cealen
Money and Metals Prices and Proposals Highlight Markets
A jumble of currency rates, stock quotes, and commodity figures appears, naming New York, Paris, and Zurich exchanges with varied figures. The piece mentions proposals and entertainment figures including Bing Crosby and Ethel Merman, in a brief cultural note amid the market data.
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