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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1936

Page

8

Solon Joins Boycott Of Women Conference

Solon joins boycott of women’s conference in Washington as Marine band orders and high ranking officers are canceled amid protests. The event featured speeches praising capitalism and government projects, with tensions over who directed the military band and reactions from senators and veterans groups.

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Gas Pipe Fire Threatens San Antonio Tank Plant

A leaking gas pipe at the Susth Salado street plant caught fire Wednesday, sending flames up to ten feet. Six city fire companies battled the blaze with water and chemicals, protecting tanks from explosion. Wind restrained the flames as employees worked to disconnect damaged lines.

San Antonia Salado Street

Suburban Theater Damaged by Blaze In May Incident

Damaged text reports a fire at a suburban theater causing partial closure. The operator Bobby DuPret and manager EUG were named in the damaged lines. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, and the theater remained closed with plans to reopen on a later date.

Tin Harlan Thessey Flores Etree Ted Filine Bobby DuPret Eug Holder Sud Rey

Grain Market News From Chicago and Texas Markets

Grain prices fluctuated with near term gains in wheat and corn mixed by thin trading as liverstone and market actions weighed on prices. US processing tax talk added downward pressure while San Antonio prices showed mixed results for corn and milo as traders awaited clearer signals.

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Britain Takes Lead on Oil Ban Action

Britain moves to press a policy aimed at curbing oil shipments as part of League of Nations efforts. The action signals a possible step toward restricting fuel exports amid ongoing global tensions and economic considerations.

Britain Geseva League of Nations

Unclear fragments hint at steel, iron items in trade note

Fragmentary OCR mentions steel, iron items and a used goods context. No clear names, dates, or places emerge. The readable bits suggest a rural or market listing about metal wares or weapons but lack verifiable entities or a coherent event.

Stock Market Tiny Gains and Losses Across Key Dow Stocks

The stock market showed small direction changes with narrow shifts in major rails and industrials. Early gains faded as several large issues slipped slightly while a few fell back, with a handful posting minor increases including American Can and Woolworth amid a broad, cautious trading day.

Lee Carly Hading Bethlehem Daweas Santa Fe Woolworth International Hater Revita Erion Paritly New Fork Central

Trade Tour Ready-to-Wear Dealers Held Feb 3–8

Notification mailed to 362 ready-to-wear clothing dealers for a spring trade season tour from February 3 to February 8 in the city. The Chamber of Commerce Trade Extension Department hosts daytime previews at the San Plane and shows at the Plaza Hotel evenings. Entertainment includes shows at the Plaza and a lashow pom Cauice at Olmas Lerrace.

Trade Extension Department Chamber of Commerce Titeriure San Plaza Hotel Jenterainment Olmas Lerrace

Liquor Law Challenge Sparks Men's Front Against State Law

An organized group led by Eugene Mike TM plans a sit in and rally at Earl Abel's on Main Avenue to oppose Texas liquor regulations. They seek to form a more unified pro liquor association and pledge organized action amid current law and enforcement concerns.

Texas Solhaes Sale Beer and Taguir Association Werthestay Eugene Mike Dvnit Ths Gyw Astae Watt Ifeentter

Activities of S. A. Junior Birdmen in Seattle

A report from a local air club notes S. A. Junior Birdmen operations at the night flight squadron base near SeaTac. Members including Miguelin Canales Jon Mumsz and Leo Flight Squartane are listed among the group, with activities described at the Wing headquarters.

Aijyed Pez Ell Light Squadron Yssem Tee Migycelin Canales Jon Mumsz Brine Jessa Eta DaQamata Leo Flight Squartane Lreda Activites Aetie SeaTac

State finances show 1965 deficit narrows but pensions hinge

Austin report by Comptroller George H. Sheppard shows governmental revenues exceeded expenditures by 341,718 for fiscal 1965 with receipts rising and expenses falling. General and Confederate pension funds weakened, the total deficit finishing near 11.28 million, while gas and cigarette tax collections rose after stricter enforcement.

Austin Dan George H. Sheppard General Fund Confederate Pension Fund Wasolinera

Money and Metals Market Notes Amid Fluctuating Prices

The New York market roundup reports mixed moves in precious metals and currencies with gold and silver quoted in pounds and dollars. It cites brief price shifts, dealer notes, and mentions of international rates and local exchanges impacting futures and spot bids.

Wholesale Market Reports Unclear Shipping From Texas to Goith and Go North

The dispatch lists fruit and vegetable shipments for Monday from the U S to several points, with Texas as a major origin. It notes prices and carloads for cabbage, carrots, celery, oranges, lemons, beans, and potatoes, alongside wholesale market conditions in Goith Texas points, Philadelphia and other cities, with prices per bushel and per crate and reports of market strength or dullness across several regions. The summary covers shipping point data, Tuesday sales, and regional market activity, including Savoy and Savoy prices, and California arrivals.

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Col Easterbrook to Leave Randolph Field in Washington Duty

World War I ace and Air Corps executive officer Colonel Arthur Easterbrook will depart Randolph Field on February 15 for Washington D C to serve in the Air Corps office. He has years of service at Kelly Field and Randolph, with wartime flight record and Gallantry in Action.

Col. Easterbrook Randolph Arthur Easterbrook Air Corps Lreining Corps Randolph Field San Antono Washington, D. G Ir Air Corps el Eastermonk Bi Ancy Neat Atmp Holt Abr Kelly Aed Hardalph Cacone Essterarnok Netlon France

Enlisted Men to Take Army Courses

Soldiers from the Twenty-third Infantry including Private Frank J. Schraiz and Frigate Mugh W. Ross will attend instructional courses at the Infantry School in Port Benning Georgia. Orders from Second Division headquarters specify February 8 as the start date for training in motor mechanics and related subjects.

Seegt Guy B. Green Sidabiry Alk Frank J. Schraiz Witl Moore Port Bensing Georgia Pebrosry Moetor Infantry Achodt Sram

Bond Sale Arguments Halt South Side High School Plan

Testimony in a suit by C C Hudgbon Asa Bowell and Joseph Jones to stop the Ban Antoine board of education from spending 1930 bond funds on any project other than a South Side high school was heard in 73rd District Court on Wednesday. The case cites a 1930 resolution and the board’s actions amid a program led by former Superintendent D W Marley. Witnesses described voters’ motives and past votes for the bonds, including hopes for a new South Side tech school, while lawyers argued about court jurisdiction and injunction timing with the Latin American Citizens League seeking no injunction.

C. C. Hudg Bon Asa Bowell Joseph Jones Aerin Ban Antoine Minuttes Hyvesy- Tullon Roger Stokes D. W. Marley Hudson Charles M. Dickson Dickson Rb. Hogan Afse South Side Tech State Board of Education League of Latin-American Citizens

Poultry and Produce Prices Reported Across Markets

The dispatch details varied poultry and egg prices in Chicago New York and Fort Worth markets. It notes steady receipts and fluctuating live poultry prices with grain and dairy items listed alongside cattle hog and lamb values across multiple regional markets. Names of livestock types and market figures are interwoven with scattered location references and dates.

Floresville Teacher Dora Toscano Buried

Funeral services for Dora Toscano 26 of Puresville were held Wednesday after she died at the Medical and Surgical hospital. A Floresville native and graduate of Thackenrideds High School and Southwest Texas Teachers College she worked as a wind tanker at Finves ville and is survived by relatives in San Antonio.

Dora Toscano Puresville Toscany Floresville Thackenrideds High School Texas Teachers’ College Finvesville San Antonio

Marian Martin pattern for wrap around house dress and more

Ad copy for Marian Martin pattern 9766 presenting a wrap around frock with simulated waist, elastic sleeves, and spaced print. Includes sizes 14 to 44, fabric yardage, and ordering details plus a spring pattern hook offer. Also promotes patterns for the whole family and flattering designs for stout figures.

Marian Martinsey Marian Martin Patteng W Hole Bock San Ant Light Pattern Department

Livestock prices steady at San Antonio market news

Livestock receipts at San Antonio show cattle and calves trading mostly steady with wide price ranges. Reports note 318 cattle and 208 calves sold, with top offerings in the 150 to 450 pound range and calves around 98.5 to 81.50, plus varied bids for lighter and heavier weights, as buyers and sellers navigated the mixed early-round demand.

Fort Worth Dian Cimparei Sein Aarlien Armind Sean Miami SAN Antoni Livestock Beerur State Market News Service Veertuls Weaneaay San Anna Bly Medlin Amy Theslay

Dividend payments declared by multiple companies in 1899

Dividends were set at various rates by several firms this year. A large payout occurred on August 30 and another on November 30, with total distributions across the group totaling several thousand dollars. Changes in shares and per share amounts are noted along with dates and company names in this period.

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Cotton market trends and prices in New Orleans and New York

Irregular cotton trading continues as buyers hold back awaiting Washington developments. March through July futures show varied quotes with values around 11.20 to 11.70 cents, while Liverpool and New York markets reflect opposite pressures from government actions and domestic demand. Weather reports hint at beneficial effects on the call but traders delay taking positions until key policy moves are settled.

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Foreign Markets Rally As Investors Demand Steady Tone

Global markets showed a cautious uptrend as better trade outlooks supported equities. Transatlantic shares rose while oil stocks advanced on road transport optimism, with some sectors like rail and tobacco posting mixed results amid a generally firm tone in early trading.

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Thieves Take Gas From San Antonio Garage

A garage in San Antonio was robbed of gasoline. Police reported unauthorized siphoning occurred at a local pump, with 25 gallons or more stolen. The incident notes date and exact times are unclear in the fragments and no suspects are named.

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