World War II era market chaos and political shifts
A column discusses a three hour stock market day, government actions on wheat prices, and Roosevelt’s job drive while critiquing promoters of securities. It mentions Germany's new regime, death penalties for spreading lies, and a looming international air service contract involving Nicaragua.
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Randolph Hearst
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Special Officer Wounds Self in Hospital Incident
Special Officer Ba Pabieraor of 170 Wear Houston Street, a special officer, tried to confront a prowler and, reaching for his pistol, shot himself in the hip. He was brought to Robert B. Green Hospital within an hour with injuries not considered life threatening.
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Pabieraor
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Robert Bs. Green Hospital
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Kidnaped Magnate Urschel Case Draws Family Negotiators
Oklahoma City July 24. Charles Urschel and trustee Arthur Seengson take charge of talks with abductors as the Urschel home faces a wary night. Mrs Urschel declares independent negotiations, no reprisals, while officials cooperate. A rogue’s gallery portrait is linked to one of the machine gun gang.
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Oklahoma City
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Charles FP. Urschel
Arthur Seengson
Silekoll
North Carolna
Sieee
Charles F. Drechel
BE. H. Kirkpatrick
Slick-Ayachel
Tulsa
Fedeeral
W. R. Jarrett
Jarrett
Wso
Charles TF. Urschel
Oklahoma
City of
Man
Arthur Scellgson
San Antonian
Houston Deluge Halts Traffic In Wide Region
A devastating downpour drenched Houston and surrounding counties, washing out tracks and bridges from Center to Nacogdoches. Motorists stranded across Texas highways as rainfall topped 10 inches in places, with the Weather Bureau noting record totals and widespread property, corn, and cotton losses feared in Montgomery, Trinity, and Shelby counties.
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Freeport
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Trinity
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Shelby
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Motor League of South Texas
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Filinteville
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Bonday
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Cotten
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Mr. Pleasant
Wage Hike Announced at Anslonta Weaytig Company
Fifty per cent wage increase announced for all employed at Anslonta Weaytig Company. The boost applies to factory workers including line operators and clerical staff with immediate effect. The decision impacts pay scales up to about 914.50 per week for skilled workers and follows recent cost of living discussions in Gabstont a.
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Anslonta Weaytig
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Tragic Konaped Boy Found in San Diego Harbor
The severely harmed body of seven year old Albert Aposhian was found in the harbor in San Diego California. Police say the child had been held captive for at least three days and mistreated before his death. An autopsy indicates the body had not been in the water more than 72 hours with gruesome injuries including severed ears and hand, gouged eyes, and extensive abuse.
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Fort Worth Murders: Two Women Found Along Roadside
Fort Worth reports two bodies found this morning at 6. A man identified as A. S. S. Michael, 33, and Geneva Cantrell, 49, were discovered with signs of foul play. Michael’s skull was fractured and the woman appeared not attacked, dragged 40 paces to bushes. Michael’s body in a roadside ditch.
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Geneva Cantrell
U S to Allow Heavier Mail to Hong Kong
A local post office announced that effective August 1 the maximum weight for a single parcel sent to Hong Kong will double from 11 to 22 pounds. The change reflects improving business between the United States and China.
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China
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Weather Forecast San Antonio and vicinity
Partly cloudy Monday night and Tuesday with low temperatures around 7 degrees and highs near 6? degrees. Moderate variable winds, mostly northerly. High Sunday 98, low Monday morning 78, Monday high about 9 East. Partly cloudy Monday and Tuesday with likely showers in southern portions. Light to moderate variable winds. West Texas generally fair Monday night and Tuesday, warmer in the high plains portion.
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Norshorly
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Weal
Stock Market Opens With Rally On Broad Gains
The New York Stock Exchange opened busy at noon with many issues higher by about one dollar. Leaders include Union Pacific, Western Union, Westinghouse, New York Central, Consolidated Gas, Celanese and Bethlehem Steel, amid heavy trading and a shorter session as brokers absorb weekend activity.
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U9 Demands Grain Price Action
Washington July 24 Farm administrators press for price stability in grain markets after observing volatile quotations. George N Peek leads discussions with eight score of grain-industry representatives and officials from the Agriculture Department. The session, behind closed doors, reviewed proposed price-limits and trading restrictions, while copperplate boards like Chicago and Minneapolis sent spokesmen. A key aim is to curb rapid up and down moves and avoid further declines, with investigations into large long and short accounts planned.
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George N. Peek
Department of Agriculture
Chester Davis
Frank Theis
Kansas City
J. W. T. Duyel
Peel
Moards
Chicago Board of Trade
Peter B. Carey
J. 8. Hart
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Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce
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Chicago
Chicago Board
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Wold
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Grains Rise on Pegged Market
Grain prices advanced at reopening after a two day suspension with pegged wheat at 80 cents. Wheat opened higher amid Winnipeg trends while limits capped daily moves. New Orleans cotton futures recovered from drastic prior losses with first trades around $1 per bale and October at 104. new price action reflected efforts to curb volatility.
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Winnipeg
Peter B. Carey
Chiclago Board of Trade
Nelson
New Orleans
Gollan
Colon
Roosevelt preps nation for defense campaign address
Washington July 24 President Hoover prepared to speak to the nation on recovery measures and a defense campaign to boost purchasing power. Hearings opened on a government wage and hour proposal as part of industry code plans, with disputes lingering among factions while testimony continues on lumber and wool matters.
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Dollar Gains From Saturday After Quiet Foreign Markets
London closed with the American dollar at 406.25 to the pound, up 2.25 cents from Saturday as the market stayed quiet. the dollar opened around 4.54 and eased to 4.59 3/4 before recovering on buying and covering. Paris fixed the dollar at 18.96 francs, up 0.18 francs from the prior close, while Hollywood reports actor William Hart improving after surgery at Cedars of Lebanon.
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Cedars of Lebanon Hospital
Desirable rental property advertised in multiple city sections
Classified rental ad highlights affordable apartments and rooms with weekly and monthly rates across several streets and neighborhoods. Listings include Camden Street, Vernon Street, Pecan Street, Lamar, Madison, Nolan, and other downtown areas. Prospective tenants are urged to call owners for details and availability.
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