Suspected Wife-Killer Snares Badgered by Snakes Case
In Los Angeles a Superior Court jury hears the murder trial of Robert S James accused of killing his wife Mary by forcing her into a box of writhing rattlesnakes after planning to profit from life insurance. Prosecutor Willams outlines $29,000 insured payoff and recalls a prior drowning of wife Winona in Colorado in 1984. The defense notes potential insanity.
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Boss Murder Trial Opens in Houston Case
The prosecution called more witnesses to finish its direct case against Vince Boss in the fatal beating of R. W. Albert, a Brenham cheese salesman. Albert, 33, was found beaten to death and his body placed in the refrigerator compartment of the truck he drove. Witnesses linked Ross to Albert's trip from Hempstead to Fairbanks, and another described finding Albert’s body in the truck near Houston.
Foreign Exchange and Metal Markets Report June 24
The daily market roundup covers currency rates in Great Britain, Italy, Hong Kong, and Canada, with calls for call money and commercial paper in New York. It also notes Bank of England gold purchases, London and New York metal prices for copper tin lead and zinc, and New York provisions with steady or unchanged prices amid active receipts across commodities.
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Greece
Hongkong
New York
Montreal
York Money
York
London Money
London
Bank of England Today
Bhiort
NEW York Metals
Conyer
Bey York
East St Feu
St. Louis Sone Gad
Revival Index Shows Strong Gains Across Three Measures
Three key economic metrics rebounded from downturns with general business up 48 percent, employment up 41 percent, and stock values up 217 percent. The general business and employment figures rely on 1983 lows, while stock figures use the 1932 low, with late April NYSE totals near 47.77 billion compared with the 1933 bottom. End of March peak market value reached 51.67 billion as recovery continued.
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Block Exchange
Guarantye Trust Company of New York
U. S. Bureau of Labor
The
Stock Exchange
Market Prices Fall and Steady in Mixed Trade
Grocery and produce markets show declines in some items while others hold. Quash and peppers slide modestly, while Mexican bell peppers ease. cantaloupes and citrus edge up. Listings include wide ranges for fruit and vegetables across California and Texas markets with price per crate or bushel and per pound notes.
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Calif
Graves
Osra
Texas
Colorado
Sarhet
Kentucky
Butler
Menor
Buehel
Wool Market Signals Narrow Activity In Boston
The Boston wool market shows limited transactions with inquiries ongoing. Most dealing centers on small lots of territory wool with original clips, averaging 486 cents scoured for fine wools, while occasional larger consignments reach higher prices. Local tonnage and firm resin shipments also appear in the market notes with varied quotings.
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Boston
Tyme
Foxton
Basin
Grain Market Notes and Prices Across Regions
Grain market reports from Chicago and San Antonio show wheat and corn moving with modest gains and volatility. Prices at Chicago reflect nervous sentiment with July and September futures mixed, while San Antonio lists forage and hay rates, and Texas prairie hay at specific ton prices. Local grain receipts and price quotes from Kansas City and other centers indicate continued pressure on some grains and firmer provisions driven by hog market dynamics.
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Son
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San Antonio
Oath
Texas Prairie
Johrson
President Roosevelts approval for treasury post office bill
President Roosevelt announced the treasury post office appropriation bill totaling 82,524,852 dollars and a measure to restore pension benefits. Seventeen other bills gained high approval while a pension withdrawal from reserve corps members was not approved. The package includes funding to continue ocean mail contracts under the new ship subsidy bill as the president prepared to confer at the Democratic convention. He planned to depart for Philadelphia Saturday afternoon after racing last night.
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Aids
San Antonio Livestock Market Mixed Activity on Wednesday
The San Antonio Livestock Market News reports steady price levels with calves slightly stronger and mature steers weaker by around 50 cents from last week. Estimated cattle and calf supplies totaled about 1,269 head, with hogs and feeders showing steady demand and selective buying across weight classes.
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Wederal
Menlina
Bonday
Beneen Anippers
Parker’ Tisking Freding
Yio
Bieber
Chicago Livestock
Chicago
USDA
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Fifa
Weber Brades
Feester
Zycarald Wethers
Ayed Weihera
Dollar market and currency rates ease amid thin trade
Foreign exchange markets show the pound firm against the dollar as continental sales and sterling demand influence New York quotes. The franc weakens against the dollar while Paris reports artificial supply in the market. U S beef and produce prices rise with lower demand and mixed shipments noted.
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United Era Tollar
New York
Bruises Linked To Murder Probe In Los Angeles
Los Angeles police probe after Jacob s estate jeweler and wartime veteran was found dead with a crushed head. His fianc e mother Mrs Caroline Lindahl is held on suspicion of murder. His daughterVirginia 14 is a material witness. Detectives note bruises and knuckle marks on the victim s face as possible signs of a grasping hand. Letters and threats are under study as authorities seek motive and connections to a dancer formerly linked to Jacobs.
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Matitia Leu
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Virginia
Liené
LeRoy Sanderson
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Vali
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Corpus Christi
van Atten
Lindahl
Chrysler Leads Stocks to Six Year High on Mixed Day
New York June 24 AP Chrysler rose to a six year high as market optimism buoyed by tax bill dividend hopes. Westinghouse jumped after declaring a 1 a share dividend while several industrials and utilities gained. Some names edged lower as overall activity remained thin ahead of the Fourth of July.
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Olkuenewa
Westinghouse
General Motors
Western Union
Timken-Detroit Axle
Ciicaxo Preamatie Tool
Sears Rorbuck
Douglas Aircraft
Allied Chemical
Air Réduction
Carp Products
Lonw's
Wari’ Baking
Bethlehem Steel
Youngstown Sheet and Tube
Wi. T.oase
Zenlith Radio
International Nickel
Santa Fe N. &.'Central
American Power
Lirhl
Standard Oil of
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Consolidated Oil
Uve Oil
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Star
Aubusn
Redlo
Ampris
Consolidated Edison
Cotton Market Mixed as Trade Shows Cautious Demand in New Orleans
Cotton futures edged lower at the open in New Orleans with modest buying and ample offers.October dipped to 1139, December to 21.96¢, January to 22.360, while July opened at 12.14 bid, a notch above the prior close. Market sentiment cited beneficial showers in the Southeast and uneven progress in the eastern belt, keeping activity subdued and prices fluctuating through the session.
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Orleans
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Ortoher Sald
Na Lersé
Waa Bay
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Good Mary
Puturis Cloged
Marian Martin Summer Frock Pattern Ad from 1930s
Advertises Marian Martin pattern 9921 for a noon frock ideal for warm weather gadding. Describes fabric options eyelet novelty and crepe, size range 14 to 40, price 15 cents per pattern and 35 cents for book, with ordering instructions and sewing chart. Also promotes other patterns for children bridal trousseaus and slimming designs.
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Marian Martin
London bar gold prices and market notes drift on week
London market reports show bullion activity with Berevid declines noted and currency figures from Sterling. Wholesale fruit and produce prices, from Texas tomatoes to watermelons, apples, and other vegetables, appear with varied weekly ranges and tracking of movement. Trade mentions Cincinnati watermelons, Chicago cash grain, and London silver prices, with general market steady tones and slight shifts in commodity quotes.
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Texas
Texan
Tony Tuersay
Dales
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