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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1933

Page

16

Fox tells of parley with Hoover over movie holdings

William Fox testified before the banking committee that he sought to retain control of his chain of about 100 movie houses, saying bankers forced the sale. He said he spoke with President Hoover during a White House luncheon and later with Richard M. Huston Burke and James Franks Burke about the matter, and discussed a talk with Louis B. Mayer of MGM in California. Mayer, Fox said, wanted a share of profits from the Loew’s sale under Fox management.

Washington, D. C Hoover William Fox Les Mi Nls Brooklyn Loew's Incorporated Bonoven Iear Justice Department Fox Pew Donovan Willam DD Mitchell Claudius Huston Alm Jr. Hoover White House Mayer Jm. Fox Ruston Department of Justice Husdon Burke New York Pey Louis B. Mayer CailiceTia Galifornis Loew's Loew

Warrants From 3 States Seek Suspect in Fatal Shooting

Warrants from three states ask for holding of Andrew J. Sarrom charged with the fatal shooting of William Buchanan on November 14. Warrant details list conspiracy to defraud and forgery charges in New Orleans and Illinois. Authorities, led by Sheriff Albert Hauser, said Buchanan died after being shot at 2 Ninth Street. suspects include Albert, Andrew and Bert Carson, Robert Barkow, and John Alpert Catman.

Buchaten Ninth Street Buchanal Pesce John A. Brook Buchanan Gerson Albert Andrew Bert Garson Robert Barkow John Alpert Catman

Term Suspended in Forgery Case

O Fessa, aged 83, was given a suspended two year sentence by Judge WS. Anderson in the Thirty Seventh District Court on a plea of guilty to forgery. He asked for leniency citing his age and health.

O. Fessa Biadge WS. Anderson Thirty Seventh District Court Hesxe Secretary of Labor Perkins Chester Fordney T. G. W. Settle Marine Corps Ben Fuller Marine Comps Navy Swanson Pacific Maval Grisons Ife Miss Perkins Paul Wilson

Treasury report notes 20000 on hand to redeem scrip

County Treasurer Thomas Leighton announces funds to redeem county scrip and announces that 20000 is on hand for this purpose. The Treasury Office in Washington reports receipts and expenditures through November 21 with monthly totals and year-to-date figures, including salaries and hospital payrolls. A Sabinal poetry show is slated for December 1 and 2.

Thomas+ Leighton Treasury OF Ceipts Washington, D. C Treasury

City News Tanet at Taxaa Hotel McChrihy’s Night Hawkp

Abc per wniple Ady event details read as a fragmented town notice at a local hotel. No clear persons organizations or dates are readable. The readable fragment hints at a social gathering or program titled Hawkp but lacks concrete facts.

Tanet Taxaa McChrihy Abc

Copper Market Wobbles Amid Stock Glut and Price Gaps

The analysis traces copper prices from 1921 through 1932 showing stockpiles reaching unprecedented levels while prices plunged. It notes varying production costs by ore location, African high grade ore viability at low prices, and argues for coordinated regulation of promotion and stock management. It highlights conflicts of interest between producers and fabricators and uncertain future outcomes.

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Cotton Market in New Orleans and Liverpool Prices Decline

In New Orleans on November 2 the cotton market opened softer as December liquidation increased ahead of notice day. December futures fell to 8.91 while March slipped to 9.60, with an overall steady-to-down trend by end of the first hour. Liverpool quotations showed softer American cotton with strict middling at 9.26, middling 9.99, and futures for December at 4.87 and March 4.92 amid tighter demand.

Liverpool Cortos Livereo Prines Neinis Hisher Penre

Mass Meeting on $900000 Bonds for South Side High

South Side residents join a mass meeting at Page Junior Auditorium at 4 p m to consider selling $900 000 in bonds and endorsing 5000 090 school bonds for building the South Side high school Executive committee of the South Side Improvement League led by Gentry F Taylor vice president called the meeting Wednesday night The plan to change the South Side High School to Ban Antonia Minter College man is noted and Board President Menennier says the vote is not being considered by the board to avoid adding tax burden

South Side Page Gentry F Taylor Bow Harrier Mikehowls Schonl Brankenaidee High School Ban Antonia Minter College Menethe Board of Education Prantn Mennier Dip

Kansas-Texas Road Repairs Discussed at Banquet Night

A garbled report notes talks on repairing the Kansas Texas road, mentions Topeka Perry and Arkansas City officials, a banquet at a hotel, and a list of attendees including local chamber members and Otter Whales manager. The text is incomplete with many misreads and partial names.

Topeka Fan Byownae Mille AF. Rayths Nek Che Endvinhor Gamiereroof Perry Okie Woody Fockaday Wrebba Kan Carter Arkansas City Jaetal NLU al Fe Noel Thelordson

San Antonio Hog Market Dips Amid Broad Livestock Decline

The San Antonio livestock market fell sharply led by hogs down 25 cents to a new low around 3.25 per pound while cattle and lambs showed mixed results. Heavier hogs bore the declines, with calves and sheep trading unevenly as buyers paused amid weaker demand and improving lamb and kid quality offered modest strength.

AN Antonio Mayhein San Antonio Prichn Lowe Gass Belmont Nee Reardon Macon Ed Koensel San Antenio Nove Bock West Sen Antenje Wing Roberts Lockhart Celves Chitaum Citcagn Howe Urverel Joada Werighiv Wright Zefer General Onglerr Rand Artu Stan Fredine

Grain Market Bears Pressure as Wheat Leads Declines

Chicago grain market extends losses amid bearish overnight signals. Wheat slips after opening lower while corn falters from early declines. Led by broader selling, December wheat liquidation raises concern over supply. Italy’s durum imports spark shifts in U.S. acreage. Provisions weaken as wheat and corn prices fall. Chicago and San Antonio reports note general price softness and local price updates.

Chicago Evan Generia Westren North- Weston Chicaro Tainty United States Italy Unitedtates Oiere Lille Des Mand

Short Bond Sales to Be Investigated

New York Federal Reserve begins examination of abrasians in United States government securities to determine how many arrive from speculators seeking profit on the short sale. A questionnaire has been sent to all member banks in the district requesting an detained account of holdings of government securities.

New York New York Federal Reserve Bank

Market Summary of Cranberries and Fresh Produce

The San Antonio fruit market shows cranberry prices at 2.75 per 25 pound box and ongoing activity in potatoes with California and New Mexico lots. Fresh vegetables and fruits including strawberries, lettuce, cucumbers, and peppers move at varied quotes. egg and dairy items also appear with standard regional pricing across crates and bushels.

San Antonio Mordina Iuala Russell New Mexico Crete California Esetern Aeuwers Scivaburg Arkansas Jonathan Rome Erste Chile Lenina Texas Colorado

Poultry and Produce Market Report Highlights Supplies

Chicago November market notes detail varied poultry and produce items with pricing and quality notes. Entries reference hens roosters and mixed colored stock, plus provisions and seasonal offerings in a bustling trade bulletin.

City Gets No Bids on Secondhand Vehicles

Local officials report no bids at a March auction for used cars including Anh Keven models. Proposals failed as several buyers withdrew, leaving the city with no sale. Officials consider aborting the event and delaying plans for public vehicle disposal.

President names and cabinet shifts swirl in Washington saga

A jumble of historical notes shows Anna Fillotevell Dal demanding a lower berth on a train from Boston to Hasling, while cabinet dynamics waver around Hull and Moley. President’s calls trigger reversals on disarmament and policy in a landscape of ambassadors, resignations, and Washington insider chatter across 1920s politics.

Washington, D. C Anna Fillotevell Dal Hasling Boston Anna Daugh Lee Mr. Hull Ray Moley Brain Truster State Department Hull Maley Gamg

Stock Market Slips Amid Mixed Oil and Utilities

New York trading opened with moderate declines on weak overall sentiment as industrials and utility shares sagged. U S Steel and General Motors among firms showing fractional losses while dollar exchange and foreign currency rates moved, with British sterling and French franc quotes reported and disorderly notes on monetary policy and bank statements.

New York Ayouud & Sbaint Wational_ Distillers U. S Schenley Distillers UL. Smelling Cerro de Paseo John France Allichi

Money and Metals yArm c she REA YORK

Fragmentary OCR text shows partial mentions of money and metals with garbled names and dates. No coherent event or identifiable entities to summarize into a full news item.

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Kelvinator Dividend Payment Notice Revealed

The notice outlines a declared dividend payment by Kelvinator to its shareholders. Details mention the next payable date and the process for receiving the 121-2 cent per share amount, with guidance on how to claim funds and related advisory steps.

Aged Texas documents on display at Maverick estate exhibit

The library hosts an exhibit of Maverick estate papers dating 1616 to 1892 featuring land grants deeds and signatures of Texas leaders including Burnet Houston Henderson Wood Bell Pease Rennels Clark Davis Maverick and others. Highlights include a 1841 grant to Anton Lockmer and a transfer to Samuel A Maverick for 450 dollars and a rare 1846 Navy leave letter signed by Henry Brewster. The collection comes from Samuel and Mary Maverick and belongs to their granddaughter Mrs Norval Welsh.

Migs Allie Welsh Norvel Welsh Public Library Maverick Estate Texas Iwan Maverick Ban Aulynio Prn David G. Burnel Anson Jones Republic of ‘Texas Burnet Anton Lockmer Bexar County Samuel A. Maverick Collec Sam Houston Pinckney Herderson George T- Wood P. F. Bell Board of Land Commissioners Goadalla Richard Power San Anstonio John W. Smith Henry Percy Brewster Navy Samuel and Mary Maverick Prese Norval Welsh Sunshine Ranch Julia Grothaus Llocartin Ahlbll

Exposition Park Golf Course Leased for Oil by City

The City of San Antonio may drill oil in Exposition Park and Willow Springs Golf Course under leases to J W Debnson. Royalties are one eighth of all oil produced with a $1,200 yearly rental. Drilling must start within 60 days of the lease finalization, before December 1, on the Willow Springs property.

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Bonham Named to Honorary Post in City

Bonham named to honorary post as civic leader for the Tage Sonr. Selection made by a group led by SHRUM. unclear details include officials Aussis Ten and Len Ormsby. November 23 report notes Whelan and Stamper civic school figures in attendance.

Bonham Guy Bondwin San Aulanion Dinier Chamber of Commerce Tage Sonr Aussis Willy Len Ormsby

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