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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1935
Page
17
By Lewis Waney Economics New Ferteste tettere Wey New York Oct 4 The piece argues that 40 hour work weeks and WE A policies hinder recovery by forcing lower wages and reduced production. It decries government relief as redistribution that wastes money and delays recovery, urging substantial relief funded by balanced budgets to revive business.
Police chief said ballistics tests linked a pistol found in possession of Genge L. Rutledge to the killings. Rutledge arrested after a gunman dragged Mrs Blanche Nelson’s body from a car and fired on the East couple. A driverless shooting spree followed with bystanders struck, including George Reich and Keith Scerist.
A summary of stock market notes shows mixed activity with new deeds and orders for the week ended October 14. Ants, induction, and ordination references appear in the text, indicating varied shipment levels and price ranges compared with the prior year, with several items above 1904 figures.
In the waning days of the last Congress a neutrality bill passed mandating embargoes on arms shipments to belligerents, effective until February 29, 1924. The definition of warlike implements remains unclear, risking impact on American manufacturers. Despite rising exports, industrial product makers report strong foreign demand aided by forge-smelted methods, expanding overseas business even amid trade barriers.
Chicago reports show corn and wheat prices down early with losses in December futures. Argentine rains and weak Canadian sales weigh on the market while domestic receipts fall. Analysts cite possible shifts in Canada’s selling policy after elections and note limited supplies easing only through imports. San Antonio grain prices show softer figures across wheat and corn with local bids quoted per bushel.
The London foreign exchange market opened quiet awaiting European developments. The U S official rate stood at 3.03 to the pound, or near the prior level, while the French franc moved to Paris with a spot rate drifting from earlier values.
Oct. 14 report lists rail traffic by line including Baltimore & Ohio Santa Fe and Lake region shipments. Notable figures include 27,059 stock movements, 75 stock shipments, and 34 Borin leads, with miscellaneous tonnages across several carriers.
In Louisville a jury acquitted Frances Robinson and Thomas J. Robinson Sr of conspiracy charges in the abduction of society matron Alice Speed Stall. The verdict ends a year-long fight over the case. Stoll’s husband Berry v. Stoll decried the ruling as a miscarriage of justice.
The cotton market showed mixed activity with futures fluctuating as trading opened around 1086c for December and 208Re for March while gold prices hovered near 10.95. Liverpool market reported spot demand steady with various grades quoted and prices around 6.0 to 6.4 for middling ranges.
Critic groups praise OO MELODY noting Miss Powell as a standout, likening her to Lombard and Young with Rooney-like tap. Benny and Wildhock get mixed remarks. Dark Angel plays well at Aztec. Other items include Here Games Cookle and a color cartoon Little Duten Plate with brief theater notes.
Trial of William Gelise and co defendants from the San Antonio Drug company case was delayed to allow arraignments for 94 defendants. Indictments allege interstate liquor shipments and false government records. The defendants face up to 51 years in prison and nearly $94,000 in fines.
Excerpt traces pioneer cinematographers in San Antonio, detailing Miss Sunshine’s background and a hilltop shot for Love Behind the Mesquite Trees. It lists local showings at Highlands, Empire, State theaters, and notes performers like Patsy Kelly and Martin Johnson, with scattered street and address cues.
Right persons had been treated Monday for injuries suffered in Weekend traffic accidents in and near the city. Mrs. John Edwards, 62, of Pipe Greek, was struck by an automobile while walking to church Sunday night. She suffered a fractured left toe and scalp wounds and was taken to Santa Rosa hospital. Other victims include Mrs. Faris, injured near Bandera, Wesley Hughes, 96, of Dallas, in Robert B. Gress Hospital after a vehicle collision on East Commerce street, and James T. Dickson, 18, of West South Hackberry street, treated for injuries from a crash at South St. Mary’s streets. Additional cases involve Albert Tessman, 99, and J. H. Meyrick, 93, with injuries from nearby incidents and Patterson, 85, who fell while moving near a railroad track.
Austin, Oct. Senate 7s worked a day toward passage of a bill to permit sale of distilled liquor to licensed dealers and to require governor approval for key appointments. An amendment scrapped a governor appointed liquor board in favor of a panel including the tax commissioner and central board chairmen, and the comptroller. Another amendment barred employment of unqualified jurors and under 21 in regular stores selling liquor, with an exception for restaurants where liquor sales are incidental.
Pattern 1063 offers 9 inch tall Chinese pickanniny dolls with simple clothing patterns and a transfer design. Directions include hair making and clothing, plus material lists. Cost 10 cents, with Beatert’s or coin preferred, mailed from San Antonio Light Needlecraft Dept.
Reports from San Antonio and Chicago, Kansas City and other markets show receipts of cattle, hogs, and sheep with prices steady to higher for some classes. Hogs sold 20 percent higher on lighter weights while cattle demand remained cautious, with slaughter steers and yearlings steady or easing and lambs mixed but generally firm.
Proceedings opened to save Hauptmann from the electric chair as his attorneys seek a stay of execution and a writ of certiorari to the U S Supreme Court. Overlans appeared before Conn cador Luther A Campbell to press the request.
Disjointed OCR notes report copper prices in London and New York futures, lead and zinc quotes, with silver and gold price snippets. Mentions include spot and futures values, regional listings, and early market commentary across London and New York exchanges.
Shipping and farming listing outlines carlot shipments from Texas destinations, including fruit and vegetable items such as apples potatoes lettuce tomatoes cauliflower celery grapes peppers carrots onions and related prices and quantities. It notes offerings from Texas 3 Texas 1 Texas 2 and other locales with mixed produce and wholesale terms.
Poultry and dairy trade updates show New York and Chicago markets with mixed receipts and price movements. Live poultry, eggs, and dairy products are cited with varied market quotes and notable throughput figures across different grades and packaging.
Washington, October 14. Cotton consumed in September totaled 449,008 bales of lint and 61,747 of churns, compared with August and last year. Stocks on hand September 39 show 746,507 bales of lint and 144,117 of dung ers remain in public storage, with July and August figures noted. September imports and exports figures are listed, indicating fluctuations from August and prior year.
Produce and butter markets note four carloads for Monday at Markets San Alitouin and Hutt Com Wisgion. Prices shift for lettuce varieties, apples and pears, and many vegetables with twos time price changes. Commission quotations list apples, beans, cabbage, cantaloupe, cucumbers, peppers, potatoes, and eggs with varied per unit prices across crates and dozens.
New York AP reports Genco and Sullins Manufacturing posted weaker results for the September quarter. Genco shares fell after earnings showed profit of $4.57 a share vs $4.74 a year earlier, while Sullins noted depreciation and tax effects. For the nine months ended September 30, profits before taxes totaled $36.2 million, with further adjustments affecting year-to-date earnings.
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