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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1936

Page

10

Road to Glory opens at Wie Arteg theater this Friday

A war drama starring Fredric March and Werner Baxter tells of a romantic soldier who falls for a nurse while navigating love and family fears during World War I. Lionel Barrymore, Gregory Ratater, and June Lang headline supporting roles. Mowat Hawks directs. A Clyde Lucas short subject and a newsreel accompany the feature.

Europe Tiplo March Willy Whoo Baxter Iselsa Baxter Lionel Barrymore Gregory Ratatt Pretty June Lang Mowat Hawks Clyde Lucas

Election Suit Appeal Involving Precinct One Nominee

The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals heard Thursday arguments in a contest over the Republican nomination for constable of Precinct 1. Charles Mocks challenges Gus Brown after Brown won the primary. the lower court had ruled Brown resident of Precinct 6 and not yet a resident of Precinct 1. Meeks was named nominee in the district court. The court foresees a decision within six weeks.

Yiu Fourth Court of Civil Appeals WL ¢Charles Mocks Gus Brown

Mexican mob kills judge in Nuevo Leon area

LAREDO September 10. A mob assassinated Auxiliary Judge Jose Maria Garza of San Mardin Florencia, about 50 miles southwest of Monterrey, firing 40 bullets. Two bystanders wounded. Governor Guerrs ordered an immediate probe. Reports say the mob, about 49 men, was incensed by a jailed accomplice’s transfer to Pesaria for safekeeping. Ben Marcus oversees Nuevo Leon sapite. Judge Garza was linked to anti party leadership.

Laredo Tein Times Jose Maria Garza San Mar la Florencia Garza Ben Marcis Fuorélicia Nuevo Leon tGak- ZA Wis Tepused

Real Estate Man Fined for Weeds

San Antonio real estate man White was convicted Thursday of maintaining nuisance by allowing weeds to overgrow lots on Bellview and Parlend streets. He was fined $5 in each of two cases by Judge Phil Kbook Ir. White gave notice of appeal. attorneys argued owners should have more time to clean the property.

White San Antonio Reas Phil Kbook Berges J. B. Dent de Cits Health Department Bellview Ina

Copper prices to rise on demand from auto and construction

Cites market rumors of rising copper prices driven by stronger demand from automotive and building sectors. Domestic consumption for the first seven months totals about 509000 tons, with 245000 tons in the comparable period in 1945. Prices climbed from 35 cents to 97 1/ cent per pound by August 13.

Cops Poor Comarca

St John's Guthenan ward party and many local group meetings

A list of upcoming events at churches and women’s auxiliaries in San Antonio. Activities include St John’s Guthenan ward party at Dairyland creamery, United Spanish War Veterans benefit dance at Odd Fellows Ball, various Daughters of Union Veterans and Eastern Star sessions, and multiple church and women’s association gatherings with notes on locations and times. The San Antonio chapter of the Hermen National sorority held its fall term meeting at the St. Anthony hotel with a book review by Pauline Kibe, plus an open house for the San Antonio Woman’s Center at Jaske’s auditorium.

St. John's Guthenan Dairyland Creamery East Josephine Eugene J. Her Womit's Association Cale Louise Tell Ewing of Union Veterans of the Firth Street Beacon Peacher Association United Daughters of the Confederacy St. Anthony Hotel San Antonio Plemieron National Serority St. Anthony Pauline Kibe Link Jaske Tieabh

Cotton Market Shows Mixed Activity in Early October Trade

Cotton futures and spot markets in New Orleans and Liverpool fluctuate as buyers and hedging firms adjust after a sharp advance. Trading centers report varied activity with 63,629 bales sold yesterday and over 70,002 bales expected to follow, while December and March contracts move within typical patterns amid hedging and speculative shifts.

Haelon Feliort United State Department of Commerce New York

Money and Metals Exchange Rates and Money Market Notes

A fragmented report from New York markets covering currencies, bonds, and precious metals. It notes British pound demand, U S dollar equivalents, and various international rates, with mentions of the New York reserve bank discount standings and spot prices for metals and currencies. The text includes scattered figures for Greece Poland Hungary and Argentina, plus references to Montreal and Mexico City exchange activity.

Yorfigy Exchange New York Igs Exchange Britain Allars Gilers Italy Belgie Spein Greece Poland Fugaslavia Ausitin Ibsen Hungary Ueepsong Mexico City Montreal York Montesa

Roosevelt Holds Narrow Maryland Lead In Poll

Baltimore daily poll shows President Roosevelts lead over Gov Alfred Landon widening to 699 votes overnight. Roosevelt drops to 44.5 percent while Landon rises to 44.19 percent as 5451 ballots counted. No Baltimore city results finalized. Maryland seen as a bellwether state amid shifting margins.

F.D.R Maryland Baltimore Dmbi Roosevelt Alfred M. Landon Kansas Garerius Lardon Pallimore Ste Aup- Specien & Young

104 Reserves at War Began Mobilization Effort

mobilization of the paper war of the Thict Army started Thursday with 108 reserve officers reporting for duty. Maj. Gen Frank Parker directed all phases from Eighth Corps area headquarters at Fort Sam Houston. Brig Gen Charles P. Humphrey was named to command the Eighth corps during the play in command push exercises. Listed reserves attend Fort Sam Houston Port Bliss Ostahona City Dallas Port Logan and Fort Randolph with San Antonio officers named including A McLong Harold W Keller John R Nicholson and others.

Aily Fort Sam Houston Eighth Corps Frank Parker Third Army Ger Charles P. Humphrey Fort Francis F Me, Staly B. Z. Hughes R. W. Celglazier R. Krueger B. Gallagher G. F. Hardie G. P Keene Jr G. W. McLeod G. TL. Flint E. D. Giffen Lewis Maverick Bell Jr M. G. Traub B.C. Stane

Love Blooms on Merry-Go-Round in Hackettstown

Edward Waldwick a World War veteran and operator of a carnival merry go round married Anna Vail after routine rides when he proposed offering a gold ring. The couple, wed by John Hagan, began their life together as the carnival camp closed and planned to travel alone.

Waldwick Edward Anna Vail Jill Gnerny-Goround Hackettstown Anni Wwansmakee Dostire John Hagan Stelay

Charge Boy Killed Dad During Theft

TY ALE reports prosecutors claim Leroy Pettit, a youth under 17, admitted taking money from his father Pettitt and shooting him when the parent stirred, as district attorney reads an alleged confession. Pettit is on a murder indictment as a juvenile defendant.

Leroy Petdit Fal Pettitt K. E. Woodley Leroy

Stock Market WOW FORK Sept. w. AP report

A volatile session saw mixed results as gains in major industrials and utilities offset declines in several rail and entertainment names. Foreign exchange moved unevenly while retail sales for September appeared robust, supporting a cautious but hopeful market tone amid political and international concerns.

G Men Arrest Man Get 75000 Jewels

Federal agents and police seized jewelry believed worth 75000 dollars after breaking into a hotel tenth floor room. The raid targeted Bas Waller and Rossell House, with three small packages recovered containing 449 diamond rings. Clinton Strain of the federal investigation team led the operation.

Komnerpolis Poliee Bas Waller Rossell House Mowe Chicago Dune Clinton W Strin Haiginn

Cotton production forecast lowered by drought and heat

The U S Department of Agriculture reduced Texas cotton production forecast by about 22 percent from August, citing drought and extreme heat. Opened bales are small and opening prematurely, with conditions materially weaker than a month ago. Estimated Texas yield would be far below the five year peak, though still above 1955 totals in raw bale numbers. Mississippi and Alabama show high counts but smaller than Texas.

Austin Itl States Department of Agriculture Asia Heals Uhal Alabama

Grain Market News Signals Shifts in Chicago Prices

Chicago grain markets show firming wheat and mixed corn movements as traders hear reports of overbidding in Southwestern markets for Iowa corn. Town prices include September wheat around 1.11 to 1.14 a bushel and December near 1.20, with oats lower and provisions steady. San Antonio prices list corn at 9 to 10 cents per bushel, wheat around 1.10 to 1.23, and rye and barley shown with varied quotes. Local receipts lag previous week, reflecting tentative demand and market shifts across regions.

Chicago Cor Towa Roth Hacun San Antonio San Antonia Cain Milo Mae Narminal Decker Rats Sion Core Lave Sadie

Mother Loses Suit for Child Support in 1930s Case

Judge Everett FL Johnsore of the Thirty-seventh District court ruled Thursday that Clara Carte cannot compel support for her 9 year old daughter from the former husband. The case cites a 1935 law altering duties. Carte, connected to a chain of service stations, sought $250 monthly.

Everett FL Johnsore Luly Carte Clara Carte Ninety-fouria Johnson Clara Carle

Livestock prices plummet across markets and regions

Livestock sales show mixed results with calves and yearlings priced around 5.00 to 5.50 for light stock, medium kinds at 4.25 to 3.50, and higher grades up to 10.00 or more. Cattle receipts near 4000 with steady but uneven demand. hogs and sheep also move variably, with strongest activity in packing and feeder segments across St Louis, Chicago, Kansas City, Fort Worth, and other centers. Market tone ranges from steady to lower, with some regions noting improved demand for lightweights and yearlings while heavier cattle soften. Overall reports indicate active trade in some classes and softer momentum in others, reflecting cross-market volatility.

Aes Otter Hut Wales Amuis Livestock ST. Louis Aleope Hisavies Scar Calyag Oklahoma Steess Taracly Deel Aaurace Bulla Slaughter Chicago Cnidado Bo —Ap-Usdai Ward, Sherifcls Grassera Hose KANSAS_CITY- LIVESTOCK Kansas City USDA Ateady Mort Packer Odiota Fort Worth Port Worth Ehéeptmarket Dulce

Spectral Payout Prompts Caution in New Jersey

In Sea Bright New Jersey Mrs William Worth finds a colored paper lump on the sidewalk and thinks it a 21000 bill. She discovers it is a canceled gold certificate worth less, issued by the treasury for federal reserve bank convenience. West bankers doubt how to redeem it and forward the matter to Washington.

Bill Finder SEA Bright N. J. Bept Wiliam Worth of Highland Pis Ik Wis Treasury Washington

California Growers Market Prices Across Produce List

Market listing shows a wide range of farm goods with prices for items such as potatoes, cucumbers, cauliflower, grapes, oranges, and tomatoes. Includes numerous regional names and prices per dozen, per pound, or per basket, reflecting varied harvests and vendors in the California and Texas areas.

Ferrers Autora A. Gas el Patton

Poultry and Produce Prices Steady Across Markets

The report lists unchanged prices for poultry and produce including dressed poultry and live cattle across Chicago and New York markets. It notes steady butter and mixed produce pricing with receipts and shipments quantified, and mentions fluctuating avian items like turkeys and ducks along with regional variations in Kansas City and Savannah shipments.

Cigcagy Poultry Chicago Plymouth Plymouth Rock White Rock Leenorp Wrehack cileXena Lezhorn Fogdlers Lure Keva Dome Surreal Secripla Abe

William Randolph Hearst Brief Filed Over Telegram Raid Case

Special report from Washington describes William Randolph Hearst’s brief in his suit challenging private telegram raids by the Black Senate committee. It questions whether the Senate prerogative overrides constitutional rights and if senators are immune from judicial restraint in cases involving citizens’ rights. The filing cites Tugwell and Franklin v. Township as precedent, with the Senate committee’s response due within 20 days and possible early October action.

Amrrican Washington Tha William Randolph Wearst U. S Court of Appeals Asha Hanson United States Senate United States District Supreme Court Hugo Black Alabama Senate Committee Hanson St. Joseph Tugwell Ensa Trgwell Nbastiad

Dollar Market Dips as Currencies Steady in Paris and Boston

A mixed day in early trading reports shows the U S dollar steady at about 5.0570 francs in Paris with the franc close to 2878 to the pound and U S trading roughly unchanged from New York. Boston wool prices drifted, with moderate sales and broadly steady to higher tones on certain fine wools, while other commodities and stock markets noted varied activity.

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