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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1929
Page
21
Cottons trade in New Orleans shows a decline with July and October futures slipping as export demand weakens slightly. Reports cite cooler weather, improved Liverpool cables, and modest liquidity with losses easing toward mid-session. prices emphasize a mixed tone across months and regional selling pressure.
London metals market notes strong prices with spot and futures for zinc and lead. Silver bars and Mexican dollars quoted, money market rates at 3.5 percent for short bills and 2 months bills at 3.25 percent. Exchange details show bid and offer levels for bar zinc and other precious metals. Headline figures include lead and zinc futures around £24 and £23 10s respectively.
Charles A. Lindbergh and his wife began the third leg of their air journey to Florida from Charleston this morning. Weather delays and rough conditions briefly halted the takeoff but improved, allowing a smooth departure for Miami where Lindbergh aims to inaugurate passenger service to Central American cities.
O E England aged 44 of 1100 Ceralvo street attempted to present a broken wheel he carried around in court as evidence after his car was struck by a vehicle operated by C C Huble 35 at Kick plate in Tamora streets. England’s car overturned trapping his wife beneath it before he could introduce the wheel and he faced hearings in corporation court.
In Genoa on September 1 a report suggests that the League should act to explore a renewed pact between the College and Britain. A committee will study the proposal and report back. The aim is to see if the treaty can be found within the covenant of the nations. Cecil Hurst of England is named as the lead figure.
A tentative city planner appointment is expected to be discussed with city officials on Friday. The meeting aims to review the planner's role in guiding a service operation and outlines the formal steps toward confirmation. Key figures referenced include Harland Ratibalamew and entities connected to the planning bureau.
A dated fragment lists numerous stock and bond listings with prices and broker notes. It shows bids, offers, and remarks on symbols, offering wanted, and stated that prices are provided for guidance and may include accrued interest and other terms.
New York Sept 1 Call money rates slipped from 10 percent to 3 percent as plentiful supply eased credit pressure. Bank merger talk and steady gains in Commercial Solventas and Otis Elevator boosted speculative activity while major houses urged caution in new commitments. Strong shows from Atlas Powder American Telephone and other majors were offset by decreases in several firms amid mixed overall results.
A disturbance triggered by several inmates at a girls school led to furniture destruction in dorms and corridors during breakfast. State police intervened, restraining students with handcuffs to restore order as staff attempted to calm the situation by disciplinary measures.
Port Arthur Texas reports the death of two year old Willie Cene fan, daughter of Mr and Mrs B L Canton, after a scalding incident at Port Neches. The tragedy involved a botmburger etand of a big busi eta lx offered to use in Classifica tion.
Chicago on September 18 reports a rise in wheat values driven by foreign buying, Australia crop woes, and rail service concerns. Corn moved irregularly, oats firm, and provisions slipped. San Antonio grain notes farm payments for bridge trades and prices for millet and rye. Minneapolis flour markets show unchanged prices with shipments highlighted.
Jobe Vann, a black man, was found guilty by a federal jury in Leavenworth Kansas on three counts of selling narcotics. He was sentenced by Judge Charles Baynton to 20 months in Leavenworth federal prison. Two related charges were dropped amid defense claims of entrapment. A narcotics agent testified to multiple morphine purchases from the defendant.
At the Zoological Park, all department chiefs will be issued dark blue suits with gold trim and capes bearing the title Zoological Park. The move precedes a planned event as orders and insignia are prepared for distribution next week.
Judge Dave Watson Goll awarded a 20 dollar fine to Lamm 22, of Greer Street, for negligent collision that sent a van into the South Tonite and Taena Vista area. A bystander, Will Ler 45, of Saunders Avenue, was injured as the vehicle overturned near the downtown section.
In Mart, John Acker received one cent in damages from a district court jury after suing Constable Charles Beckham for false arrest two years ago. Acker had sought ten dollars. A separate note from Port Arthur reports a fatality in a bar brawl with Pi-Ruperta Valdez of Mexico identified among those involved. Rid ee Ja is being held in connection with the shooting.
Trade was light at the San Antonio livestock market as buyers cleared week’s supply. Prizes quoted earlier by local dealers held at close. cattle and calves showed varied demand with steers, yearlings, and hogs ranging in price across light volumes.
Market updates report little trading in sugar and coffee with slight shifts in futures. Cuban holders remain firm while September spreads show limited activity. refined sugar holds at 40 cents per pound and egg and cream prices in Kansas City edge lower on thinning demand.
San Francisco managers announced Jackie Fields will meet Gorilla Jones in San Francisco on October 21 after a September 23 postponement due to Fields infection. The title fight with Dundee in Chicago was delayed and now rescheduled.
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 Hipherd FE. Enright former police commissioner formally accepted the mayoralty nomination of the Square Teal porte tart night on a platform of law enforcement He said he stand with President Keaver on the sste and charged Mayor James Walker and Tam roars Mell wth responsibility for what he terried the complete break dawn of law enforcrment in this city. ORKER ON SICK LIST Paseutetilley Ark Sept 10 iFi-Jarnall Tiny Gardner 205 pound tackle will be out of practice for several dase dus to alight ilinean The announcement came to no firat cale fortane to atelie peas Galveretty football quad.
New crop honey sold at six cents a quart at the oval market with broader lots at fifty five cents a quart. Texas peaches arrive from the north to San Antonio with prices around twenty two dollars a bushel. Kerr county pears bring one fifty to one seventy five a bushel. Cantaloupes plentiful with selected large ones at two dollars a bushel. Colorado and New Mexico cantaloupes on sale at one forty per crate. Lemons scarce, about two dollars a bushel, with price trend rising to two twenty five soon.
A list of varied produce prices including avocados, cantaloupes, carrots, onions, lemons, okra, cucumbers, grapes, melons, tomatoes, and more. Prices are given per unit such as per dozen, per bushel, per pound, or per crate, with items like apples, peaches, and berries noted alongside. Absent clear dates or locations.
Market notes list various poultry prices with fractions of a cent per pound for different cuts and types. Counts include Fre peusd, Fre ag eo, Turkish offerings, and a range around 18 to 26 cents per pound with several mid 19s and 23 cents figures. The report appears to be a dated price column from a local listing.
Fort Worth market notes show activity in poultry and produce with references to figures on prices and shipments. California stock and turkeys appear alongside dairy and butter trends, with multiple entries indicating regional trade movement and fluctuating demand.
The life of Elsie Robinson born 1888 in Benicia California spans a mine owner career cooking nursing writing and drawing. She moved from New England deserts and the Mother Lode reflecting a restless search for health and meaning and began her daily column six years ago. Her own words reveal a series of houses and places from Benicia Vermont to the California gold country with vivid memories of polenta tamales and travels.
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