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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1929

Page

3

Merger Approved for Major Banking Institutions

AUBIN Web G&-Varmutian Trust News Service reports consent for a merger among several large banks. The Mercantile National Bank receives a capital boost from 250,000 to 2,000,000, with a 20 million valuation estimate. American Trust Company of Trouston gains charter approval with 100,000 capital and 10,000 surplus. Weinert State Bank charter amendment increases corporate life by eight years. A small note invites readers to see Classified News for profitable property listings with small down payments.

Witerimtluund AUBIN Varmutian Rtte Nanking Vexag Binte Bank Fie Department Apy Whimaf Mercantile Natio Bank A Tai Inday American Trust Company of Trouston Weinert State Bank

Bear Skin Parade Story of Pete Cruz

Pete Cruz braves the cold in a bear skin as he tours a villa setting. He moves about in the unusual coat, stooping at one point during the outing.

Keyes to Address Jury in Self Defense Trial

Los Angeles Feb 5 A former attorney tied to a conspiracy case expects to address the jury in his own behalf. He said he would take about 44 minutes to present his defense as the trial heads toward a Friday fur trial date.

Keyes Los Angeles Asn Asteret Tyikl Gotgoff Wd RosensNecg Mnada

Alleged Ace in Suit Ends Legal Fight Abroad

The New York Viney reports that An draw Le Meaing, a self-styled British wartime officer clai ms ties to the British army, faced defense challenges as attorney Jackson Gershein withdrew from the case citing client collaborations. No corroboration of service is provided.

New York Viney Andraw le Meaing Pell Nitib Avenge Jaco Gershein Jax Sie Wes Snl Staulin Cuir Wetwing

Overcoat With History Once Responsible for Ribt

Pete Gruz wore an overcoat with a storied past causing a near riot in a market plaza. The garment, tied to Pancho Villa, came from the bandit leader and was worn for eight years, its brown bear skin preserved despite harsh winters.

Pete Gruz Hadil Pancho Villa Finmarket Plaza Cruz Tie Shim Uthern Republic

Mrs. Wilson to Speak at Nurses Alumnae Banquet

Mrs I H Wilson head of hospital will be principal speaker at the Nurses Alumnae association annual meeting and banquet of the Taber B Green Hospital Training School at 8 30 Tuesday evening at the original Mexican restaurant. The program includes the annual election of officers reported by Ming Anita Gou wolea secretary of the association.

I. H. Wilson Robert DB. Green Hospital Taber B. Green Hospital Ming Anita Gouwolea

Notaries Warned to File Papers in Royal County

Notaries public must renew their commissions in Royal County by May, with filings due to County Clerk Jack Burke within the next few weeks. Commissions expire on May and renewal requires legislative approval to remain in effect.

Roval County Jack Burke Burke Legislatuire

Western Union Opens Commercial Cable to Newfoundland

Announcement made Tuesday reveals a new commercial cable linking Newfoundland with the Azores via the Western Union telegraph system. The move signals expanded transatlantic communication and potential business opportunities for customers in San Antonio and beyond.

Newfoundland Westernm Union ‘Telegrand Company T Hat Azores

Catarina Bank Opens in Catarina Texas

Catarina Texas a new Cataring State bank opened for business on Friday February 1 with Mitmor A Shumard as president William N McHimiry as vice president and C 18 Hees ens hier as directors A luncheon at the Catarina hotel featured a menu of products grown on the Catrina project Directors listed include J Bargatt C A Kearny Winston Wheeler Charles F O Ladd Mather A Shumard Will cIfin ney and J Pant Giles Feb 5 Tue

Catarina Texas Cataring State Bank Mitmor A. Shunard William N. McHimiry C. 18. Hees Enshier Catarina Hotel Catrina BE. Dargatt C. A Kearny Winston Wheeler Charles F. O. Ladd Mather A. Shumard Will cIfinney J. Pant Giles Tue

Wins Citizenship Back Then Faces 80000 Suit

Mrs Spreckels regained her United States citizenship in a San Francisco district court yesterday after surrendering it earlier. The case involves an $80,000 claim tied to her actions and status, with the proceedings reflecting her long history and the legal dispute surrounding her citizenship.

Editorial Writing Contest Declared by Journal Society

A local journal reports the decision of the Editorial Writing Contest judged by the Chillaint Serall society. Results were announced amid formal ceremony and comments from judges highlighting top writers and standings.

Chillaint Serall Society

State official urges crop diversification for farmers

Commissioner of agriculture calls for diversifying crops to improve soil and mineral conditions. He cites other states adopting intelligent multi crop systems and argues one crop reliance harms agriculture. He notes Texas farmers resist diversification and warns against overreliance on a single crop.

Vis AL Eorgalt Tors Rell Innchisement Cicker Urough Congress Touisia T Hose Perce Mike Coir

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