Bank official admits pay 1 million in 1928 29
Washington February 21 evidence shows Charles E Mitchell received salaries totaling one million dollars during 1928 and 1929 as an officer of the Insull related security operations. Mitchell testified that of twenty billion dollars his company handled, losses or defaults approached one billion. He spoke as the first witness in the Senate banking committee inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Charles E. Mitchell
Nennile Banking Committee
Mitchell
George W. Davidson
Central
Davison
Ferdinand Pecora
Insull
Owen DL Young
Man Sentenced to Eight Years for Attack on Girl
Chester O Berry a 50 year old carnival worker pled guilty in Thirty seventh District court to a statutory offense against an 11 year old girl Laura Mas Fowler in Xenefle Ohls. The jury gave him eight years in the state penitentiary plus eight months already served in jail during a trial. Berry said he is married with a family and the offense occurred in Esa Antonio on June 22 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester O. Berry
Laura Mas Fowler
Xenefle
Ohls
Bexar County
Berry
Guitir
Esa Antonio
Receiver Sought For Murrey Motor Sales Lease Case
Martin Zbrs filed in 73rd District Court on Tuesday for appointment of a receiver and for $2500 rent from Murrey Motor Sales, Henom Hansen, and San Antonio Bowling Aers Incorporated. Judge Frederick Stevens set March 4 at 9:30 a.m. for a hearing. The petition states 614 Broadway was leased in 1928 by Knight-Overland for eight and a half years, later assigned to Murray, then Hansen for a bowling alley, with liability for rent under the lease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Zbrs
Murrey Motor Sales Company
Henom Hansen
San Antonio Boeling Aers, Incorporated
Frederick Stevens
Ebest
Broadway
Knight-Overland Company
Imase
Murray Company
Hansen
What Congress Is Doing What Congress Is Doing
Senate debates an independent offices appropriation bill and reviews a stock market inquiry. Finance continues an economic survey while conference reports on treasury postal supply are considered. Agriculture studies agricultural policy amid uncertain regulation. a failed appointment bill is noted and the committee discusses production amendments and state submissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Finance Committee
Treasury-Post Office
Masonic Lodges Observe Birth of Washington Nine
Masonic lodges in San Antonio and surrounding towns mark the birth of George Washington with a Wednesday dawn meeting at the Scottish Rite cathedral ab 7 m. Judge M A Childers will give an address and Guy Cuds will preside. The Rev. Hiram J Harrison will offer the invocation. High Twelve singers directed by Godfrey W. Rogers will perform, with Earl Fuller accompanying. Lodges participating include Alamo 44 Anchor 422 San Antonio 1079 Army 1105 Kelly 1131 Albert Pike 1169 Patterson tt Community 1201 and Harlandale 1413. Masons and families are invited.
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Washington
Ban Antonio
Scathish Rite Cathedral
George Washington
M. A. Childers
Guy Cuds
Anchor
Falte Bories
Hiram 3. Harrison
Alamo
High Twelve
Godfrey W. Rogers
Alamo Lodge
Earl Fuller
Anchor Lodge
San Antonio
Army
Kelly
Albert Pike
Patterson
Nao
Community
Harlandale
Cotton Market Sees Mixed Open and Variations in Prices
The New Orleans market opened steady with notices of 11200 bales viewed and March contracts easing slightly on continued demand. Prices ranged as May, July, and October bids moved, with early gains fading to a modest finish as buyers awaited further direction amid a softening outlook. In Liverpool, cotton receipts reached 15000 bales with American futures showing slight declines and various middling quotes reported alongside steady to higher futures activity.
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Orleans
Pen
Aly Cn
Remterday
Tamarda
Grain Market Report From San Antonio Grain Market
Grain market notes from San Antonio describe steady to lower prices amid mixed London and Chicago bids. Wheat faced pressure from drought and war fears while corn and oats showed limited movement. European and Canadian markets showed varied rates as buyers remained cautious amid uncertain demand and weather.
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Gretna
Riverpest
Cabiea Seid
Bnwlish
Offerina
Pening
Besinz
Vallee
Local Market Figures Record Slow Trade in February
Fragmented OCR text shows rough, unreadable notes on prices and sales. Key entities are unclear, but references to February and city markets suggest a brief report on trading activity and price movements. The readable bits indicate a local commerce snapshot with minimal specifics.
Glass Confirms Cabinet Refusal
Senator Carter Glass confirms the cabinet refusal amid a Washington report of unresolved cabinet decisions. Roosevelt era finance coverage notes the ongoing selection process and treasury role debates as the new administration shapes policy.
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Glass
Washington, D. C
Carter Glass
Ocr
Virgil
Ealynet
Resident
Eitet Roonevell
Glaes
Honul News Service Finance
Income tax debate in Texas favors ability to pay standard
Austin Feb 21 The house revenue committee heard H R 282 Mrs Garah Hughes Dallas proposes a graduated net income tax 1 to 7 percent individuals 1 to 5 percent corporations with exemptions 31000 for single 2000 for a married with 200 each for dependents First 1000 above exemption taxed at 1 percent second 1000 at 14-4 percent Tax would tap intangibles not capturable by ad valorem and is projected to raise at least 17.5 million annually R J Andress Dallas ex-secretary explained features and administration by state tax commissioner At least 50 000 federal returns last year cited and eight tenths of 1 percent of Texans would be taxed opponents argued on fairness and impact on farmers and retailers
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Austin
Texas
House Revenue and Taxation Committee
Garah Hughes
Dallas
Hughes
R. J. Andress
Joint Legislative Tax Survey Committee
Andress
Jobbyiste
Harold Kavton
San Antonio
Ekaytai
Farnsworth
State of
Washington
Hughee
Wisconsin
A. H. Montgomery
University of Texas Economics Department
Montgomery
Alex Boence
Dallas Allorney
Spence
Wall Street Mixed as Jewelry Trade Highlights Elusive Market
The stock market shows narrow gains amid uneven profit taking. A report notes late trading activity centered on jewelry and precious metals with attention to Pacific and American firms and several named brokers.
Livestock Prices Edge Higher on Mixed Demand at Omaha
Livestock market notes from Omaha show receipts around 70 head, with slow but steady demand. Calves and feed cattle mixed, common and medium calves easing to 1.50 to 2.60 per cwt, heifers and cows varying, buyers cautious but steady for quality stock.
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Elaw
Wens Mont
Atockera
Feedera Avaree
Heli Fx
Zand
Cholce
Arneher
Credar
Kommon
Snedian
Enein
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Aelon Lamba
Lambs
Feeder
Jombe
Rence
Emes
Wether
Toms Wresroce
ST. Lows
Catlie
Revelstr
Packera
Fruit and Vegetable Shipments Signal Market Turbulence
Shipping week end reports from Texas and Cuba show citrus and mixed vegetables in steady supply with cabbage, cucumbers, lemons, and greens hitting markets. Prices vary from steady to higher, with wholesalers and buyers posting bids and crates per ton, per half crate, and per bushel as transport and demand shift.
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United Gintee
Agricultoral Economier
Forex Department of Agriculture
Ban Antonie
Yesus
Chamber of Fammerae
Tollowa
Texas
Texea
Cuba
Scrambereley Bt
Texan
Polnla
Lower Valley
Cate Wade
Beare
Aleady
Terex
York
Markelbot Atendy
Beyer
Markel Ebcot Ateady
Texas Burmels
Murkal
Guanely
Trade brisk as markets quote vegetable and fruit prices
A market report lists brisk trading in vegetables and fruits with price changes. Idaho russet potatoes created by the Prutt company appear at 110 per hundredweight arrival at Laureigna, with strawberries from the Filio Grande valley also quoted. Produce rates cover a wide range from cabbage to oranges and beans, with notable prices for apples, avocados, and tomatoes.
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Pruitt Commissio
Ratland
Laureigna
Yamaalan
Filo Grande Valley
Florida
Almendy
Pauna
Arkunane
California
Deans
Orenges Texan
Temple
Paraley
Yellow Booth
American Pasteurn
Potatoon
Maine
Vatatoeh
Colorado
Nebraska
Fatatoes
Taeha Rurais
Potamon
Idalin Burnsle
Radin
Dorea Lwzetas
Alrawharzion
de Dimen
New York Poultry and Produce Prices Decline in Mixed Trade
New York and Chicago reports show mixed poultry and dairy prices. Ducks, leghorns, and broilers varied with firm demand for some items, while dairy shipments and potato markets show slower trading and fluctuating receipts across major markets.
Texas World Fair Commission Members Attend Austin Conference
Porter Whaley, manager of the chamber of commerce, and Mrs Florence Grinwald, both members of the Texas world fair commission, are to attend a conference called by Governor M A Ferguson in Austin on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter Whaley
Chamber of Commerce
Florence Grinwald
Commission
M. A. Ferguson
Austin
Reserve Officer Goes to School ent John Siricker
Reserve officer John Siricker travels from Fort Benning Georgia to attend infantry officer training. The note records a personal move to begin military schooling, mentioning routing and ongoing education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Siricker
Vance Core
War department bill conferees clash over jobs training fund
Congressional conferees on the war department appropriation bill met without adopting the senate’s 22 million plan to train 88,600 unemployed youths for one year at Citizens Military Training Camps. Opposition from Nose conferees arose as Representative Collins cites better uses such as repairing dilapidated arsenal buildings. The panel also did not address a 202,000 remount and horse breeding line for cavalry and Mounted troops.
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Warrington
D. C
War Department
Senate
Omocrowie
Collins
Miastaalppl
Couzens Banking Bill Advances In Senate Committee
Senate banking committee fast tracked the Couzens emergency banking bill authorizing the comptroller of the currency to apply state restrictions to national banks. Sponsored by Senator Couzens of Michigan, it follows a Michigan plan to segregate and freeze bank assets with limited withdrawals and kept deposits. The measure runs for one year, through March 3, 1949.
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Couzens
Senate
Washington, D. C
Senate Banking Committee
Comptroller
Benator Couveng
Republican
Michigan
Squid
Polish Workers on Hunger Strike in Grodno
Thirty Grodno city workers began a hunger and sleep strike in municipal offices to protest unpaid salaries. They refused to work or eat, stating they would continue until wages are paid.
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Grgodno
Poland
Prisoner Claims New Cellmate Is Robber Who Caused Fall
Morrin Lapidus a 26 year old New Yorker in the city jail to await Attention. He claimed the new inmate, arrested for investigation, robbed him of $200 three weeks earlier. Police investigate. Lapidus previously damaged Frost Brothers display window on East Houston Street seeking police action to gain employment. He says he is a Columbia University architecture graduate. He is held for malicious mischief.
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Morrin Lapidus
Lapidus
Po |Lice
Frost Brothers
East Houston Street
School of Architecture
Columbie University
Unpaid Poll Tax Questioned for Jury Eligibility
A federal court panel led by Judge R. J. McMillan heard that unpaid poll taxes do not qualify as a juror disqualification. Several men thought they were ineligible voters, but the court ruled the tax status does not affect juror eligibility as the trial of War Tak cases opened.
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Petit Furore
R. J. McMillan
Youth to Take West Point Exam Appointed entrant for military academy exam
Jack W. Chapman of 1630 West Rosewood avenue has been appointed to take the West Point entrance examination. Sam Hounton of March 7 is noted at Eighth Corps area headquarters with Charles J. Browne of 101 King Willan street as first alternate. Successful competitors will enter the day class at the United States Military Academy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack W. Chapman
West
Rosewood Avenue
West Point
Sam Hounton Marth
Eighth Corps
Charles J. Browne
King Willan Street
Wna
United States Military Academmy
Teachers Salary Warrants Cashed by Board of Education
Teachers' salary warrants totaling 1220 dollars series B numbers 22525 to 22846 inclusive were redeemed Tuesday by the board of education at the National Bank of Commerce, per Paul A. Schalz, school finance manager. A balance remains to be paid on the account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
National Bank of Commerce
Paul A. Schalz
Bilainesa
Endon Spinning Industry Output And Spindle Activity January
The endon spinning industry reported January output at 95.1 percent of capacity on a per shirt basis, down from 97.2 in December and 4.5 in January last year. January 31 spindle counts reached 31,354,608 with 23,766,988 active during the month, and total spindle hours amounted to 6,787,076,085 at an average of 217 hours per spindle, versus December figures and January last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrington
D. C
Endon
Wee
Wenaga Bureau
Plans for Relief in Cash Studied by Grocers
Plans to pay workers in cash instead of groceries will be worked out at a San Antonio grocers meeting at city hall Tuesday at 6 p.m. R. F. Burger will preside. He says cash payments would better stimulate conditions generally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Relief Committee
San Antonio
R. F. Burger
Burges
Don’t Give Up on Reclaiming Lost Items Message
A fragmentary notice invites readers to contact The Light for recovering lost possessions. It suggests repeating the message four or five times and mentions a free announcement over ETLA. Readers are advised to dial a Light writer who will prepare the message.
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ETLA
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