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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1934

Page

9

Illinois Bank Defies FDIC Faces Court Action

A Chicago area bank, First National Bank of Englewood, defies FDIC rules by resisting mandatory FDIC insurance membership. Washington reports say the bank risks a $200 daily penalty and potential loss of its charter as it refuses to join the FDIC. Legal action looms with court filings noted by INS.

Washington INS Faeine Hinhal Belvk Englewood Ills Federal Depot Insurance Corporation PUIG Bank Jis FDIC United States Cours

Dollar quotations from London and Paris markets fall

In London early trading the dollar showed volatility amid Brent cabinet tensions. The pound weakened to 1.017 dollars, while the French franc slid to 0.9761 pounds and then closed near 0.7600. In Paris the dollar rose to 151.825 francs on a mixed day of exchange, with market uncertainty and intervention by authorities amid broad fluctuations.

London Stacesdylir Tse Fereien Damang Reidents Lowton Brent

Foreign markets rise on cabinet hopes and firm rails

Foreign markets show firmer pricing as London and Wall Street react to expected cabinet changes and Transatlantic trade news. Paris Parisian shares recoup losses while Argentine and Bolivian mining stocks dip slightly amid unsettled exchange rates and sector rotations.

London Wall Street Clicertulnter Bile Bola Marest Jy Reculsr Faris

Arson Complaint Filed by Police

City Detective C. W. Lee filed an arson complaint against L. V. Peters of 1a Eluctoo-Tat Street in Judge R. Shock's court. Peters posted a $10 bond. The complaint alleges Peters set fire to Johnna Nichols home at 912 Dakota Street on November 5.

Ern Waz Neesesinss L. V. Peters Eluctoo- Tat Street Peneo Sonn R. Shock C. W. Lee Tla Peters Johnna Nichols Dakota Steegt Ravem

Market drift and volume signal steady trading day

The tape shows overall steady action with volume lifting on some names as traders weigh chemical and industrial stocks. Major movers include Western and Celanese while utilities and rails display mixed strength amid cautious tone.

Local Market Report Signals Mixed Metal and Currency Movements

A brief market note tracks modest shifts in gold and silver prices alongside a softer U S dollar. Investors weigh industrial demand and geopolitical cues, with analysts noting thin turnover as traders await new data.

Earnings Rise for First Quarter Despite Loss Reported

In a chaotic 1923 report from Chicago Potatoes, earnings show 393,160 after tax with a 4 percent content share, yet a net loss of 250,075 in the first six months. The document cites shipments, Wisconsin terms, and references to commodity trades amid unclear figures.

Obituary for William Honey Zell 38 at Legion Texas

William Honey Zell 38 of 1843 West Summit Avenue died at Legion hospital Legion Texas Friday from Poser Loring chapel services conducted by Rev G C Cadwallender of Kaalman Tesss. Burial in Mission Burial Park with Father Johny Zely and brothers Fred and George Zeh of Paul Chestes.

William Honey Zell West Summit Avenue Legion Hospital Legion, Texas Park Cheater N.Y Sergicus Poser Loring Kaalman Tesss Mission Burial Park Johny Zely Arid Brothers Fred Ait George Zeh Pail Chestes

Half way to goal in Y W C A campaign drive

Half of the 22 600 target for the Y W C A drive in San Antonio has been raised with a report showing fifteen hundred twenty five dollars to Gate. The drive continues for a week or ten days with a mopping up committee formed by the finance group. Miss Luiz Gordon campaign director from the aligns board will depart Thursday for California to oversee campaigns as a member of the coat associations. Mrs Frank Paschal will supervise the mop up during the next ten days.

Y.W. Ponds W. C Luiz Gordon Aligns Board San Antonio

Red Cross Roll Call Plans Discussed

A meeting at the courthouse Thursday morning outlined Red Cross roll call plans for Besar county. Speakers included El D Fak and Porter Tarig, with Joe Jones and Mra J Sten noted among attendees.

Red Cross Besar County

Bexar County Purchases Three Automobiles

The county commissioners report three automobiles purchased for official use. One car funded by a venue, assigned to be used by court and supervision staff for youth activities. Details are incomplete due to damaged text surrounding Beulhtyn.

Bexar Court Thurian Cits Fteme Beulhtyn

Negro elected in Chicago district in post New Deal era

Arthur W. Mitchell, a Black candidate, narrowly defeats Cesar De Priest in Illinois s first district race, becoming the first African American in Congress from this area. Mitchell cites Tuskegee ties and vows to serve without letting race define his agenda, signaling a shift under the New Deal era.

Chicago Audion Hae Cesar de Priest Arthur W. Mitchell Booker T. Washington Tuskeane Institute Waois Ayy Nvero We Priest Mitchel de Priest Tiely Balliwick Alabama Hervandanf Canimbia Uren Miteneni

Grain Market In Chicago Sees Higher Prices Amid Hesitation

Grain market notes mixed movements with Chicago prices higher after a cautious start. Argentina shipments influence, wheat slips then recovers, corn steady to firmer, oats and rye follow, and overall cereal pits show modest gains with cautious buying. Reports of Argentina wheat cargoes arriving near Houston add to market tension. SAN ANTONIO market prices included for grains and hay with bids and ton weights.

Chicago Nova Chica Argentina Rhin Houston Tex Trad San Antonio Mi Jaen Sam Antonio

Commission Debts Petition Hearing on Farm Loan Extension

The hearing, before Judge Rod McMillan, considers extending time to pay farm debts tied to the late husband. Mrs Matthies explains the farm's heavy debt since his death and her inability to meet obligations. Edward Lee Holtz appears as a trustee or related party in the bankruptcy context, with debt listed at 410 and assets around 230.

Alex Rod, McMillan Cresitere Matthies Thy Edward Lee Holtz Arclareé Bankrupy

Poultry and Produce Prices in Chicago Area Market

Market notes from Chicago area poultry and produce in early trading show steady prices for dressed layers and geese, with Leghorns, roosters, and ducks listed alongside supply details. Hen and turkey categories appear, while general trends indicate little change in most items.

Qhicary Chucagg TAP Paylin Bua Jd Tucks Sivady Ali We Hem Tome Mie Geese

BETTE DAVIS SEEN STOPPED FOR COFFEE AND SANDWICH IN SAN ANTONIO

Bet­te Davis traveling back to Hollywood with companions stopped Thursday morning at Plaza hotel in San Antonio for coffee and a sandwich before resuming drive to El Paso. The star, in New York and Boston recently, and known for Of Human Bondage and Anthony Adverse, spoke casually about politics and film plans as she relaxed before continuing the West Coast work.

Rete Davis Gergeous Warner Brothers Ster San Antonio Hollywood Nelson Nelson Anseyeen Howard Lady Pox Efinipang New York Bostons Miss Davis Plaza Hotel Net la al Paso Sir Flatonia Miss Ravis Wile Duck Donald Meek Richard Dennett Anthony Adverse Edward G Hobinson West Coast Upton Sinclair Celtics

Tailors strike disrupts San Antonio shops

In San Antonio multiple tailor shops faced slowdowns as a three day strike by Latin American Journeymen Tailors' association affected worker duties. Some tailors returned to work under union pressure, while others remained idle or pursued partial work.

Journeyien Tailors Aij Pregsers’ Association San Antonio Tereas Argant- Fath American Federation of Lats Mrankine J. Jesr Tenizalini Tolhe Ben Pryos Reyes Idar Sonthy Alamo Slrer Tate Wednes Way

Cheese Firm Head to Inspect Plant

James G Krall of Chicago heads Ferast Pas Ghorse officials to inspect a newly opened plant in Victoria. Limiting wording due to OCR noise, the report mentions a formal opening and the presence of other executives, with remarks by Kraft and a chamber of commerce sponsor event.

James G. Krall Chicago Ferast-Pas Ghorse Company Fan Actonio Victoria i Allord Bee United Brees William Y Silenetes AL J Riddett

Lawyer Granted Federal Practice Admitted in Federal Court

G B Johnny was admitted to practice in federal court by Judge 1 K J Menitlan upon recommendation by expert Schaeppy. Johnson becomes the first local attorney to be admitted here since a 30 day investigation into all attorneys after a formal application for practice was offered.

G. B. Johnny Thursday K. J. Menitlan Johnson Egpert Schaeppy McMillae

Suit Settled Over Government Hill Parsonage

Judge Frederick Stevens announced a settlement in the suit by P M Prenman seeking possession of the Government Hill parsonage. The title has been placed in trust for the government church and the case dismissed. Defendants included Rev William Welburn and trustees of Church of Christian Fellowship.

William DB. Welburn Frederick Stevens Seventy-third District Court Steves Abe Torheys Government Hill Stevens P.M Prenman San Antonio Texas Cenferonce Methodist Episcopal Church South Fide Young Welturiy Ghureh of Christian Fellowship How R. N. Johnson

Fake money order scheme shocks El Paso post office

Post office workers aided by strict service teams investigated a counterfeit money order incident. Agents Ed Terrell and Den Guill traced the fake S20 bill to Myric Shuver and George Start, two Monticeliy residents who tried to cash it at a local station. Terrell's probe began after El Paso agents sent the bogus note to test the department.

Edwards Terrell Mime Cepa Terrell el Paso Monticeliy Jawa Myric Shuver George Start

VDDD HS Blessing and Entwined Marriage Plans Revealed

Nov 8 1 El fen Wilken Mendes seeks consent to wed Rafael Lopez De Onite, amid family doubts. The agreement follows earlier opposition from Senator William Gibbs Meadse’s family ties while Riverside authorities note De Onate’s claimed Spanish ancestry and a 19 year age difference. The case touches marriage laws banning whites and Orientals in California.

Tos Angles Elfen Wilken Mendes Phin Rafael |Lopez de Onite Maila Wiko de Onzte Wiliam Gibbs Meadse Ellen de Onate Riverside Mentius

Woman Seriously Injured in Crash at Hackery Street

Mrs Hatssoenter, 19, of 241 Mas bane atrest, was seriously injured when her car overturned after a collision with an unidentified vehicle at Hackeery Street and Fair nvemue. Her husband was cut. two small children escaped. Mrs Knebler reportedly suffered a broken leg and possible internal injury. Police listed W Brash or AR Simpson Street as the other driver.

Hatssoenter Masbane Atrest Hackeery Street Fair Nvemue Medical Arts Hospital Jow Knebler W.¥. Brash AR Simpson Strest Elion

Ninth Infantry officers set to sail for service abroad

Officers EM Grego and Joe Conn of the Ninth Infantry received orders to sail from San Francisco for service in the Philippines. Lieutenants R. K. Boyd and A. W. Dannemiller also ordered to sail from San Francisco on January 4 for same duty.

Ninth Infantry EM. Grego Joe Conn Dayi San Francisco Jamsey R. K. Boyd A. W. Dannemiller

Woodhull Granted Permit to Leave by County Board

County commissioners on Thursday granted Judge Frost Wood permission to depart. The document outlines authority for Woodhall to travel to Meats, with Mrs Woodhull planning to join the journey on Friday.

Woodhull Frost Wood Inaka

Wages Gap Narrowing Between Farm and Industrial Work

The article discusses the wage disparity between farm workers and industrial workers in the United States. It notes four million farm hands versus thirteen to fifteen million industrial workers, with charts showing post war wage indexes. Industrial wages peaked well above prewar levels while farm wages lagged, dipping to 27 percent below prewar in April 1933, then industrials recovered while farms remained weak.

United States

San Antonio and St Louis Livestock Market Report

Reading from Dulce to San Antonio cattle sales shows prices steady to firm for calves and yearlings while fat bulls and dressing weights rise modestly. hogs and lambs mix with slower demand. Kansas City and St Louis market figures list cattle and veal prices, with steers steady and feeders mixed, reflecting regional trading activity.

Xuling San Antonio yeatHass Lowe Ehuize Gsioxa Eiehls Isis Zeal ST. Louis Jsvestock St Louis M. S Abi Hoge Rane Slauchter Slanzhler

Cotton Market Opens Steady in New Orleans Trade

New Orleans opened steady as the cotton market showed initial gains. Early trades advanced about 2 points with December near 1.24 and March around 1.20, while Liverpool reports mixed activity with American inquiries firm and prices hovering near midpoints in late trade.

New Orleans LaventaurentTox Liverpool Amiartean Maine Marehy Italy

Politics Helped Smash Romance of Miss Swanson

Gloria Swanson testified in Los Angeles divorce courts that politics and quarrelsome behavior led to the end of her marriage to Michael Farmer her fourth husband. A friend Lois Wilson described Farmer as abusive when politics came up and Swanson recalled a decree ending their union amid repeated insults. Swanson had been linked to Herbert Marshall, though he denied plans to divorce Edna Best.

Miss Swanson Los Angeles Gloria Swanson Michael Farmer Trish Spartaway Miss Ganson Wye Decrey Farner Lois Wilson Fanner Hoosevelt Miss Wilson Iss Swanson Herbert Marshall Bug Fish Edne Best

Thieves Prepare for Cold Winter Heist Report

Police report multiple thefts during winter preparation. Items stolen include money from a Highland Avenue residence, a dress from Levedarez store, a stickpin from Oscar Powell’s home, and clothing and other valuables from BR Trunks and Vir Garcia residences. Suspects afoot in several local addresses.

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Agencies Set Rules for National Housing Act Title Two

R Ay Tullis, director of the NHA in San Antonio, announced new qualifications for lenders under Title No 2 covering mortgageable property and construction. Federal agencies include national and state banks mutual savings banks mutual building and loan associations and life insurance companies. Applications go to the Federal Housing Administration in Washington.

R. Ay ‘Tullis NHA Jth Ban Antonio Tawal Tilus Federal Housing Administration Washington Gust Companies Muliiad Savings Mutual Building and Loan Associations Ife Insurance Tillis Mub- Ject

Queretaro Governor Calls for Executions of Priests

Governor Saturhine Osorule of Queretaro demanded the federal government execute three Catholic priests on sedition charges. He told the chamber of deputies that firing squads should deal with priests who he says cause trouble, accusing exiled clergy of joining rebels in Guanajuato.

Mexico City Saturhine Osorule Queretaro Osborne Felows Guanajuato

Texas Hair Association to Meet in Dallas in September

Hotel men discuss the annual Texas Hair Association convention in Dallas from September 1 to 4 at the Plaza hotel. State president Jack White will lead the program planning. Attending members included Web Stark Austin and the association’s legislative committee chair.

Texas Hair) Association Dallas Plaza Hotel Jack White Web Stark

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