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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1931
Page
6
Fragmentary report mentions a trust operation near Tinsaelh OL HI and a bank official named in connection with a bank and police inquiry. Details are missing. no clear date, place, or full names available.
A damaged OCR report details a push to reorganize the City Central Bank. It notes depositor recovery hopes, possible liquidation outcomes, and a meeting with State Banking Commissioner James Shay in San Antonio to decide state action and surrender of affairs.
A reform committee headed by Arthur Burnell met with Wooten and others at the chamber of commerce to chart a path for bank reorganization. Depositors filled the room as proposals outlined stock purchase plans enabling restoration of operations while avoiding cross party pressure.
Delegates at the thirty third annual convention of the National Association of Retail Druggists today considered a motion on Volstead reform. The table of arguments watched by attendees featured a bitter exchange before the revolution plan was defeated amid clashes and interruptions.
A bill in the One Hundred and Twenty fifth District Court proposal was killed in the House today after a narrow vote. The measure had passed the Senate last week but did not receive a gubernatorial call.
Oklahoma city jurors hear closing arguments in the trial of Earl Quinn charged with murder after a protest incident. The jury will deliberate the evidence and determine guilt or innocence in the case involving state land and a contested event.
A ransom kidnapping case unfolds with details of two masked men abducting a man from his office in a bank district. They forced him to write a note demanding $5000 and discussed murder and arson. After threats and a failed ransom attempt, the victim was released with minimal money given, as investigators seek the suspects and motives. The account notes a Mexican youth courier and a note left on a telephone desk guiding the criminals. Authorities pursue leads as the groaning victim reports the incident to the sheriff's office.
A brief notice describes a design service by Washington LLC for baby rompers. An official explains the process and cost structure for creating fabric and patterns, noting ease and efficiency for quick assembly. The excerpt mentions Lt and Min Carin Leulae Scott as speakers in the context of design and production.
Police and deputies joined a high level search for Lindy and Anne after a plan overhaul trip in Aberghal and a hotel stay were disclosed. Authorities considered the captors likely amateurs and mistaken identity as Chief Deputy Sheriff Lawrence led the investigation. Carl Grow and two bank brothers are noted as wealthy figures connected to the case.
Reporting on the 1920s era World Series context, Hallahan is highlighted as a key pitcher for the Cardinals while Philadelphia star Adames or Adams faces injury risks. The piece notes Hallahan’s prior success, Earlington’s strong season stats, and speculation on pitching matchups as the series advances, with bets leaning toward the A's in the race for the title.
Theft of a watch from a residence at 302 Mansfield Avenue was reported to police on Friday by Ms Tony Green, detailing a break in at the home.
The article notes a proposal to reduce base wages to 85 cents per hour for port workers, with a prior contract ending October 1 and a plan to rate cotton handling and cargo at 65 cents per hour. Union leaders cite idle periods causing wage compensation needs while workers kept standard of living during busy times.
In Boston about 200 Longshoremen from the American Hawaiian line joined roughly 100 striking workers from Luckenbach, halting operations at four steamship docks. The stoppage follows days of replacements brought in by the taichenbuch lines amid ongoing labor tension and rumored wage or handle disputes.
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