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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1931

Page

2

Bank Liquidation Plan Faces Depositors Probe

Debtors press for control in the closed bank case as a committee demands equal authority with a temporary liquidating agent. Governor Sterling and Banking Commissioner Shaw meet the depositors seeking a shared role, while Lewis resigns from his former firm to accept the post.

A. J. Davis Mark and ‘Trust Company James Shaw Lewis Bhaw Ross Sterling Myuidanns Pepe Shaw San Antonio William B. Entlongs Arthur C. Teonett Charies M. Dickson Geebanom Finn Byencer Rogers Lexis and Slattop Ieper Mit

Deposits May Yield 0 Percent in Bank Notice

A historical bank notice discusses deposits potentially yielding zero percent and outlines mailings of statements, access to safety deposit boxes, and orderly handling of customer papers. It urges stockholders owing a 100 percent stock assessment to pay promptly to fulfill legal and moral obligations and notes dividend amounts depend on funds available.

Motorist Fined 3675 When Appeal Taken From Court

Gramercy resident D Kipp 37 faced a speeding charge on Hildebrand Street after driving at 40 mph in the 1700 block. Police officer testimony supported the speeding, Judge Matlock fined $10 then raised to $15 on appeal. The judge criticized frequent appeals by motorists, warning of renewed trials.

Matlock Jegpenst Hl D. Kipp Gramercy Place Stobert Wear Kipp Hildebrand Street Sudpe Oliver Wear Anges

Houston Strikes Loom as Longshoremen Resume Talks

In Houston a labor dispute on the docks edges toward a resumption of talks after several days of disruption. Reports indicate the longshoremen’s strike over wage issues has strained the port, with several ships delayed and tension lingering among workers and managers.

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Tax Increase Bill Filibuster Urged in State House

A proposed tax increase bill drew a filibuster call from Representative Ls Guercila a Republican of New York as part of House progressives program. No evidence was presented of illegal activity by bank officers directors or employees in closing of the mall ition. Kentera safety deposit boxes have seen reduced activity as centers withdraw. Regular banking hours were agreed on the relearn of money in the pores.

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Senate Proposes Inquiry Into Banking Collapse

A Texas senate debate centers on forming a three member committee to investigate the state banking department over the failed City-Central Bank and Trust Company of San Antonio. The resolution cites insolvency, improper disclosures, and depositor risks, with calls for witness summons and a $500 expense allotment for the inquiry.

City-Central Bank and Trust Company William H FATLS_ Williamsan Perpteri Williamson Gaid State Department of Banking Init Ialts Eenate State Banking Department State Bank- Ine Texas Allocnes General

Theater body calls parley in San Antonio meeting

San Antonio Little Theater supporters are invited to a general meeting at the Menger Hotel from 2:30 to 4 p.m. and 4:49 to 5:29 p.m. on Wednesday. Coatey Growne, director, will outline plans to expand the organization and launch a venture featuring This Thing Called Love by Edmund Burke as the first show.

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Two Guilty Pleas Filed in Liquor Possession Cases

Two pleas of guilty to liquor law violations were entered before United States Commissioner Paul A. Laex hart. The men were remanded to the county jail in default of bond. George W. Gilan pleaded guilty to possession in connection with seizure by prohibition officers of 72 pints of beer and whiskey. Leckbare exid and Turner pleaded guilty to charges of manufacture and illicit dealing involving illicit liquor. J. W. Coe pleaded guilty to several counts of evading prohibition restrictions. One defendant was released on bond with conditions pending December 1.

United States Paul A. Laexhart Satur Lay George W. Gilan Doha A. Turner J. WV. Coe Dural West Feoticie

San Antonio Adopts Painting and Decorating Fee Ordinances

San Antonio enacts two ordinances regulating painters and decorators. A yearly license fee of 5 dollars and a bond are required for contractors, with permit fees from 25 cents to 4 dollars based on size. Apprentices pay 3 dollars, while four rated painters and paperhangers face 8 dollars. Enforced with permit rules to raise standards, the measures followed labor groups’ push for safer, higher quality work. The ordinances, long debated, were approved after a public hearing and city council action.

San Antonio Charles Or. Fineham Geom Treth Ordinancia Gaspelationn

South Carolina to Cut Cotton Acreage

South Carolina will reduce its cotton crop for next year to one per cent of the normal, regardless of weather, with Governor Hecker of South Carolina and Governor Russell of Georgia meeting in Atlanta. The policy follows a regional effort as other states consider acreage curbs and relief measures for cotton farmers.

South Carolina Atlanta South Carolinas Tra C. Hecker Richard B- Russell Jr Georgia Tobanes South Garotina Esi Blackwood Georgia Revercor Ta Alara

Former Post Office Official Dies in City

A former official of the postoffice, tied to Grover Clay, died here after serving in a official capacity. The report notes his roles and mentions connections to the general land office in the later years of his career.

Postoffice Dies Univertal Nereier T— Frank Poulmeater General Land OCATT Cireriunder Grover Clay

Car Unrest Flares in Glasgow Amid Jobless Riots

In Glasgow Scotland a police cordon held back hundreds of jobless protesters led by John McGovern Labor MP after clashes in tenement districts. Authorities reported no fresh outbreaks late tonight though crowds remained dispersed and leadership in flux as Communist factions disavowed McGovern.

GoaAsGow Scotland Glasgow John McGovern Perliament Jntu McGovern

Earl Quinn Death Penalty for Teacher Slaying

Earl Quinn, an ex convict, was sentenced to death in district court for the murder of Irssie and her sister Zer in a road slaying near Keyra on December 28. The jury delivered its verdict after deliberating since instant court session adjourned for attorneys to finish arguments.

Bruening Calls German Parley on Emergency Degree

Chancellor Hein Bruening summoned all German state ministers to a Tuesday conference to submit draft of a drastic new emergency degree. The plan aims to secure drastic powers across four geographies and to pursue its regulatory reach.

Nilersal Parvices Bercin Heinrich Bruening Ald

Fragmented OCR Place Names and Weather Mentions

A garbled OCR text lists numerous place names such as New York, Oklahoma City, Memphis, and San Francisco, interspersed with sporadic weather terms and odd strings. The readable content is minimal and lacks coherent events or details. The piece reads like a disordered catalog of locations and partial conditions with no clear narrative or dates.

City Central Bank Workers File Suit For Pay

Claims for salaries owed by the closed City Central Bank and Tenst company were filed with County Clerk Jack Re Burke by former employees. Officers and directors listed include W R King president and others with salaries and sums due. Duplicate copies will be sent to State Banking Commissioner James Bhaw. claims allege employment between September 16 and September 28 before the bank closed.

City-Central Bank Jack Burke Saturny W. R. King Galary J.B. Young W. A. Williams A. G. Fogelke Mattia Carle A. B. Noss F. G O. Silvey St Fr. Porter D. A. Saffareana Jamea Bhaw

Paroled Soldiers Fail to Report at Port Sam Houston

Three paroled prisonersAlbert Olsen Ixtael Taylor and Glande Saasburg did not report to the guard house at Port Sam Houston Saturday night authorities said. Grady Crickhouse and Forrest Smith were initially reported missing then later found.

Port Sam Houston Tris Albert Olsen Ixtael Taylor Glande Saasburg Grady Crickhouse Forrest Smith Miesing

Teran Joins Lega Fight Inheritance Dispute

New York Oct 3 FNS An eccentric claimant seeks a $75 million estate tied to Miss Elin Woniel Wendel and asserts kinship through Mina Stagsburg and Tobiax Eraerson Stansbury. Lawyers for Milas Hosa Dew Stanshure report possible cooperation if the claimant substantiates his tie to the heiress.

New York Elin Woniel Todas L. LD Georgs Stansbury Houston Exes Geneen Tobiax Eraerson Stans Dury Milas Hosa Dew Stanshure Vickwburg Aliss Mina Stagsburcg Mize Wendel Glad

City seeks tied up funds from Los Angeles bank

The city administration negotiates with City-Centen Bank to resolve about $307 in funds held, with mayor stating no final payment amount or schedule yet. Auditor defers comment as audit of city funds progresses, while officials discuss potential deficits and borrowing impacts.

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