Relief Plans For Banks Dominated Senate Conference Actions
The Senate approved the treasury post office and economy bill conference report granting Roosevelt broad power to reorganize federal agencies. Hoover and Roosevelt met with leaders while Mills briefed in Washington on banking developments. House Banking Committee was urged to stay ready for major yet unspecified banking legislation.
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Earthquake and Tsunami Ravage Honshu Coast
A massive earthquake, followed by a tidal wave and fire, devastates northeastern Honshu. Losses exceed 1,200 lives, with Iwate reporting 1,119 dead, and Miyagi Aomori Hokkaido provinces severely hit. Thousands injured. 7,030 homes destroyed and boats lost. relief ships ferried doctors and supplies.
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Poison Gas Returns and Radical Laws Spark Debate
Arthur Brisbane surveys fears over poison gas reemergence and the push for special laws targeting radicals. He notes a new political mood and cautions against overreaching measures while praising San Francisco’s pioneering spirit amid national tension.
Japanese Offensive Stalled In Jehol Front
Japanese troops along main roads to Chengtehfa face Chinese counterattacks as their advance on Jehol capital pauses to consolidate and resupply. Lingyuan defense tightens while Jehol reports of Chengtehfu evacuation circulate without confirmation. Chinese losses mount with 1500+ dead and three regimental leaders dead in Lingyuan area.
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Denison Full Due For Court
Attorney General James V. Allred said he will file a quo warranto in the Texas Supreme Court to test the legality of F. L. Denison's appointment to the State Highway Commission. Denison welcomed a friendly court test to clear his right to the office, appointed by Governor Miriam A. Ferguson. Also, a free conference committee will resolve differences on the judiciary appropriation bill, with Senate and House totals around 3.95 million and 3.69 million biannually.
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Markets Swell as Stocks and Grains Jump on Busy Day
A broad market rally pushed stocks up 1 to 6 points while wheat rose 2 cents a bushel at the Chicago Board of Trade. Cotton futures climbed by 1 dollar per bale and sugar firmed. Provisions and other grains followed the uptrend as call money rose to 3 1/2 percent on the New York Stock Exchange.
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Roosevelts Form Large Four Generation Family Circle
Lorena A. Hickok details the Roosevelt clan spanning four generations. The president and Mrs. Roosevelt lead a household with 15 members including children spouses and grandchildren. Relatives live in New York Cambridge Boston and Washington with aides Miss Marguerite le Hand and Louis Howe.
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Inaugural Cheer Fills Washington Amid Roosevelt Arrival
Washington readies for Franklin D Roosevelt as crowds flood the capital to witness the noon oath. The mood blends festive pageantry with somber notes from the Walsh death, while Roosevelts skip social events and bands and bunting line the streets.
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Amarillo Attorney Rollie Scales Dies From Wreck Injuries
Rollie H. Scales 50 Amarillo attorney and bankruptcy trustee died at 7 25 pm Thursday in a local hospital from injuries after his car swerved off the highway near Claude and overturned He was crushed beneath the vehicle M B Lionberger of Moore County was slightly injured Funeral services pending after relatives arrive Friday night at Blackburn Shaw funeral home Scales regained consciousness briefly and suffered internal injuries along with a broken leg and head and face lacerations.
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Weather Forecast for Amarillo and West Texas
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with west Texas seeing partly cloudy skies and occasional rain in the east. New Mexico remains fair with little temperature change. Today, temperatures range from 38 to 58 degrees by 1 PM.
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Capital Pays Its Respects to Walsh
Washington today paid tribute to Senator Thomas J. Walsh of Montana and to his widow Senora Neives Perez Chaumont Walsh of Cuba. The family debated a possible state funeral in the Senate chamber where he served over 20 years as mourners filled the capital. Mrs Walsh rested under medical care at the couple’s Crescent Place apartment.
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Amarillo Fat Stock Show to Proceed Despite Bank Holiday
The Amarillo Fat Stock Show will run March 6 to 9 as scheduled with about $1,000 in premiums to be paid in cash. Directors stated the bank holiday has no effect and ticket sales for the Pageant of Progress continue, with 2,000 tickets available and cash accepted for purchases. Mayor Ross D. Rogers endorsed the plan, noting strong community support.
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Arkansas House OKs 90 day debt moratorium bill
The Arkansas House of Representatives approved a bill granting a 90 day moratorium on public and private debts by limiting court jurisdiction to enforce collections. The measure moves to the Senate where sponsor Senator Mitchell expects little opposition.
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Political riots toll reported across German cities
Political clashes across Hamburg Bernburg Dusseldorf Hoechst Kassel and Bremen left five dead and scores injured as riots raged nationwide today in a tense Berlin report.
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Texas Banks Observe Five Day Holiday Amid Moratorium
A five day banking holiday ordered by Gov Miriam A Ferguson was largely observed across Texas with state and federally chartered banks closing. Some small towns reported no compliance while Houston and San Antonio banks urged longer shutdowns as lawmakers prepare action on the matter.
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Twenty Four States Act to Protect Financiers and Depositors
Twenty four states have taken protective steps for banks and depositors. Measures include bank holidays, either mandatory or optional, and legislation authorizing banks to limit withdrawals as needed. Holidays were declared in several states including Texas Washington Oregon Idaho Arizona Nevada Utah Wisconsin and New Mexico.
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Merchants Plan To Help Customers During Banking Holiday
About 150 Amarillo merchants met in the county courthouse to outline plans for a banking holiday through Tuesday. They pledged to accept checks as usual but hold amounts to cover actual purchases and said cash could not be paid out on checks. The Amarillo Clearing House Association led the discussions with Page & Lee.
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