Pennsylvania Republicans Divided Over Speakership Fight
The divided GOP in the House seeks leadership guidance as Pennsylvania’s 33 members decide whom to back between Tilson of Connecticut and Snell of New York. With Democrats holding a House majority, the chosen speaker will direct minority policy and leverage other delegations. Tilson asserts floor leadership regardless. Snell claims momentum in a tense caucus.
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Proposals for Stabilizing Economy Across Sectors
The piece outlines six groups of proposals to stabilize the economy including unemployment containment, anti trust revisions to allow pooling by big industries, banking reform to curb bank failures, controls on short selling, tariff changes, and silver stabilization with a shift to bi metal standards. It notes anticipated debates as President Hoover presents a one year debt moratorium and cites plans from Senator Couzens and Gerard Swope as radical or comprehensive approaches.
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Rules committee Rejects Idea of Speaker Nomination Split
The rules committee declines a split strategy as a potential speaker path. If the nominee loses to John Garner, the Democratic pick, Tilson would be obliged to yield leadership according to the discussion.
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John Garner
Tilson
Man Arrested in Glasgow for Begging Amid Odd Garment Haul
A man named Harry Livingston was arrested in Glasgow, Scotland, after being found begging in a warehouse. He wore five overcoats and multiple garments, and his belongings included coins, cigaret ends, tobacco, matches, purses, pipes, a War Savings Certificate, a deposit receipt, keys, papers, and several breakfast rolls.
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Congressmen Draft Plans to Tackle Economic Problems
Congressman Thomas L. Stokes reports in Washington that members of Congress are drafting proposals to confront depression era economic issues. Many ideas seek radical changes and will likely falter in committees once Congress reconvenes, reflecting a national search for tangible remedies amid financial confusion.
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Banking reform debated after plane record claims
Committees overseeing banking legislation face a flood of proposed measures as both industry and federal authorities agree on the need for vital changes in the banking structure. Comptroller John W. Pole urges legalization of trade area branch banks to address recent deposit losses and emergency conditions.
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John W. Pole
Banking reforms eyed to strengthen national system
Discussion centers on strengthening the national banking system through amendment of banking laws and broader proposals. A proposed remedy targets the heavy mortgage burden on banks insurance companies building and loan associations and homeowners by creating a national real estate or mortgage board to take over frozen assets with private or government cooperation.
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