The World of Money From Ancient Coins to National Banks
The article traces money from early barter to the creation of coinage and banking institutions. It covers ancient practices in Egypt Phoenicia and Rome, the Bank of Venice, and the evolution of England's money system. It highlights Hamiltonians versus Jeffersonians guiding U.S. finance and details the 19th century battle over the national bank ending with Andrew Jackson.
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Bank of Venice
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Bank of England
Nation's Banks To Open On Schedule Set By Roosevelt
President Roosevelt announced a phased reopening plan for banks starting Monday in federal reserve city banks, Tuesday for clearing house cities, and Wednesday for others. Treasury permits issued licenses. nonmembers need state approval. Officials warned some banks may delay opening while shipping new currency and resume business gradually.
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Federal Reserve Bank
Treasury
United States
New York City
Chicago
Federal Reserve Banks
Treasury Department
Federal Reserve
Washington
Carter Glass
Virginia
Iowa
South Dakota
Senate
Glass
Senator Long
Louisiana
Senator Robinson
Arkansas
Long
Roosevelt Announces Bank Reopenings and Emergency Plan
President Roosevelt outlined plans to reopen both national and state banks starting Monday under treasury licenses. The House Democratic split failed to block his economy bill cutting veterans' allowances. Farm leaders urged emergency powers for Wallace to curb production and lift prices. Senator Howell, Republican of ap, died after two weeks. Roosevelt moved toward a $3.5 billion public works bond plan for unemployment relief to Congress next week.
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Roosevelt
Roosevelt Unveils Progressive Plan to Reopen Banks
President Roosevelt outlined a staged reopening of the nations banks starting Monday with full time operations by licensed banks in cities hosting the twelve federal reserve banks. On Tuesday licensed banks in areas with large clearing house networks may resume full activity followed by rest on Wednesday for other locations. The plan aims to speed currency shipments authorized by Congress to reach clearing house cities.
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Roosevelt
Federal Reserve
Congress
West Virginia bankers meet to discuss state bank plan
Charleston March 11 A general gathering of West Virginia bankers at the state house tomorrow presaged developments in the state banking situation over the weekend. Governor Kump Banking Commissioner Charter and L F Haller will convene to discuss national bank legislation and orders and formulate a plan of action for the state.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
State House
Bankera
Kump
L. R. Charter, Jr
L. F. Haller
Wheeling
State Association
Washington
Roosevelt
Senator Howell of Nebraska Dies After Illness
Senator Robert B. Howell a 69 year old Republican from Omaha Nebraska died at Walter Reed Hospital after a two week illness of pneumonia and heart complications. He served in the senate after a varied career and his death creates two senate vacancies with party shifts anticipated in Nebraska and Montana.
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Washington
Robert B. Howell
Omaha
Nebraska
Walter Reed Hospital
Senate
Norris
Howell
Garner
Charles W. Bryan
John E. Erickson
Montana
Thomas J. Walsh
Norfolk and Western Abandons 18 Mile Branch in NC
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved Norfolk and Western Railway to abandon 18 miles of its Abingdon branch from West Jefferson to Elkland in Ashe County North Carolina. The line once carried timber but lumber operations ended and highway bus service now handles most passenger travel.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Abingdon
Ashe County
North Carolina
West Jefferson
Elkland
Cooking Classes for Bluefield Housewives Begin Tuesday
Mrs. Ruth Campbell, nationally known expert, will direct a four session cooking school at Ramsey School auditorium sponsored by the Daily Telegraph and Sunset News. The program promotes thrift cookery with low cost nutritious dishes and menus, with free admission and daily groceries and gifts for participants.
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Daily Telegraph
Sunset News
Ramsey School
Bluefield
Ruth Campbell
Campbell
Ruth Campbell to lead four day cooking school
Ruth Campbell, nationally known home economist and lecturer, will head the Daily Telegraph and Sunset News Cooking School opening next Tuesday at Ramsey School auditorium for four days.
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Ruth Campbela
Daily Telegraph
Sunset News
Ramsey School
Economy measure splits Democrat House majority
Washington reports a sharp split in the Democratic majority as President Roosevelt’s economy bill races through the House 26 to 138 with Speaker Rainey voting for it. The Senate Finance Committee backs the bill amid Republican help and Democratic resistance, aiming for quick action.
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Roosevelt
House
Senate
Rainey
Farmer Laborites
Senate Finance Committee
Harrison
Mississippi
Connally
Texas
Missouri
Harrigan
McDuffie
Alabama
Connery
Massachusetts
Browning
Tennessee
Kump Wins Broad Power to Reorganize West Virginia Government
In Charleston on March 11 the legislature granted Governor Kump sweeping authority to consolidate or eliminate agencies and set salaries. A special session is planned within weeks to advance the administration program. The House also approved tax base changes and abolished county boards of supervision, while a third administration bill stalled amid intra party opposition.
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W. Va
Kump
House
Senate
Williamson
Herald
Braxton
Herold
Long Beach Earthquake Toll Surges Amidst Widespread Damage
Southern California reels from a deadly quake as Long Beach reports 70 dead and about 2500 injured. Officials cite 25 million dollars in damages with 75 percent of structures damaged. residents refuse to return home while soldiers and sailors guard the streets and open sites.
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Cal
Yancey
West Virginia Legislature Passes Measures in Long Session
In Charleston on March 11 the legislature worked through the night to enact key items urged by Governor Kump. Bills included tax base setup for the new levy limit, abolishing county board equalization, and granting authority to reorganize state departments. A new email loan bill fixes rates at 3 percent monthly up to 150 dollars and 2 percent for 150 to 300. Civil service coverage extends to city firemen except in Wheeling, Huntington, and Parkersburg. The Senate revived the state water commission and mandated West Virginia history in public schools. Prohibition moves were approved to submit repeal in 1934 and plan a convention next summer.
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W. Va
Kump
Wheeling
Huntington
Parkersburg
Senate
State Water Commission
Supreme Court
West Virginia
Tragedy and bravery amid California quake reports
Forest Brinkerhoff, a Domingues sub-station switch operator for Pacific Electric, stayed at his post to save others and died in the ruins. Searchers found his body as the quake struck. Mrs. Eugene Van Winkle gave birth to a girl in a Compton hospital during the tremor. Three men died when their airplane crashed during the disaster.
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Forest Brinkerhoff
Domingues
Pacific Electric Railway
Eugene van Winkle
Compton
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Kin of Local Folk in Quake Sector
Bluefield residents seek word from relatives amid a devastating Southern California earthquake. Telegraph lines are congested. death toll and property damage run high as families including Tracey and Houseman kin await AP lists and news from Los Angeles Compton Long Beach and Hamilton Park areas.
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California
Associated Press
Bluefield
H. P. Tracey
Bessie Tracey
Los Angeles
Lillian Tracey
Compton
J. 8. Hall
W. C. Warlick
Long Beach
Helen Houseman
Herman Quante
Frank Houseman
Hamilton Park
B. B
W. Houseman
Three Sailors Injured As Car Hits Cave-In On Lee Highway
Three of five Navy enlisted men were hospitalized in Abingdon Virginia after their car struck a cave-in on the Lee highway in Chilhowie. The cave-in, caused by a washout,Developed without warning. The sailors were from Norfolk and their names were not learned.
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Cave-In
United States Navy
Abingdon
Lee Highway
Chilhowle
Norfolk
Alleged jail breaker captured in Pearisburg
Carl Belcher a 36 year old man from Bluefield was arrested here last night by local officers and is being held for Giles County authorities on a jail breaking charge at Pearisburg Virginia.
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Carl Belcher
Bluefield
Giles County
Pearisburg
Recurring Shocks Terrorize Los Angeles Metropolis
Earthquakes rattle Southern California leaving 130 to 140 dead, thousands injured with $45 million in damage. Long Beach bears the heaviest toll as sailors, guardsmen, and volunteers aid relief amid shattered buildings, food lines, and mass evacuations.
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Los Angeles
California
Governor Kump Plans Five-Point Special Session
Governor Kump announced a special session to pass five measures including a general revenue bill, a budget bill, a school bill, a road bill, and action on proposed constitutional amendments. He warned of an uncertain weeks ahead and urged prompt, prudent action to stabilize state government.
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Charleston
W. Va
Kump
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