Assassin Indicted Soon After Mayor Cermak Dies
A Chicago street assassination led to the immediate indictment of Giuseppe Zangara for first degree murder in the death of Mayor Anton J. Cermak. The case includes two counts praising premeditated murder of Roosevelt and Cermak, with the autopsy attributing Cermak’s death to gangrene after a punctured thigh wound.
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Nation Honors Walsh in Senate Chamber Funeral
Washington March 6 dignitaries from church and state paid tribute to late Senator Thomas J Walsh of Montana. President Roosevelt and Chief Justice Hughes attended as the silver casket lay near the vice president's desk while members of Congress cabinet and military leaders observed the solemn ceremony in the senate chamber.
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Filtie Willis Nye Godt Tiver Oll Makes You Hearthy
Fragmentary text appears to discuss being careful to avoid capture while something about cod fish is mentioned in garbled form. No clear persons, places, or events can be confirmed for a coherent summary.
Vote Missing DeVan Balked In City Council Race
In Charleston a council election led to Caunoman Edward Calderwood missing a key vote as A W Laing banker and operator won 11 votes to replace Mayor Wertz. Calderwood shifted support among Democrats including W Wertz allies, while Davis deGruyter and Richard shifted to DeVan’s side in a tightly watched contest.
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Postoffice Building Plan Held Up in Charleston
Washington March 6 officials of the treasury department said no site selection for the proposed Charleston post office will be acted on until President Roosevelt appoints assistant secretaries of the treasury and postoffice to succeed Prey K Heath and Join W Prito. The interdepartmental committee on federal building sites is reportedly not functioning, delaying many cases beyond Charleston.
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Salary Reclamn Question Is Up
Gov H G Kump and Attorney General Homer A Holt seek to test the constitutionality of the 1920 act raising elective state official salaries from 85000 to 810000. The probe follows voluntary salary reductions refunds made after last November’s election and a summer surplus of action on refunds. Records show several officials refunded portions of their salaries, with Gay W G Conley uniquely refunding 28 percent. The matter arose as candidates for reelection faced reductions and refunds before the election results shifted.
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Hitler to Rule Without Bother After Victory
BERLIN March 8 Reichstag election gives Adolf Hitler overwhelming support. He plans to govern without daily Reichstag sessions for two years while remaining chancellor. Hitler to become head of Prussia and continue as chancellor. Von Papen unlikely to be premier, possible foreign minister.
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Congress Parties Back Roosevelt Emergency Measures
Washington reports both halls of Congress pledged unified support for Roosevelt's emergency measures. Democrats in the Senate and House agreed on caucus rules to bind members to majority votes and to back presidential recommendations. House Democrats plan to elect Ways and Means leadership to begin immediate action, while Senate officers are being chosen for the new session.
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Senate approves dry repeal plan by 26 to 3 vote
The upper house advanced prohibition repeal by 26 to 3 and sent a resolution to the House to concur. The measure calls for submitting repeal of the 18th Amendment at the 1994 general election. A joint committee fixed June 27 for delega telection and the convention, with pledged and unpledged delegates to reflect U S decisions.
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Senate Holds Inquiry Fate The fate of the louse utility inn vestigating committee is at the mercy of the senate today.
The House adopted a joint resolution prolonging the Inquiry Body beyond the regular session and sent it to the state for concurrence amid sharp debate. The Senate clashed briefly over sending the state tax bill to the economy committee, but an agreement was reached to include it in Governor Krump's revenue legislation. The House also adopted an identical resolution, noting disbursements to date and outstanding warrants, while Senate Bill 149 on state hospital supervision was held over for second reading.
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Hoover Speaks For Successor in Wartime Plea
Former President Herbert Hoover urged nationwide support for President Roosevelt’s efforts to resolve the banking crisis and the gold export ban. He spoke informally to reporters before leaving the White House, calling for full citizen backing of the president’s proclamation. Hoover was later seen at the Waldorf Astoria, meeting friends after a private evening.
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Government Relaxes Bank Openings Amid Shortage Plans Scrip Issue
Government relaxes order allowing banks to open for limited transactions during the banking holiday. Roosevelt and officials back emergency measures. plans near completion for issuing clearing house certificates and scrip to ease currency shortages. Banks may accept deposits and make change while states prepare to resume operations.
Bond Set at 500000 for State Treasurer
Richard E. Twhcott, who assumed state treasurer on Saturday, posted an 800000 bond as lawmakers earlier in the day approved reducing the bond from 1900000 to 500000. Three large surety firms wrote the bond, with premium estimated between 7000 and 8000. The House and Senate acted after Judiciary Chair W. H. Norton introduced the measure, and Attorney General approved. Former Treasurer W. S. Johnson remained at the treasury offices in connection with the matter.
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Banks Remain Closed in West Virginia
Commissioner Tt R Chartier said he wired for confirmation of Secretary Woodin's order but had not received it and was advised Federal Reserve Banks would stay closed. West Virginia banks would remain closed for the present under the president's proclamation.
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West Virginia Banks Stay Closed Under State Orders
Banks in Carneston and other sections of West Virginia will remain closed today under state banking commissioner L R Charter. He says he sought confirmation of a Treasury order but, lacking it and with federal reserve banks closed, banks stayed shut for now. The “permission” to reopen is nonmandatory and only under certain restrictions. Some concessions may be made, including access to Unity safety deposit boxes and adjusted food shipments. A second item notes Charleston chamber of commerce reporting a plan for a substitute for credit via a scrip committee, with details likely after banks resume functioning.
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President Declares Moratorium on All Appointments
President Roosevelt declares a moratorium on patronage during the financial emergency to focus on the economic program. Earlier, six nominations were confirmed and Postmaster General Farley announced four assistants with plans for extreme care in filling positions, emphasizing slow, careful submissions to diversify appointees.
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Amendments To Game Bill Lost In West Virginia House
The West Virginia House debated a game, fish and forestry bill as Delegate C F McClintic proposed a park and publicity program to attract tourists. His amendments were voted down amid concerns of cost and impact on sportsmen while other measures and bills moved forward on the days agenda.
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Gothamites vs Bank Holiday: Civic Eagerness Takes Hold
New York report notes crowds rushing to spend during the national bank holiday. Stories include a produce broker’s driver bartering for change, restaurants accepting varied payments, and theaters taking checks and I O U s. Courts ease fines. bankruptcy filings dip amid expected federal action.
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New Banking Holiday Eases Open for Debits and Food Payments
President Roosevelt relaxes national banking holiday tonight to allow banks to open for new business and emergency payments on foodstuffs. He aims to create a circulating medium beyond current currency and to end the crisis via emergency legislation. Treasury officials announce measures to allow banks to accept new deposits, withdrawable on demand, with funds kept in trust, reserves, or government bonds.
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Governor Begins Return Home After Pledging Conformity
Governor H. G. Kump says the state will strictly follow the president's directions on bank scrip issuance as he heads to Guarteston. He notes Charleston Wheeling and Huntingdon have clearing houses and other cities limit facilities. Whether all or some will issue certificates depends on Washington plan.
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Rogers Pleases with Most Everything in Beverly Hills
A fragmentary letter praises Roosevelt for swift action and a proposed script substitute for money. It notes the president closing banks and calling Congress in extra session, criticizing electors for slow fixes and urging faster reform.
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