West Virginia Senate Passes Repeal Convention Machinery
The West Virginia Senate approved a bill to erect machinery for proposing a national repeal of the 18th amendment. Only seven senators opposed, with action under suspension of rules. The House held the measure on second reading as action was anticipated today. The bill enables a constitutional convention to ratify or reject the amendment and would prohibit transportation or importation of intoxicating liquors into any state or territory for use there. The resolution for submission to voters at the next general election, drafted by Delegate Butcher, will be acted on today in the House.
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Senate Accepts Kump Appointees in House Cleaning
Governor Kump’s drive to overhaul state leadership sees four department heads confirmed by the senate after removing two veterans from office. Fred L. Fox becomes state tax commissioner, George T. Watson is compensation commissioner, Ernest Batley heads mines, and P. D. Shingleton leads state police. Batley and Water fill Ott and Lambie’s unexpired terms.
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Proclamation Extends Session Toward Budget Review
Lawmakers extended the session to March 16 for budget deliberations. The House sent a public service commission bill to the Senate and amended a small claims bill to cap monthly interest, moving it toward a vote. The chamber passed ten local measures, including a controversial item.
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Chain Store Tax Bill Advances to Governor
Senate supporters of a chain store tax reported a strong push last day as the measure, with a scale of annual per store fees from two to five sole stores up to 200 for larger chains, passed committee and moved to the governor. Aimed at funding state budgets, amendments to exclude gas stations were debated but fate uncertain as senators debated administration aims and economy. The chamber also approved bills extending sheriff tax collection deadlines and penalties for malicious tampering with explosives near coal mines.
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Paroled Welch Bank Cashier John W Price
Justice Department announces parole for John Wesley Price former cashier of the First National Bank of Welch West Virginia effective July 14. He was convicted in 1931 for irregular handling of bank funds and sentenced to five years in the Atlanta penitentiary later moved to Fayette Federal Penitentiary where he remains incarcerated.
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Dollar Rally as Bears Cover Bets in Paris
The American dollar rose today as holders who had Bet short positions covered. News from the United States and Roosevelt currency plans lifted confidence, with French financiers reacting to expected further currency issues and robust banking progress noted in Paris.
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Game and Fish Bill Approved by House Delegates
The House passed the controversial Hill game and fish bill with amendments cut off by a motion to third reading. The vote was 77 to 10 on suspension of the rule, with delegates supporting efforts to clear the calendar amid two weeks of debate.
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Prohibition Chief Shifts Focus to Liquor Supply Chains
Washington March 8 The U S Prohibition Director Woodcock announced a policy shift aimed at curbing speakeasies by concentrating enforcement on liquor manufacturers and transporters, leaving the criminal handling of raids largely to state authorities. The new rules, effective immediately, bar buying wire taps and evidence and push local officials to bear more responsibility for illegal drinking dens.
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Extension Loses in Senate Prompt Extra Session Proclaimed
The senate rejected a house plan to extend the legislature, paving the way for an executive proclaimed extra session to pass administration measures. Gov H G Kump extended the session to March 15 for biennial appropriations of 111 million, with no other business allowed before the extra session.
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Body of Cermak Lies in State in Chicago Tribute
Chicago mourns mayor Anton J. Cermak with the body lying in state at city hall after a massive turnout. More than 200000 filed past the bier as police kept order, recalling his return in 1935. Kehoe the mayor's dog watched, the city draped in black as officials declare two days of mourning.
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Banks to Stay Closed Today in Charleston and WV
Banks in Charleston and West Virginia will remain closed again today. They will provide change and access to deposit boxes and clear funds for food, medicines, and other necessities. The operation may adjust due to new state or federal regulations, per Governor H. G. Kump. Local bankers cited the Federal Reserve’s deposits as the main reason for continued closures. Plans for scrip interchange were reportedly abandoned, while merchants offered liberal credit allowances amid ongoing business decline.
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Thief Loses Foot Race to Officers
Arthur Mickey fled after breaking into Emi Pure Dry Cleaning at 12 Dickinsom Street, dropping four dresses in a parking lot near Lee Street. Officers and bystanders pursued him to an alley behind the Diamond department store where he was captured. Mortgage?
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President Roosevelt Visits Holmes on Birthday Tradition Breaks
President Roosevelt defied tradition by visiting former Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes on his birthday. He left the White House in an open car and drove to Holmes' red brick residence, joining leaders from all walks of life who paid homage to the jurist.
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Roosevelt to Receive Full Support From New Congress
The seventy third Congress, dominated by Democrats, pledges to back President Roosevelt’s banking emergency program. Leaders vow cooperation as Senate and House organize swiftly and a joint committee will visit the White House to report readiness to do business. Roosevelt expected to send first message soon, seeking broad authority to stabilize finances and balance the budget.
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Roosevelt to seek broad powers for wartime budget control
President Roosevelt plans to ask Congress for sweeping constitutional powers to cut government costs. Officials say the aim is to curb expenditures and bring veterans benefits under review, with authority to reduce costs across the budget as the treasury crisis looms. The message, expected by Friday, signals a push to align fiscal policy with income, and to speed action on budget revisions.
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West Virginia debate on eminent domain in utilities resolution
A House resolution claiming state power to seize and operate utility companies was overwhelmingly passed for recognition but faced Senate rejection. Delegate J Le Marsh argued the utilities misuse fiscal data and lobbying to block investigation, urging removal of implied state control.
Mrs Garner Rides Limousine Used By Dolly Gann
Mrs. Jon N. Garner, wife of the vice president, left the White House in the same limousine once used by Dolly Gann with the same chauffeur. Bystanders noted the move as part of her social plans. A group of cabinet wives earlier greeted Mrs. Roosevelt and commented on the visit.
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President Roosevelt Meets the Press in First Conference
President Roosevelt holds a first news conference in the White House with 131 reporters. He directs the tone by eliminating written questions, asks not to print certain confidences, and greets journalists personally as photographers crowd the room and joke with him.
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Roosevelt predicts rapid banking resumption after bill pledge
President Roosevelt said early today that immediate resumption of banking activities nationwide would follow the swift passage of an emergency bill pledged by congressional leaders. The Treasury ordered banks to report gold withdrawals after February 1 to March 13 to curb hoarding and support currency expansion plans.
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West Virginia Governor Appeals For Unity With Roosevelt
Governor Kump and 47 other state leaders issued a proclamation praising President Roosevelt for steady leadership amid severe economic distress. The message urges national unity and cooperation across political lines and pledges state support during these unprecedented days.
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Will Cleims Bankers Should Be Thankful
Beverly Hills commentary mocks banker optimism and public faith in the economy. The speaker notes widespread trust despite poverty and jokes about national financial resilience, ending with a sardonic salute to bankers and a taunt about America’s supposed soundness.
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