Financial turmoil as PA and NY join bank holiday
Banks in Corry and Pittsburgh kept operating amid a broader banking holiday. Local banks announced possible reopening if moratoriums were forced, while the Pittsburgh stock exchange would close. Officials said banks would stay open and carry on, with the Fed also remaining active, as officials weighed actions.
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Garner Sworn In At Noon As Vice President
Joan Venee Garner, a Texas lawyer, was sworn in as vice president of the United States in the Senate chamber before President Hoover and incoming president Franklin D Roosevelt. Charles Curtis administered the oath, ending a long sequence of March 4 ceremonies under the new January change. Garner vows to support the Constitution after 20 years in the House and his rise to speaker in 1081.
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Ligonier Banker’s Fate in Judges Hands
Pittsburgh March 4 The government embezzlement charges against George Clifford Irank former president of the Ligonier National Bank are with Federal Judge Nelson McVican. Court adjourned to next Monday as defense objections threaten to bar prosecution on the over one hundred thousand dollars of bank funds and credits cited in the indictment.
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Militia Deployed as Geneva Banks Enforce Moratorium
Geneva four banks were guarded by troops after news of a state banking moratorium. Reports indicate ten reorders occurred while business remained at a standstill.
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Puerto Rico Hit By Severe Storm At Mayaguez
A cablegram reports a terrible loss of life and property in Mayaguez Puerto Rico from flooding. The densely populated beach front area, with about 2000 residents, suffered tidal devastation. details remain limited.
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Closing of Corry Hospital Believed Inevitable
President Glyde F. Brown of the Hospital Association said the closing of Corry Hospital is imminent unless immediate financial aid is provided. His statement appears on page 6 of today’s issue.
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Road funds may be diverted to relief work
A Pennsylvania Republican plan proposes economizing through bureau cuts and program eliminations to free between 10 and 15 million dollars for relief. The balance would be borrowed from the major license fund, with road construction halted until conditions normalize. Governor Pinchot seeks 20 million for ongoing relief after March.
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Banking plan aims to ease tension in New York circles
Bulletin reports Mortimer Buckner, president, saying New York banking leaders are drafting a plan to relieve tension. Other items note the Senate's confirmation phase for Roosevelt cabinet nominees and Hoover signing the emergency act, with Guinan robbed of jewelry and fur outside a Chicago hotel.
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KNAPP HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR FATAL ACCIDENT
Coroner jury at Erie finds Knapp of Youngstown drove recklessly in the collision near the State Hatchery west of Corry on December 10 causing Thomas Cochran of Union City to die. Cochran died February 24 after injuries. Knapp fled the scene and did not aid the injured man. Witnesses testified of attempted passing blocked by an oncoming car and subsequent offroad into a tree. Prosecutors await Cochran's attorneys to press criminal action. Also included Roosevelt cabinet confirmation news.
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Japs Capture Jehol Capital Without Clash
United Press report from Chengtehfu Jehol dated March 4 states Japanese forces under General Kuwahara occupied Chengtehfu the Jehol capital, effectively completing the pacification of the province. The army entered the city at 10 am after a long winter march from Pingchuan, facing blizzard conditions and minimal resistance as tanks and armored cars led the advance.
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New President Outlines Plans in Inaugural Address
Roosevelt pledges candor and bold action to endure hardship, arguing fear is the nation's only real foe. He calls for direct government jobs, use of resources, and urban land reforms while urging ethical reform in finance and business. Continued in page five.
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Roosevelt Takes Oath as 31st President Before 250000
Franklin D Roosevelt was sworn in as president before about 250000 spectators at the Capitol. He vowed to push the New Deal and warned of possible wartime measures to battle the financial crisis gripping the nation. Chief Justice Hughes administered the oath as the crowd watched from a white painted stand.
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Extra Session May Be Called In Ten Days Inaugural Speech Promises Emergency Measures
President Roosevelt signals an extra congress session within ten days to enact urgent economic relief. He vows strict supervision of banking and credits, an end to speculative use of others' money, and provision for a sound currency. He may seek broad emergency powers if Congress stalls.
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Congress Passes After Checkered 72nd Session
The 72nd Congress in Washington closes after a long session marked by initial futility and later decisive action. The record notes a tumultuous path as lawmakers faced conflicting moods and final measures shaping policy heading into history.
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