Japanese Drive Seizes Jehol City as Chinese Authority Collapses
1 500 Japs killed by tidal wave triggered the Jehol collapse as Chinese forces mutinied and leaders fled. Maj. Gen. Tadashi Kawahara presses toward Jehol City despite blizzard conditions, with Tang Yu Lin missing and Chang Hsiao Liang’s aides fleeing Peiping. Japan advances threaten Peiping as Jehol falls under Japanese control.
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Hoover Turns Over Cards To Man With New Deal For U.S.
Washington dispatch notes a new president preparing to take office amid mixed public mood as crowds gather to honor the upcoming inauguration. The article hints at the grave economic challenges ahead and the uncertain reception of the incoming administration.
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Hoover
Man
U.S
Congress Works On Bank Relief
Washington March 3. New proposals for banking relief were put forth in Congress while a measure to limit withdrawals from DC banks moved forward in both houses. The Senate passed the bill and the House banking committee planned a special session to consider it. The plan would allow postal savings accounts and empower the president and comptroller to act to secure bank deposits.
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Federal Reserve Board
Charlotte considers scrip issuance urged by advisory board
The advisory board of fair trade in Charlotte urged the city council to seek legislative action allowing issuance of local scrip. In Davidson County rural areas more residents use horse buggies instead of automobiles, reflecting shifts in transport.
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Charlotte
Advisory Board of Fair Trade
Raleigh
Davidson County
Fraternity convention ends in Durham
Sessions of the 10th annual national convention of O. D. E. fraternity will be completed here tomorrow.
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Durham
Roosevelt Busy With State Duties Ahead of Inauguration
President-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt remains occupied with state affairs and personal matters ahead of tomorrow's inauguration. He met with Vice President-elect Garner early, discussed a special session, and planned cabinet introductions with Cordell Hull James Farley and Claude Swanson accompanying him at the Capitol. A call on President Hoover was postponed to after mid afternoon.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Garner
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Mayflower
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Cordell Hull
James A. Farley
Claude Swanson
Navy
Hoover
Stocks Rally on New York Exchange Amid Wide Gains
Shares climbed as short covering spurred a broad rally on the New York Stock Exchange. Cotton rose one dollar a bale and wheat gained nearly three cents a bushel while many leading issues advanced one to four dollars amid bullish crop and banking outlooks.
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Mar
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Theig
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Roosevelt
Mercantile Exchange
North Carolina considers convention vote on prohibition repeal
The North Carolina General Assembly pushes emergency bank legislation giving the Bank Commissioner sweeping powers to restrict withdrawals. A Senate resolution proposes a 1934 general election vote on convening a convention to repeal prohibition. The House backs an $83 million 1933–35 appropriations bill but advances little else. A bill creates a pardons and paroles commissioner role at $3,000 annually.
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K. M. Glass Dies After Illness
K M Glass a well known business man dies after a period of illness. He passed away days after becoming seriously ill, leaving a notable imprint on the local business community.
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K. M. Glass
Ree Ee
Earthquake and tidal wave devastate Honshu coast in Japan
Tokyo reports a massive earthquake and ensuing tsunami devastate northeastern Honshu. Officials estimate 1,535 confirmed dead with 3,038 injured and 948 missing across Iwate Miyagi Aomori and Hokkaido provinces. Rescue efforts continue as relief planes face snow.
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Eoutheast
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North Carolina Declares No Bank Holiday or Moratorium
Governor Ehringhaus and Bank Commissioner Hood announce no bank holiday or moratorium in North Carolina. A new law grants the commissioner authority to limit withdraws and suspend deposits if needed. The North Carolina Bank and Trust Co. already restricted withdrawals to five percent of deposits across its offices.
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Ehringhaus
J. C
North Carolina
Gurney P. Hood
Ehringhans
Hood
Roosevelt Call To Pay Respects To Walsh Widow
Washington March 3 AP A state funeral for former Senator Thomas J Walsh will be held at the capitol probably Monday with Franklin D Roosevelt in attendance if possible. President Elect and Mrs Roosevelt paid a call of respect on Mrs Walsh widow of the man the incoming chief executive had chosen as attorney general escorted by police and guarded by secret service men they motored up Sixteenth Street
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Bendava
Herbert Hoover
Washington
Roosevelt
Hoover
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Tast
Thomas J. Walsh
Rooseveltts
Weather Bureau
Capitol
Secret Service
Sixteenth Street
Inauguration Sidelights and a Warm Capitol Crowd
A large Washington throng welcomes the inauguration day with optimism for fair weather. A respected elder figure is anticipated as a guest of the president, while governors from several states gather in the capital.
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Washington
Inaugural Day Appeals Fair Weather and Festivities
Washington observers enjoyed a bright Saturday with promissory fair weather despite a cautious temperature forecast. The program spanned a military and naval display in Potomac Park and at the navy yard and Fort Myer, Indian sports events, a dinner of the electoral college with James A. Farley presiding, a concert by Rosa Ponselle Lawrence Tibbett Efrem Zimbalist and the National Symphony Orchestra, and a governors reception at the Pan-American Union building.
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Navy Yard
Fort Myer
Electoral College
James A. Farley
Rosa Ponselle
Lawrence Tibbett
Efrem Zimbalist
National Symphony Orchestra
Pan-American Union Building
Curtis and Garner Pass Baton in Historic Congressional Handoff
Vice President Curtis prepares to retire from public life while Speaker Garner, the man who defeated him, assumes the speakership. Both leaders end long careers in service as Curtis moves to private life and Garner takes the helm.
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Congress
Curtis
Garner
Francis A Bishop 91 Oldest War Hero Attends Inaugural
Francis A Bishop aged 91 and his wife Mrs Bishop arrive in Retail Washington as honored guests for the inaugural ceremony. The Civil War veteran will enjoy front row seats at the main events and share tea with other dignitaries.
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Francis A. Bishop
Retail
Washington
Governors Focus on States After Inauguration Trip
Governors arrived for the inauguration and the White House conference of chief executives. Rather than a full pre event push they turned attention to state concerns and upcoming conference business.
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White House
Farley to occupy Mayflower suite once used by Curtis group
Big Jim Farley and family will move into the Mayflower hotel suite formerly occupied by Vice President Curtis, his sister Dolly Gann and her husband Edward Everett Gann. The Curtis suite served as a society center of officialdom throughout the last administration.
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Dolly Gann
Edward Everett Gann
Roosevelt to worship at St Thomas Church Sunday
St Thomas Episcopal Church will host the president for Sunday services. Rector Dr C Ernest Smith said two pews seating nine people have been reserved for Mr and Mrs Roosevelt their family and a secret service escort.
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C. Ernest Smith
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Army and Navy Planes in Inaugural Parade Salute
More than 100 army and navy planes will participate in the inaugural parade dipping in salute to their new commander in chief. The dirigible Akron will take part if weather permits.
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Navy
Akron
In Beverly Hills Morning Mayhem and Moratorium Notes
A humorous local item from Beverly Hills reports a sunny morning scene with idle bank clerks and a playful moratorium on inaugurations. The Rogers family faces shortages and contemplates horse meat as their sole product, while readers are urged to grin through the holiday.
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Arthur
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Ecati
Insurance heads meet on state bank moratorium issues
A two day meeting of state and national insurance company leaders ended with a call for each state to handle its own moratorium and withdrawal limits. President Elect Roosevelt announced Homer Cummings of Connecticut as attorney general replacing the late Senator Walsh of Montana.
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Washington, Mar
Roosevelt
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Cummings
Connecticut
Senator Walsh
Montana
Hoover denies plan for banking and business statement
President Hoover after a conference with financial leaders authorized a contradiction of reports that he would issue a banking and business condition statement before nightfall.
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Washington
Mar
Hoover
Man Held Without Bond In Self-Defense Stabbing
RREIDSVILLE John Martin was held without bond after claiming self defense in a stabbing that killed 45 year old Robert Durham near the town.
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John Martin
Robert Durham
Here
Wingate Honored as Carolina Rabbit Breeders Leader
E I Wingate of Charlotte was elected president of the Carolinas Rabbit and Davy Breeders association at a meeting here.
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E. I. Wingate of
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Carolinas
Rabbit and Davy Breeders Association
Senate Passes Power Measure For Incoming President
Washington March 3 Senate approved the conference report on a 940 million treasury post office bill with broad powers to the incoming president to reorganize the government. The measure removes the Bratton five percent cut and authorizes air mail service funding. Borah questioned conferees and framed the issue as executive excess rather than Congress.
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Treasury Post Office
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Roosevelt Poised to Call Special Session in March
Vice President Elect Garner said Congress will convene earlier than expected to tackle the banking crisis. Plans point to a special session around mid March. Representative Burns urged calling the session as soon as possible.
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