Optimism rises as government and markets align for reform
The piece links three growth sources the reopening of Federal Reserve banks renewed market price gains and government willingness to pursue drastic economy. It lauds Arkansas lawmakers and Governor Futrell praising their 43rd session while noting debates over county turnbacks and national fiscal policy led by President Roosevelt and Senator Robinson amid a shifting balance of power.
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Federal Reserve Banks
Futrell
L. F. Monroe
G. Steed
Hempstead
Senate
House
Roosevelt
Senator Robinson
White House
Southwestern desperado Charley Chapman identified as Hope bank robber leader
Charley Chapman, wounded and captured after a gun fight near Smith Arkansas, was identified Sunday in Van Buren jail as the leader of the bank robbery gang that stole $24,000 from the First National Bank of Hope. Roy Stephenson, assistant cashier, aided by Sheriff John L. Wilson and deputies, confirmed the identification. Chapman denied the robbery, recalled his highway contractor days, and mentioned associates while asking for the old coins lost in the holdup last month.
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Southwestern Desperado
Smith
Ark
van Bure
First National Bank of Hope
Roy Stephenson
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John L. Wilson
Clar Baker
Ed van Sickle
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Nik Johnson
Standard Oil Company
Jesse MacGee
Chanman
Salary Reduction Law for Counties Published Sunday
Details of salary and expense reductions under the county reorganization law were released. The delinquent tax list is abolished and a clerk’s book will list delinquent property thirty days before the annual land sale. Schedules for Hempstead, Nevada, La Fayette and Howard counties follow.
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Little Rock
Hempstead
Nevada
LaFayette
Howard
County Officials Salary Schedules And Deputies Listed
A historical document lists salaries for LaFayette County county judge $2 000 sheriff $2 400 and other officials. It notes deputy hires ranging from 900 to 1 800 dollars plus allowances for feeding prisoners and traveling expenses and caps on office expenses. It also specifies per capita feeding costs and deputy hire additions for clerks treasurer assessor and examiner with various dollar limits.
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LaFayette
Howard County
Pie Supper Friday at George Schooley’s
A pie supper will be held Friday night at George Schooley’s home four miles north to raise funds for baseball equipment for the Schooley boys team among six brothers who play on the squad.
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Schooley
Legion Auxiliary to Meet Thursday Night
Members of the American Legion auxiliary will meet Tuesday night at 7 30 at the home of Mrs. Cecil Weaver 214 South Spruce street All members are urged to attend Mrs Weaver will be hostess
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American Legion Auxiliary
Cecil Weaver
South Spruce Street
Weaver
Roosevelt Urges Beer Legislation to Balance Budget
President Roosevelt sent a special message to Congress urging immediate action on beer legislation. He calls for modification of the Volstead Act to legalize the manufacture and sale of beer and other beverages.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Senate shelves Roosevelt economy bill in judiciary table
The Senate on Monday tabled Senator McCarran’s motion to refer the Roosevelt economy program to the judiciary committee. The move’s failure is a setback for the legislation. The House approved the Lane measure giving the president authority over veterans and federal payroll costs.
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Senate
McCarran
Nevada
Judiciary Committee
House
President pushes beer tax to boost revenue
The president urges a beer tax to raise government revenue, calling it vital for the budget. Official estimates place annual proceeds above 125 million dollars, with Congress expected to back the plan and set the tax at about 150 million dollars yearly.
Texarkana Escape Suspect Captured in Hempstead County
Adelbert Denton, 32, sought since last August in a Texarkana jail break, was captured Saturday by Hempstead county officers. He was returned to Texarkana after police notified Miller county, ending a months long search during which Denton and three other inmates used a rope fashioned from blankets to escape. Denton is serving a federal sentence for violation of the Dyer Act.
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Texarkana
Hempstead
Denton
Miller County
Zangara to Go to Chair About 20th
Governor signs death warrant for Giuseppe Zangara for electrocution at Raiford prison during the week of March 20. Exact day and hour to be set by the prison superintendent. The package also notes a short story and features in The American Weekly magazine.
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Florida
Tallahasse
Fla
Shultz
Guiseppe Zangara
Raiford
France
Chicago Herald and Examiner
Adv
Federal Reserve Banks Open Again After Reopenings
Banks nationwide began reopening with minimal restrictions as federal and state authorities moved to restore normal operations. Arkansas banks will run under a state plan until the state bank commissioner approves a statewide program. Senator Robinson proposed a one year direct loan bill amid ongoing emergency banking policy debates.
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Wasson
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Virginia
Woodin
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Federal Reserve District
Roosevelt's Statement Continues on Page Three
The article notes a statement from President Roosevelt with continuation indicated on the next page. Details are limited in the visible excerpt and require the continuation to capture full context and any subsequent actions or reactions. The snippet emphasizes the ongoing discussion and its political significance.
Earthquake Again Rocks California
A new quake hit Southern California at 5 18 Monday morning causing minor damage in Long Beach. The tremor came on the third day after last Friday's quake. no additional casualties were reported though the coroner announced the death of Henry Ufen, 45, of Los Angeles, in the earlier disaster.
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Los Angeles
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Long Beach
Third Advance on Hope Cream Price
Cream prices advanced 1 cent Monday on the Hope market marking the third 1-cent rise in a week. Cream now brings 13 cents a pound while hens gained 1 cent after a penny loss last week. Eggs sell for 5 cents a dozen in cash or 6 cents in merchandise.
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Hope Market
Chase National backs Ford view against Wall Street reform
New York bank leader Winthrop W. Aldrich of Chase National announces a plan to divorce security affiliates from commercial banking and to require investment firms to publish financial condition. The move targets Morgan interests and aligns with Glass proposals, signaling a possible end to the era of department-store banking.
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Wall St
New York
Wall Street
Money World
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House of Morgan
Aldrich
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
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Rockefeller
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Chase Securities Corporation
Chase Harris Forbes Corporation
Senate Committee
National City
Charlie” Mitchell
Carter Glass
Glass
J. P. Morgan & Co
Kuhn, Leeb & Co
Three Suspects Held in Hope Bank Robbery Case Tied to Alexandria
In Alexandria Louisiana police arrested Charles Williams Bob Roberts and Estelle Davis after a stranger exchanged gold currency at a local bank. They are suspected in the February 23 bank robbery of the First National Bank at Hope Arkansas the loot including several hundred dollars. Roberts allegedly traded the gold. The trio await transfer to Hope authorities as Arkansas deputies plan to arrive. Estelle Davis is linked by family to Dan Davis and Earl Joyner both in the Louisiana state peniten tiary for a previous Alexandria laundry robbery.
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Hope
Ark
Charles Williams
Bob Roberts
Estelle Davis
Downs
Hope Bank
Roberts
Bank For Exchange
Arkansas
Dan Davis
Earl Joyner
Louisiana State Penitentiary
Cotton Climbing During Holiday Trade Stalls
MEMPHIS U S Department of Agriculture notes trading in cotton has been near standstill during bank holidays. Futures markets closed since March 3 and spot markets largely shut. Business persists in restricted volume with hedges awaiting bank openings. Prices rose abroad and at home with Friday May 10 futures advancing about 74 points.
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Memphis
U. S. Department Agriculture
Desperado Chapman Shot by Crawford Deputies Near Alma
Sheriff Albert Maxey and deputies W S Bushminer and Joe Simpson wounded Charles Chapman during a gun battle in a railroad cut two miles south of Alma after a long chase from Van Buren. Chapman suffered four bullet wounds and was taken to St John’s hospital where doctors said he would live.
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Albert Maxey
Crawford County
Charles Chapman
Southwest
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First National Bank of Hope
Ark
W. S. Bushminer
Joe Simpson
Alma
van Buren
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