Tennessee Senate Backs Covington for Civil Service Post
Nashville March 3 The senate adopted a resolution endorsing William L Covington a Williamson County native and former Nashville attorney for a U S Civil Service Commissions seat He currently serves on the commission in Washington D C Senator John Brown opposed the move saying endorsement could hinder other Tennesseans Senator O C J Mooney argued the body should not act as patronage referee Senator A O Denning contended Covington is the sole Tennessean candidate Vanderbilt's W P Moss praised Covington and urged approval The measure continues on page six
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Tennessee
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W. P. Moss
Madison
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Hoover Works To End Of W 8 Stay
President Hoover focused on national troubles, notably banking, on his last full day in Washington March 3 as he prepared to leave the White House. He met with visitors including Franklin D. Roosevelt and canceled plans to sail aboard the Pennsylvania to Panama, opting to wind up personal affairs before departing for New York and eventual travel to the Caribbean and Pacific coast.
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Roese
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Caribbean
Pacific Coast
Inauguration Day Brims With National Cheer and Change
Washington crowds pour into the capital for Franklin D Roosevelt's ascent to the presidency amid a somber mood over Senator Walsh's death. Officials report 200000 visitors, 75000 in reviewing stands, and a Coast-to-Coast turnout as Roosevelt readies to take the oath and deliver a brief inaugural address.
Tennessee and Virginia Weather Summary Fragment
Ailed OCR weather note reports fair tonight and Saturday in portions of Tennessee with slight warmth in extreme west. Virginia sees cloudy tonight and likely fair Saturday with minimal temperature changes. Observations at 6 p.m. record yesterday's highs and lows, with no rain noted on either date and year-over-year comparisons referenced.
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Japanese quake toll climbs in Iwate Miyagi and Hokkaido
More than 1,500 dead as earthquake, tidal waves and fires devastate northeastern Honshu. Iwate reports 1,119 dead, mostly near Miyako. total dead 1,588 with Miyagi Aomori and Hokkaido figures. Reports say 7,930 homes destroyed and 1,370 boats lost. Hokkkido coast hit by three tidal waves. unconfirmed deaths possible.
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Mar
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Iwate
Miyako
Miyagi
Aomori
Hokkaido
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Honshu
Kinkwezan Island
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Aomoro
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Hakadate
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Roosevelt Poised to Take Over as President
In Washington Franklin D Roosevelt awaits inauguration amid mixed emotions and political briefings. He meets Democratic leaders at the Mayflower Hotel as a White House statement on business conditions is anticipated. News of Senator Walsh’s death and the Miami shooting victims adds gravity to a day dominated by the transfer of power.
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Mar
Smid
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Norbert Hoover
Thomas J. Walsh
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Weather Bureau
New York
Mayflower Hotel
White House
Hoover
House
Senate
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Montana
Roosevelt
Capitol
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Senate Chamber
Franklin D. Roozevelt
Herbert Hoover
Walsh
Miami
Florida
Senator Walsh
Bank Holiday Moves Across 30 States
SAVILLE Tennessee reports most banks open despite Gov Hill proclamation. McAlister seeks power to declare holidays during public emergencies. EBilk proposes allowing longer holidays. Nashville merchants accepted checks today but would cash none. The holiday ends Monday.
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Ebilk
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Checks on Postal Savings Move in Senate
Senator Dill introduces legislation to let the postal savings system offer checking accounts. The Senate also adopts a resolution authorizing emergency currency rules for banks in the District of Columbia. The plan would run six months with possible six month extension, and moves to the House for action.
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Mar
Dill
Wash
Senate
Comptroller of the’ Currency
District of Columbia
House
Fishes for Funds in Chicago Canal Theft
In Chicago Roy Van Heek’s fishing net yielded 33,000 bands valued at 9700 dollars, court-identified as stolen from residents who hope for return. Treasury receipts for March 1 totaled 106,262,277.82 with expenditures of 123,680,701.96 and a net balance of 204,061,951.86. customs duties for the day amounted to 562,054.53.
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Roy van Heek
Treasury
Washington
Mar
Davis Ready to Consent to Davis Senate Oath
The certificate of election for James J. Davis was presented to Vice President Curtis by Secretary of State Richard J. Beamish of Pennsylvania with a secret gubernatorial communication. Davis faces an indictment over alleged lottery law violations tied to Loyal Order of Moose promotion activities. His oath may be delayed. the trial was postponed and is set for New York Monday.
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Curtis
Richard J. Beamish
Pennsylvania
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Davis
Loyal Order of Moose
New York
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Thayer
Beamish
Hoover Defers Bank Condition Statement Amid Conflicting Reports
Washington March 8 AP President Hoover authorized a banking and business conditions statement but delayed it after a White House conference with financial leaders. Mills and Governor Meyer said no presidential statement was imminent and questions arose from unofficial sources and Roosevelt talks.
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Mar
Hoover
Mills
Eugene Meyer
White House
Roosevelt
Robbers Lock Up Weber Dairy Plant For Cooling Cure
Three firm but polite robbers entered the Weber Dairy Company plant in Joliet and locked thirteen employees and seven customers in a cooling room. They fled with $430 after passing the hat, collecting $36 from unwilling contributors before leaving.
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Joliet
Weber Dairy Company
Executions in D.C. Penitentiary After White Woman Murder
Three Black inmates were electrocuted at the Columbia state penitentiary today. Will Saunders claimed to be 14, executed for the killing of a white woman. James Jones and James Arthur Dicks, cousins, were executed for the murder of a white farmer.
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Columbia, D. C
Will Saunders
James Jones
James Arthur Dicks
Rainey and Burns to Control House in Switch
Representative Rainey of Illinois announced plans to vest the House’s power with a Democratic steering committee and majority, saying policy will come from the party. He will succeed John N Garner as speaker, with Byrns named floor leader, as the Roosevelt program is to be carried out.
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Mar
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Rainey
Illinois
Democratic Party
John N. Garner
McDuffie
Alabama
Rankin
Mississippi
Tones
Texas
Land Bankhead
Byrns
Tennessee
Roosevelt
Protective Steps From Holidays to Bank Withdrawals
The Associated Press reports a widening of protective actions in 30 states as holidays and withdrawal restrictions spread. States like Wisconsin, Georgia, and New Mexico declare banking holidays. North Carolina empowers the banks commissioner with dictatorial powers. Virginia permits withdrawal limits. several banks act independently. Federal efforts and state measures aim to shield depositors as banking concerns shift toward containment of panics. Authoritative quarters hint at possible presidential statements or congressional messages on banking remedies, while New York and Chicago leave business largely normal despite nationwide tensions.
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Georgia
New Mexico
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Virginia
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Texas
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Idaho
Nevada
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Martin
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Michiga
Senate
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California
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