Banks Reopen Nationwide As Market Edges Forward
Banks across the United States begin reopening after a wartime bank holiday. The Treasury reports satisfaction with orderly bank resumption while many smaller banks resume operations and deposits outpace withdrawals. Clearing of checks restarts and gold reserves are tracking toward recovery with widespread employment announced.
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Associated Press
New York
U. S
United States
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Segla
Michigan
Veteeran
Beer Bill Edged Toward Final Approval in Congress
Washington March 15 AP The Senate Finance Committee gave a favorable report on the beer measure amid swift action urged by President Roosevelt The House amendment taxed $5 per 1 gallon barrel limited alcohol 3 2 and allowed ads permits licensing costs $1000 for brewers 50 for wholesalers 20 for retailers The bill would take effect 15 days after signing and be ready for presidential action this week with debate to follow in the Senate
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Mar
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Harrison
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White House
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Ashurst
N. M
Kingsport bank resumes normal operations after hoarding ban
The First National Bank of Kingsport reopened at 9 a.m. with no withdrawal restrictions beyond general hoarding rules. Deposits surged as tellers worked until 2 p.m., and officials reported no withdrawals for hoarding, only usual business use.
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First National Bank
Kingsport
Middle State
First National Bank of
Treasury Department
United States
A. J. Brockman
Corr Cermak Palms City as Mayor Pro Tempore
Mar 15 AP report notes Alderman Frank J Corr was elected mayor pro tempore to continue Anton J Cermak policies. The vote followed a bitter council showdown with Alderman John Clark and 15 adherents boycotting. Carr pledged to uphold Cermak's policies and won backing from County Democratic Chairman Patrick Nash.
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Hician
Anton J. Cermak
Marvion
Frank J. Cory
Cowneil
John §. Clark
Carr
Cermak
Cernak
Patrick Nash
Democratic Party
Weather report for Tennessee and Virginia with temperatures
Fair and colder in Tennessee with a slight drop in extramu north and east portions. Virginia shows fair to much colder tonight and colder in the southeast. yesterday's high reached 68 degrees with unknown lows. Rain recorded yesterday was 0.07 inches. Readings taken at 6:00 p.m. daily for the prior 24 hours.
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Tennessee
Virginia
Roosevelt to send farm and unemployment relief measures
President Roosevelt plans to send messages to Congress on emergency farm and unemployment actions. The employment plan aims to recruit idle city workers for reforestation nationwide. The farm plan would run one year, seek acreage control, and aim to raise farm product values, with no price fixing and provisions to lease marginal lands to remove from production. Democratic leaders back swift enactment. economy and beer bills loom for signature.
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Washington
Mar
Roosevelt
Congress
Capitol
Senate
House
New Currency Rushes to Banks Across Regions
New York March 15 The reopening drive for the nation’s sound banks accelerates with Federal Reserve officials and state superintendents pushing to authorize banks to resume operations. Over 1,500 banks already opened in the first two days of the week, including major institutions, while many smaller banks await the signal to restart business and support agricultural production and regional trade.
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New York
Federal Reserve Bank
Market closes reopening price moves NYSE stocks
Market activity resumes on the New York Stock Exchange after a 12 day shutdown. Public Service of New Jersey trades at 42 dollars, up 1.87 from March 3. Gold Dust rises to 315, up 1.756. Union Carbide at 25.25, Delaware and Hudson 45, International Telephone 7, International Nickel 8.12, American Telephone at 100.87 on opening with 2,000 shares.
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Public Service of
New Jersey
Union Carbide
Delaware and Hudson
International Telephone
International Nickel
American Telephone
House balks on a senate tag cut of only 25 percent
Nashville reports a legislative clash over automobile license tag fees. The Tennessee House, voting 49 to 41, rejected a 25 percent cut proposed by conference, insisting on a 50 percent reduction. A later move to reconsider the 25 percent limit narrowly failed, signaling continued deadlock between houses.
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Slash
Compulsory Primary Or Old Convention System Debate
Nashville March 5 1925 The senate judiciary committee weighed compulsory state primaries versus the old convention method after a public hearing. The bill by Senator A O Denning seeks to repeal compulsory primary statute, leaving nomination method to each party. Opponents fear money barriers in primaries while proponents say conventions benefit broader party interests. The committee will hold an executive session before action.
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Mar
Senate Judiciary Committee
A. O. Denning
Sumner
Pamingtons
Gus Dyer
J. J. Jewell
Rutherford
J. D. G. Morton
Gallatin
Dave Hanly
Tennessee Federation, of Labor
Denning
Tornado toll climbs across Tennessee and Kentucky
A devastating tornado spree from the Mississippi to the Cumberland Mountains kills at least 26 and injures over 200. Nashville reports 10 deaths, with Lebanon Kingsport Harrogate and Oswego also hit. Rescue crews, Red Cross relief, guards and police clear debris, aid victims, and set up food kitchens as ambulances move the injured to hospitals. Continued coverage on page five.
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Tornado Toll Astonishes Kingsport Area Victims List
The Kingsport region reports numerous tornado fatalities and injuries across several nearby towns. Names include Tate G Crockett and Alice Hodge near Reedy Creek, Lonnie Meadows and Arthur Barrett in Cherry Hill and Doney Valley, with additional victims in Nashville Lebanon Bellwood Harrogate Oswego and Oswego areas. The disaster spans multiple counties and communities, highlighting widespread impact beyond the immediate Kingsport corridor.
Injured Residents Listed After Local Incident
A long list details injuries to numerous residents including Mrs W H Ramey 63 with internal injuries and severe lacerations, Dewey Lawson Jr age 4 with skull fractures, Miss Maude Rodefor teacher with head injuries, and many others such as Mrs Edward Bear, Patsy Crockett, Jimmy Busick, Tate Crockett Jr, and Ballard Hammonds. Condition ranges from critical to not serious. ongoing report notes continued injuries and a continuation on page three.
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W. H. Ramey
Dewey Lawson, Jr
Maude Rodefor
Cherry Hill
Edward Bear
Patsy Crockett
T. G. Crockett
Jimmy Busick
Troy Busick
Tate Crockett, Jr
Shipp Springs
Kingsport
Bloomingdale Road
Joe ‘Hammonds
Charles Hammonds
Ballard Hammonds
Mary Busick
Will Calhoun
Jimmie Ray Calhoun
E. H. Calhoun
Garson Herron
Thelma White
W. D. Nelson
Sam Steadman
J. H. Larkey, Sr
Storm toll rises in Kingsport area as two more deaths reported
The tornado's path expanded over Hawkins and adjacent counties with eight known deaths and about 50 injured. Dewey Lawson Sr died at General Hospital, with Rev Arthur Barrett and a child among Caney Valley victims. Others near Kingsport faced critical injuries. most survivors recover with care as crews clear wreckage and restore telephonic and highway routes. The storm tracked from Hawkins through Caney Valley to Reedy Creek Valley, widening the disaster footprint across 35 to 40 miles.
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General Hospital
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Kelly Sradshaw
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Calhoun
Lonnie Emmett Meadows
Alice Hodge
Mill Point
Reedy Creek
G. Crockatt, Jr
Dewey Lawson, Jr
W. H. Ramey
Marsh Clinic
Stricker
Saw Steadman
Marrow
Times Today
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Bristol
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