Prohibition Enforcement Faces New Supply Measure Hurdles
Congressional discussion notes tighter rules on obtaining evidence against speakeasies. Officials warn bans on liquor purchases for evidence may hinder federal efforts, shifting focus to local authorities and the sources of supply, including manufacturers and transporters.
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Congress
House
Tarver
Democrat
Georgia
Senate
Woodcock
Bureau
Federal Bureau
Bank Holiday Declared to Stabilize Bank System
The bank holiday is portrayed as a prudent move to avoid national chaos. Officials say most banks remain sound compared with three weeks ago and expect normal operations within six months to a year as the system weatheres the storm.
Railroad seeks permanent fare cut from 3.6 to 2 cents per mile
The New Orleans and Great Northern railroad, serving New Orleans to Jackson, has applied to the Louisiana public service commission for permanent authority to reduce passenger fare from 3.6 cents to 2 cents per mile.
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Baton Rouge, la
New Orleans and Great Northern Railroad
New Orleans
Jackson
Miss
Louisiana Public Service Commission
Bank Situation In Sentences
Pending final word from Washington, a bank dispute remains in abeyance. Officials say bank balances are sufficient for income tax payments due March 15 as millions continue to charge purchases.
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Ing
Washington
Roosevelt Seeks Broad Banking Powers As Crisis Continues
President Roosevelt plans to ask Congress for wide powers to manage the banking system until permanent reform is enacted. He will issue a new proclamation once the four day holiday ends, praising American cooperation during the crisis as Woodin notes progress and public spirit aid the effort. The interstate commerce commission says bank holidays should be treated like legal holidays for freight charges. New Orleans banks delay scrip circulation pending a possible national plan from Washington.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Congress
The
Interstate Commerce Commission
Orleans
New Orleans
New Orleans Clearing House Association
Louisiana
Rudolf S. Hecht
Treasury Department
Two Abductors Flee Nation In Lindbergh Law Case
Denver man’s abductors flee toward the Canada border after paying ransom with marked currency. Named in charges are Ruth Kohler, 39, Vern Sankey, and Carl Pearce, all jailed. Youngberg returns here. U.S. District Attorney Carr says the Lindbergh law enables severe sentences up to life or death if death occurs.
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States
Colorado
Canada
Clark
United States
Youngberg
Ralph I. Carr
Ruth Kohler
Vern Sankey
Carl Pearce
Carr
Banks in Monroe Await State Guidance Amid Holiday
Bank officials in Monroe and West Monroe on the third day of the nationwide banking holiday said no decision on resuming normal business could be given until the state banking commissioner provides guidance. Officials expect word could arrive at any time, but no reopening actions would occur until then.
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Monroe
West Monroe
Roosevelt outlines banking plan and broader government reorganization
President Roosevelt discusses banking reform and a sweeping government reorganization aimed at balancing the budget and preserving national credit. He plans to present the first part of the plan to Congress on Thursday amid plans for currency circulation reforms and a temporary scrip system. Senator McAdoo then met with the president to discuss the financial situation, though he offered no details.
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Treasury
Roosevelt
Congress
Federal Reserve
New York Federal Reserve Bank
McAdoo
California
White House
Parish Workers Pay Slashed by Ouachita Jurors
Ouachita Parish jury approves plan cutting pauper and orphans funds to a maximum of 10 dollars monthly. Some families previously received 23 dollars, while others drop to 5 to 7.50. Finance committee bills paid. Monroe library report filed. Marker project at Selman airport rejected after debate.
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Finance Committee
Monroe Public Library
Beaumont Residents Reaped Oil Lease Gains In 60 Days
Major oil companies leased on the Conroe trend boosting Beaumont wealth by about 200000 in two months. Bank deposits rose by roughly 250000 as oil men report enrichment along the Conroe corridor from Conroe to Vicksburg via Jasper and Leesville and Alexandria in the listed path.
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Beaumont
Texas
U.P
Conroe
Houston
Montgomery County
Jasper and Hadden's Ferry
Leesville
Alexandria
Vicksburg
Miss
Manitou Lover’s Lane to be paved for jobs
Colorado Springs March 8 The city council of Manitou will pave the historic Lover’s Lane to provide work for unemployed men. The plan aims to revive the romantic spot once favored before the automobile era and restore its popularity.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Manitou
Southwestern Students Register Without Fees
Southwestern Louisiana Institute students will start the new term next Monday without payment of registration and other fees. President E. L. Stephens announced the rule will apply during the present financial unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Southwestern Louisiana Institute
E. L. Stephens
Howell's Condition Unchanged at Walter Reed Hospital
Washington reported Senator Robert B. Howell of Nebraska remained in unchanged condition at Walter Reed hospital after a fair night. He has been treated for pneumonia since February 25, with no new complications observed.
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Washington
Robert B. Howell
Nebraska
Walter Reed Hospital
Howell
Federal invite to trade frozen gold for currency issued
Secretary Woodin directs the federal reserve banks to exchange currency for gold or gold currency for absolutely necessary purposes such as payrolls and food purchases. The move follows Roosevelt's gold embargo and seeks currency expansion under Glass Steagall provisions, enabling banks to use excess gold for more currency.
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Washington
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Banks
Woodin
The
Treasury
Roosevelt
Senator Robinson predicts quick banking program pass
Senator Robinson of Arkansas the Democratic leader said the special session could dispose of Roosevelt's emergency banking plan in three days and that there would be perfect cooperation between the Senate and House in getting its adoption.
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Washington
Robinson
Arkansas
Roosevelt
Senate
House
Secretary Woodin Cheers Banking Impasse Settlement Hope
Secretary Woodin voiced optimism on March 8 that the banking impasse would soon be settled. He expressed confidence the efforts would lead to stable finance and restore public trust amid ongoing negotiations.
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Washington
Woodin
Colonists Roaming Arkansas Hills Stir Local Concern
About 250 unemployed colonists sent from Sioux City, Iowa, pushed into Clinton county Arkansas seeking government land home steads. Local leaders in Little Rock urged caution, warning that the rugged, undeveloped hills would delay any settlement and provision of necessities for months or a year.
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Little Rock
Ark
North
Arkansas
Hill Country
Sioux City
Iowa
Chamber of Commerce
Clinton, Ark
D. Hudson Lewis
Little Rock Civic Organization
R. W. Tackaberry
Sioux City Organization
Lewis
De La Boulaye Named Claudel's Successor as Ambassador
Andre Le fevre De La Boulaye, a veteran French diplomat, was named ambassador to Washington succeeding Paul Claudel who moves to Brussels. The cabinet reshuffle is among the largest in recent French history and follows a meeting.
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de la Boulaye
Claudel
Paris
Andre Lefevre de la Boulaye
Washington
Paul Claudel
Brussels
Charles Corbin
London
Classified Advertising Rates and Schedule for Monroe Papers
The notice lists advertising rates and time limits for the Monroe News Star and Morning World, detailing per line charges, minimums, and running sequences. It also outlines telephone acceptance of want ads and explains accommodation accounts for customer convenience. A long classification index follows, listing categories from Legal Notices to Automobiles, with numbered groupings for quick reference.
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Monroe News-Star and Morning World
Sunday News-Star— World
News-Star
Morning World
Classified Department
News- Star—World
Marshal's Sale In West Monroe Louisiana 1933
City Court of West Monroe Ouachita Parish proceeds with a marshal sale on March 18 1933 at City Hall front door. Seized items include a baby bed five pair shades a 22 XM refrigerator a Brunswick portable talking machine twelve ten inch records a gas heater and a davenport table. Cash terms with costs. Sale held to satisfy writ of feoff and costs.
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Marshal’s Sale
Monroe Furniture Co., Ltd
Miss Lots Pace
State of Louisiana
Parish of Ouachita
West Monroe
Ouachita Parish
Louisiana
Brunswick
Marshal's Sale People's Homestead & Savings Association
H. R. Collins
Monroe
City of
Lee Rogers Chevrolet Company, Inc
Dr. Pepper Bottling Company of Monroe, Inc
District Court OF the United States
Hugh Beliford Hardy
United States District Court
Bastrop
Morehouse
State of
Haynes Scogg
Parish of
Old Central Savings Bank
Covington
W. E. Leigh
Markets-Financial New Orleans Vegetable Prices Steady Amid Slow Demand
USDA fruit and vegetable prices show steady markets in New Orleans with cauliflower slightly weaker and Louisiana sweet potatoes selling 65-85c per 100 lb sack. Notes on cabbage, onions, beets, carrots, greens, lettuce, artichokes, rhubarb, beans, okra, squash, peas, and Florida strawberries. Louisiana shipped three carloads of sweet potatoes. Chicago grains closed with cattle and hogs down on rank and file and active declines.
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New Orleans
USDA
Louisiana
Maine
New York
Florida
Poultry market report Chicago live stock prices
Poultry prices listed for Chicago on March 8 show live birds with 33 tracks firm. Hens range 10 12-12, leghorn hens 9, colored springs 13 1-2, Rock springs 15, roosters 8, hen turkeys 15, Toms 12, old Toms 10, ducks 10-12, geese 8, broilers 16-17.
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Chicago
Rock Springs
Batter and Eggs Price Report From Chicago
Chicago market report lists Batter prices at 6 266 unsettled with 93 score creamery specials and 18 1 2 for extras firsts and standards. Eggs show 14 312 unsettled with prices unchanged. The column includes brief dialogue about a policeman’s badge in a fragmented city page.
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Chicago
Monroe Tire Exchange and Local Business Services Guide
A historical business directory style column lists Monroe Tire Exchange and other services including safes, Chevrolet and Dr Pepper bottling litigation notices. It also reports a legal sale of a Chevrolet truck as part of a writ of fieri facias and a final accounting notification for the Succession of Leon Frost with court dates and executors named.
Livestock Prices Turn Lower Across Hogs Cattle and Sheep
Chicago market report shows hogs 18 000 head with 2 000 direct and prices mostly 15 to 25 lower than Tuesday. Cattle 8 000 and calves 1 000 with bids 25 50 lower on medium and heavy steer classes. Sheep 11 000 early market at stand still bidding mostly 50 lower. lambs 90 lbs down and ewes 2.00 3.25.
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Chicago
USDA
Liverpool Cotton Prices and Futures Climb in Quiet Market
Liverpool reports 8,000 bales of cotton with 7,700 American in sight. Spot prices rise 20 points across grades with good demand. futures close steady with March at 4.79 and May at 4.80.
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Liverpool
Potatoes Market Report From Chicago Trade Desk
Potatoes listed at 48 with on track 245 and total U S shipments 641. Market remains about steady as trading slows and supplies stay liberal. Wisconsin round whites 70 to 75, Idaho russets 1 12 1 2 20, South Dakota early Ohios 77 1 2.
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Chicago
USDA
U. S
Wisconsin
Idaho
South Dakota
Monroe Dates Set for Local Actions in 1933
In Monroe Louisiana the dates February 24 March 2 and March 8 1933 are noted as upcoming events or deadlines in civic or community notices, indicating a sequence of actions or meetings scheduled across several days.
Classified Ads Prompt Pushes Bold Habits
Classified section urges readers to adopt extreme routines beyond the ad habit of early rising. The snippet hints at a campaign-like push for discipline and productivity through intensified daily practices.
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Missouri Pacif
Gabeseee
Esas
Rican Airways Mf
Tei-State
Denver
Ouachita
Southwestern
Arkansas Hills
Classification Index
Motor Securities Co., Inc
Bernhardt Bing
Bernhardt Bidg
Irene Simms Reid
E. N. Mansberg, JR
E. E. Kelly
Monroe Printing Co
Jack Boyer
Pettit Typewriter and Supply CO
Chase-Amman Bldg
Monroe Tire Exchange
DeSiard
J. C. C. Lindley
B. L. Rissher
L. Risher
Leon Frost
Fourth District Court
W. A. Lenard
J. T. Shell
D. I. Garrett
A. D
Leon H. Pooler
Sam Ladart
E. C. Riggin
Grand Street
the Palace
Unemployment Relief Office
Ouachita Protective Agency
G. F. Wallace
Mgr
C. A. Johnson
J. T. French
E. J. Young
J. E. Harvey
North Second
Geo. C. Banford
DeSiard &J
Monroe Building & Loan Association
Chas. E. Bynum
W. R. McWilliams
Sen
J. O. McCormick
North Fourth
Monrose
Grand St
Phone
H. and H. Hatchery
Sterlingeton Road
Trenton
Jersey
George Sullivan
Lieber and Co
South Grand
Bernhardt Building
Stone Avenue
J. D. McGhee
Lazarre
West Monrose
Texas Avenue
South First
Washington Street
Pine Street
AUBU
Terras Ave
Grammont Street
R. J L. Kilgore
North Side
Gordon
A. H. Bates
Rusia
North First Street
Louiseville
King
Nion
Mia, R. E. Davis
Berenth Street
Fox Court
North Fourth Street
Washeington and
Breard
K Street
Nashville
Tennessee
W. C. Garriott
Southern School of Printing
Booth Street
Tenn
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