Banks observe four day holiday as scrip eyed
Nation's banks mark Roosevelt declared four day holiday while cities like New York Chicago and Los Angeles plan to issue scrip in lieu of currency awaiting Treasury signal. In Washington Speaker-elect Rainey says Congress will approve emergency financial legislation and a Democratic caucus will form to select Ways and Means members. He promises full support for Roosevelt and mentions inevitable inflation.
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Banks Close Across New Castle Under Presidential Edict
Banks in New Castle close for the duration of the presidential order with Friday morning as the planned reopening. Depositors show confidence while local banks adhere to federal edict, and payrolls are being organized under Treasury guidance as the nation navigates the first banking holiday.
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Chicago Mayor Anton Cermak Dies in Miami Hospital
Chicago Mayor Anton J. Cermak died at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami after being shot nineteen days earlier by Giuseppe Zan. He was 59 and died at 6 57 a m as doctors noted coma and declining vital signs while his daughters and grandchildren gathered at his bedside.
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Banks Can Make Change
Treasury announces banks may open currency windows during the holiday to facilitate trade by changing money.
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Washington
Mar
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Roosevelt to seek emergency banking law in extraordinary session
Senator Robinson announced the Roosevelt administration will propose an emergency banking bill. It would authorize use of clearing house certificates and segregated new deposits to buy government securities. The measure is to be introduced Thursday as Congress reconvenes and would aim for rapid enactment.
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Mar
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Three Killed On Cleveland Street
A maniac with a shotgun opened fire on a West Side street in Cleveland killing three men Roy Kneale Louis Kalley and Herman Klink and wounding six others. Detective Jay Cook shot the gunman to end the attack.
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Mar
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Fair Named First Ward Constable
Upon a petition by citizens of the first ward Judges R L Hildebrand and James A Chambers appointed Andy Fair as constable in the first ward to fill all unexpired terms of James H Ellison who recently resigned Fair has been acting as deputy constable in the ward.
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Daily Weather Report Summary
U S weather statistics for the 24 hour period ending at 9 o'clock this morning show a maximum of 40 and a minimum of 15 with no precipitation and a river stage of 6 feet. For the 24 hour period ending Sunday morning the maximum was 37 and the minimum 28 with trace precipitation.
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Trading in dollar suspended for time
World money markets act quickly as nationwide bank holiday and U S embargo halt dollar trading. Britain closes speculative dollar activity while exchanges in Paris Berlin and Tokyo curb dollar dealings. Dollar falls to 4.18 marks in Berlin after Reichsbank move.
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Hitler Emerges German Victor
Berlin reports a Nazi Nationalist bloc victory in Reichstag and Prussian Diet elections. Hitler Von Papen Hugenburg alliance won 51.8 percent of Reichstag seats and 52.3 percent in Prussia with about 39.1 million votes counted.
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Bank of England Expands Gold Purchases
London reports the Bank of England bought 2,014,220 pounds sterling in bar gold, continuing its heavy buying trend. The purchase underscores ongoing efforts to bolster gold reserves amid market activity.
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Bank Holiday Money Movements Across Cities
Reports from Chicago Pasadena Los Angeles and New Orleans detail hoarding being undone by the bank holiday as silver dollars scrip and currency exchanges move into public circulation. Officials in Chicago announced a currency exchange office while Los Angeles officials foresee statewide script use and ample small bills.
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American public backs mysterious leader amid chaos in 1930s mood
In Santa Monica a Special To The News column reflects broad popular support for a powerful political figure described as wise to Congress and bankers. The piece mocks economic hardship and resistance to reform, arguing the nation stands with the leader regardless of his actions and even if drastic.
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Mar
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State Funeral For Sen Walsh In Senate Chamber
The nation paid its final tribute to Montana Senator Thomas J. Walsh at a state funeral in the Senate chamber. President Roosevelt and cabinet, Archbishop Curley, Supreme Court justices, and leaders from the Army Navy and Marine Corps attended. Vice President Garner presided as pallbearers stood near the casket amid flowers and ceremonial display.
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Postpone Trial of Senator Davis in Lottery Case
The second trial of U. S. Senator James J. Davis of Pennsylvania, charged with violation of the national lottery law, was postponed today until next Monday.
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Pennsylvania
Confidence In Pennsylvania Bank Holiday Observance
Pennsylvania bankers and business leaders respond to Roosevelt's bank holiday with plans for restricted operation. Pittsburgh bankers discuss issuing clearing house certificates and accepting new deposits for immediate withdrawal while cash release remains unlikely.
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Dictatorship Proclaimed in Greece Under Venizelos Aid
Athens reports General Plastiras proclaimed martial law and banned gatherings after unfavorable polls for Premier Venizelos. The army commander and 1922 revolution leader issued a manifesto signaling a dictatorship to govern until stability returns.
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Athens
Mar
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Daughter Mae Bond Found Dead Near Salina California
Mr and Mrs Marion S Woods of Wilmington Road received word their daughter Mae R Bond aged 26 was found dead in her car beside a road near Salina California where she had been living Death attributed to a gunshot wound Telegram gave no further details Mrs Woods plans to fly to California to bring the body back for burial prior to departure she had been packing to visit her daughter when the message arrived
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Two Killed When Wall Collapses At Memphis Tennessee
Memphis authorities report a third story wall of the Shelby county poorhouse collapsed in 40 mile wind. Zeb Britton aged 64 and Rubin Goldberg aged 45 died. Five others were injured, none seriously. Nine occupants were affected as the wall fell.
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Mar
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Roosevelt Faces Hectic First Day in White House
A New York Times style log outlines Franklin D. Roosevelts first 24 hours in office on a Sunday. He breakfasted with Louis Howe at 8 30 am attended St Thomas Episcopal Church with family and held early meetings with cabinet leaders and congressional figures.
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Mar
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Hustling Man Arthur Mometer Faces Endless Pace
A portrait of Arthur Mometer as a tireless, fast moving figure who dominates his days with constant activity. The verse imagines him rushing through work meals and walks, never resting, and questions if his energy will persist in the green fields beyond life.
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