State Banks to Open When Holiday Is Lifted
A Madison report on the King program in Wisconsin says state banks may reopen as President Roosevelt lifts the national holiday. The banking commissioner notes banks with sound assets can reopen, while liquidity concerns require segregated deposits and ongoing examinations. The King scrip system and payroll support are outlined as part of gradual reopening and relief measures.
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Jacison
Arthur C. King
Banking Review Board
Sevelt
Trust
Roe
Missioner
SCRIP
T. Crowley
King Review Board
Capital City Bank
Madison
Wisconsin
Te of
Wisconsin Bankers Sc
Kingston
Ingston
Federat Rve
Treasury
California Quake Timeline and Economy Bill Actions
A timeline records nineteen major Southern California earthquakes and shocks from 3:50 a.m. to 8:54 p.m. as buildings swayed and tremors intensified. Washington reports: Senate finance committee favors the administration economy bill with minor changes and House approves Roosevelt budget cuts amid Democratic revolt. The House passage follows caucus turmoil as leaders fail to bind members, with Republicans leaning toward supporting the measure. The Senate finance panel faced criticism from veterans groups and labor unions, while the Democratic and Republican factions maneuver for final approval.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
U.P
House
Roosevelt
Luce
Massachusetts
Republican Steering Committee
Finance Committee
American Legion
American Federation of Labor
Roosevelt seeks quake update as relief mobilizes
President Roosevelt, awakened early, sought the latest word on California’s earthquake damage. He ordered government resources to support relief, notified Governor Rolph of readiness to assist, and Red Cross officials offered to lead relief efforts. Treasury said banks could advance cash to victims and federal banks could lend directly if needed. Red Cross and Navy diversions aided field work and looting prevention in San Pedro.
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California
James Rolph, Jr
John Barton Payne
National Red Cross
Rolph
Red Cross
Payne
Roosevelt
A. L. Schafer
Pacific Coast Area
San Francisco
J. W. Richardson
Schiafer
Los Angeles
Treasury
Woodin
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Banks
Schafer
Naval
San Pedro
Dodges Brick Runs For His Life In Long Beach Quake
C A Williams janitor at the Ideal laundry recounted dodging a collapsing warehouse during the Long Beach earthquake. Naomi Ellers, a bookkeeper, was crushed to death as the building collapsed, while Williams and her husband escaped. The disaster spared more workers only due to a banking holiday slowing activity.
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Long Beach
Calif
C. A. Williams
Ideal
Anaheim Boulevard
Williams
Naomi Ellers
Federal agents raid large Milwaukee still
Federal agents raided a Milwaukee area alcohol still near a house of correction where a brother of the operator serves a liquor law sentence. They arrested Fred Brazalle after a search, he could not post 1000 bond and was jailed. Agents seized 25000 gallons mash 200 gallons alcohol and a distilling column. The connected garage tunnel was noted. Seven men in Waukesha county raid posted bonds and await prelim hearings March 21.
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Milwaukee
U.S
House of Correction
Fred Brazalle
Waukesha County
Edward Gieratz
Bend
Albert
Bernard Miller
Cornelius Puetzer
Haga W. Kadow
Joan Bo Frentzel
Hopey Werenon
Miller
Quake Death List As Identified
Long Beach lists many dead from the southern California quake with names and ages. Identified bodies include Flora Weeden 23 Montebello and 35 year old Ted Davis among others. several more are unnamed or listed with towns. casualties span Los Angeles, Compton, and county at large with plane crash figures also noted.
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Los Angeles
U.P
Ronald Morton
Lina Monte
Cheorge Towne
Santa Monica
Frederick Porter
Chicago
Mpheee
Baldwin Ilies Mare
Lone Beach
Tony Dushar
Harold Glenn
Liela Atle
N. Lopez
George Donahue
Gir
Compton
May Abandon Oshkosh Bus Service
Oshkosh may lose its city bus service as Wisconsin Power and Light filed with the state for permission to relinquish its convenience and necessity certificate. No date was set. the Public Service Commission will decide, with a public hearing likely. Company officials say no curtailment is planned despite long term revenue losses and a failed weekly pass plan.
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Oshkosh
Wisconsin Power and Light Company
Wisconsin Public Service Commission
Holaday
Oshkoch
State Commission
State awaits seven million loan from Reconstruction Finance
Madison reports a seven million dollar loan to the state is expected next week from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. A half payment has been mailed, with the balance due early next week. Funds come via a federal reserve rule, to be deposited in banks statewide but kept separate for liquidity. The Industrial Commission will distribute the funds, with emphasis on relief authorities keeping state money separate. Most funds go to industrial centers, some to rural areas immediately.
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Madison
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Federal Reserve Bank
U. S. Treasury
Industrial Commission
Schmiedemaan Das
Nngel
Senate in recess after death of Senator Howell
Washington reports the senate recessed in the afternoon due to the death of Senator Howell Republic of Nebraska. The senate will reconvene at noon Monday.
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Senate
Howell
Washington
Howell Republican
Nebraska
Missing Hunters of Seal Are Safe
Reported missing hunters near Seal Island are confirmed safe after a rescues from harsh weather. The pair, Daneter and a companion, were located twenty miles north of St John’s and brought to safety at Horse Teed. bail.
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St. John's
Newfoundland
Rece
Daneter
Wwe
Ice
Weather notes from Wis North Central and Milwaukee brief
The report covers a Wisconsin and Great Lakes weather outlook with partial cloudiness tonight and Sunday, warmer in western and north central areas, and chance of showers near Lake Superior. Upper Michigan sees mostly cloudy, colder conditions with some thundershowers. Milwaukee records indicate high and low temperatures in recent national extremes and a week outlook of mixed precipitation and generally fair, colder trend, with a moderation toward week end.
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Associated Press
Wisconsin
Lake Michigan
Upper Michigan
Porthonesy
Lake Superioc Tomight
Northwest
Northwestern
Milwaukee
United States
Minami
Los Angeles
Havre
Mont
Sault Sie
Marie
Chicago
Great Lakes
Buckstaff Observatory
Maximim
Mimmin
Wang. Wietaeet
Inman
Thousands injured as California quake devastates region
The southern California earthquake left about 140 dead and 2,000 injured with estimated damage near 35 million dollars. Long Beach bore the heaviest toll with 74 dead and 25 million in damage. Compton and Huntington Park also suffered severe losses. Relief agencies mobilized quickly as Gov. Rolph arrived to oversee operations. Emergency security was stepped up by the National Guard, Navy, and Army, while the civic center and other buildings sustained only minor damage.
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Los Angeles
Calif
California
Long Beach
D. W. Pontius
Governor’s
Compton
Huntington Park
Here
Charles F. Richter
Carnegie Institution Seismological Laboratory
Pasadena
Lst
James Rolph, Jr
Sacramento
State Emergency Council
Navy
Marine Corps
Regular Army
California National Guard
Santa Ana
Anaheim
Garden Grove
American Legion
Buena Park
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