Roosevelt Urges Immediate Beer Legislation in Surprise Message
In Washington on March 13 President Roosevelt urged Congress to pass legislation to modify the Volstead Act and legalize beer and similar beverages. He predicted quick action with may raise revenue for the government, while Democratic leaders expressed confidence in swift passage. The message, called the briefest presidential note in history, prompted immediate applause in a sparsely filled House chamber.
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D. C
Roosevelt
Congress
Brigfestin
White House
Robinson
Arkansas
Gain
A. &. Chaffee
Clark
Death of San Antonio Mayor Chambers shocks city
The death of Mayor Chambers at age 54 ended a four and a half year term marked by illness and resilience. He grew gravely ill Sunday night and died Monday morning after heart pain and a brief lapse into unconsciousness. Judge Matlock ordered the corporation court adjourned as officials prepared for city mourning.
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Chambers
San
Frunette Cocke
A. L. Matlock
Wayor
Miyor
John W. Tovin
Bia
Ray Lambert
Park Compissioner
Sa Antonio
Daniels Appointed by Roosevelt as Mexico Envoy
President Roosevelt nominated Robert W. Daniels, publisher from Louisville, as ambassador to Great Britain and named Isidor Straus of New York to Paris. He filled Mexico City post with Josephus Daniels of North Carolina and reappointed Eugene Sykes of Mississippi to a position.
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Roosevelt
Mexico
Washington, D. C
Robert W. Bi Han
Louisett Te
Mimi-Bassador
Great Britain
Senate
Afr
Paris
Desco Isidor Slrais
New York
Mexico City
Josephus Daniels
Norta
California Relief Measure Placed Before Congress
Washington notes outline a resolution proposing the president spend 5 million dollars to revise distressed California counties. The plan follows widespread dissatisfaction with the earli er Liquakn program and would be administered by the president through schedules identified by acting secretary McAdoo and Ty Atherton.
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California
Washington, D
Aconlor McAdoo
Larpeelyn Ald
Ty Atherton
Cheyenne oil man dies in hospital after illness
Cheyne Wray oil man Marry T Yynda, 72, was held pending receipt of weldings reiatives before death in SAMA Tlosn Hospital Sunday.
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Cheyenne
T. Yynda
Cheyne
Wray
Sama Tlosn
Reserve Banks Openings by Federal Reserve Centers
A compilation shows reserve banks in major centers reopening or staying closed during the banking holiday. New York and Philadelphia report most members open, while several districts list mixed statuses for national, state, and trust banks, with some restrictions still in place and others fully reopened across Cleveland, Richmond, St Louis, Dallas, Minneapolis, Chicago, Kansas City, San Francisco, Boston, Atlanta, and remaining districts.
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Federal Reserve
New York
Cleveland
Richmond
St. Louis
Dallas
Minneapolis
Chicago
Kansas City
Nolne
Federal Reserve Syntem
Federal Reserve System
San Francisco
Boston
Atlanta
Philadelphia
French Strother Aide to Hoover Dies of Pneumonia
French Strother, who supplied President Hoover with much of his speech ammunition, died in a Washington hospital early today from pneumonia contracted at the March 4 inauguration. He fell ill after a cold and his condition worsened over days despite oxygen and care.
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Hoover
Washington
D. C
Marely
Preligh
Bill Would Ban Substitute Books
A Texas bill introduced by Representative Pope of Comal would prohibit school authorities from substituting books in use in public schools. The measure aims to restrict replacements and enforces adherence to prescribed texts amid ongoing debates over curriculum control and parental rights.
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Austin
Pope
Coxpnia Christ
Weather Forecast For San Antonio And Vicinity
Partly cloudy and cooler Monday night and Tuesday with lows near 60 and highs around 76. Light to moderate west to northwest winds. Monday's high near 82. West Texas and far west experiences variable conditions with possible rain and cooler mornings.
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San Antonio
Steinity
Texas
Horthwest Wi
Conat
West Texas
Banks Reopen Nationwide As Roosevelt Plan Begins
Banks across the nation opened with few restrictions amid a government push for rapid reopening. Officials reported business at the money window, with deposits and lending resuming under the Roosevelt plan. New currency circulated, some clearing house certificates used, and federal loans possible through the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Arkansas banks remained restricted pending statewide reopening, while New York and London markets showed activity and dollar values.
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Roosevelt
Federal Reserve Systm
New York
London
New York Stock Exchange
Federal Reserve
Reconstruction Finding Corporation
Arkansas
Senate Banking Committee
Lee
Glass
Vrginia
Union
San Antanlo
School Land Row Up in Legislature
Legislation to settle a dispute involving about 4000 West Texans who bought public school lands under relinquishment of 191% and related mineral rights rents totaling around 1,000,000 was taken up in the house today. Two measures affecting nearly 7,000,000 acres of land in Indiana have been introduced by the house.
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Texas
Sane
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Fatal Collision Leads to Arrest in Victoria
Victoria Texas March 13 An 18 year old man was jailed after a fatal collision involving a truck and an automobile. Highway patrol asserts both vehicle operators were intoxicated and fled the scene. The truck passenger was hospitalized with injuries.
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Victoria
Texas
Ron Panlon
Banks expect to be normal Tuesday in San Antonio
Banks, private and rural state institutions, prepare to resume normal operations by Tuesday morning after Monday discussions. A blanket license from the Treasury and Federal Reserve was expected, with several banks wiring applications to the State Banking Commissioner. Currency was being issued for payrolls, essentials, and food purchases while deposits and withdrawals faced delays.
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Lotu
Barkers
Mreasur
Woodln
Frankihn D. Roosevelt
Oral Federal Reserve
First State Bank of Frith San Ansonio
Commonweal Banks& Trust Company
Smith Tegas Bank & Trust Company
James Shar
Brandon Smith
First State Bank of
South San Anstonio
Lelephoumd
Ute Commissionia
Kwan Will Denwals
Cloudy Cooler Weather Follows Bright Sunday in San Antonio
A fragmented weather notice predicts cooler conditions after a bright Sunday in San Antonio. Forecasters expect a drop of more than six degrees with early cloudy skies, light northwest winds, and Tuesday’s high near 70 while Monday tops near 72 and Sunday previously reached around 92. Morning low around 66 with intermittent sun over the next 24 hours.
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Sik
Sam Antonio
Cowd
Weather Bureau
Mon Gay
Harriman Bank Fails to Re Open
Harriman National Bank did not reopen today as federal reserve members reviewed operations. A conservator was present to supervise the bank’s affairs under emergency banking provisions enacted by Congress and the administration.
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New York
Harriman National Bank
Federal Reserve
Rongevelt
Guy
Foreign Exchange Dictator Selected in New York
New York banker Fred I Kent was named foreign exchange dictator today pending resumption of exchange dealings on normal basis.
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New York
Moret B
Fred I. Kent
Britain to Lift Embargo on Arms Shipment
In a surprising move Britain plans to end the embargo on arms shipments previously halted to several nations. Officials cited shifting foreign policy priorities and the need to stabilize regional security as the basis for the change. Details on timing and recipient nations were not fully disclosed.
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Britain
Tondon
Great Altay
Japan
Los Angeles Struck by Aftershocks Killing Dozens
Dawn on the third day after Friday’s cataclysmic quakes brings a new tremor at 6 18 am. Long Beach sustains damage while Los Angeles reports one more fatality, Henry Ulan, 45, of Lewy An Boles, died from injuries. The coroner confirms the quake toll and lists areas hit including Pasadena, Santa Monica, and San Pedro.
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Los Angeles
Henry Ulan
Lewy An- Boles
Uran
General Hospital
Hia
Wenner
Bnt
San Perro
Pasadena
Santa Anak
Tuglowoort
Santi Monten
Gompson
Friendly Suit to Decide Status of Denison Starts
AUSTIN March 13 Trial to determine Denison of Temple’s elinicity to be a member of the Texas highway commission began before Judge J D Moore in Travis county court. Ed Barker secretary of the Texas senate and others were summoned as witnesses likely to testify about local senate proceedings in executive session when Denison’s name was considered for confirmation. Treasury receipts and duties reported in Washington show March activity.
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Denison
Temple
Texas Highwey
J. D. Moore
Travis County District Court
Ed Barker
Texas Senate
Senate
Treasury
Washington, D. C
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