Prohi Bureau Shifts Focus From Speak Easies to Liquor Sources
The Bureau of Prohibition directs agents to eradicate liquor sources rather than raid speakeasies. New restrictions bar the purchase of liquor for evidence, restricting enforcement to manufacturers and transporters while leaving speakeasy cases to state authorities. Congress trimmed enforcement funds and added measures against wire tapping and buying liquor for agents.
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Woodcock
Bureau
Federal Bureau
Washington
Bureau of Prohibition
Prohibition Bureau
Amos W. W. Woodcock
Justice Department
Congress
House
Tinkham
R., Mass
President seeks congressional authority for currency measures
The president plans to ask Congress for authority to issue currency to combat hoarding and support daily life after the banking holiday. Initial ideas for a temporary script clearing house based on bank assets were sidelined for other priorities.
Cotton Holiday Proposed in Georgia Senate Bill 1934
Georgia senators back a 1934 cotton holiday plan tied to 75 percent of U S states enacting similar laws. The bill by Senator Andrew J Tuten would ban planting or harvesting cotton in Georgia if other states join in, with enforcement via misdemeanor and a cross state advocacy visit by lawmakers.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Senate
Talmadge
Andrew J. Tuten
Alma
United States
Lewis
Sparta
Conner
Unadilla
Hutcheson
LaFayette
Lovett
Wrightsville
Tuten
French Names New Ambassador to United States
Paris reports Andre Lefevre De La Boulaye named ambassador to Washington after cabinet meeting shake up. He succeeds Pat Claudel, who moves to Brussels. Charles Alphand becomes ambassador to Moscow. De La Boulaye, 57, previously assistant director in the foreign ministry and has historic ties to President Roosevelt.
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Paris
Andre Lefevre de la Boulaye
Washington
Pat Claudel
Brussels
Charles Corbin
London
Charles Alphand
Dublin
Moscow
Andre de la Boulaye
United States
Foreign Ministry
Roooevelt
Berlin
Woodrow Wilson
Roosevelt
Senate Democratic Steering Committee Chooses Chairs
The Senate Democratic Steering Committee selected new chairmen for all standing committees for the new Congress. Fletcher, Florida, and Harrison, Mississippi, will lead Banking and Finance. Pittman Nevada will head Foreign Relations and Carter Glass Virginia the Appropriations.
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Washington
Senate Democratic Steering Committee
Congress
Fletcher
Florida
Harrison
Mississippi
Pittman
Nevada
Agriculture
Smith
South Carolina
Rules
Copeland
New York
Robinson
Arkansas
Carter Glass
Virginia
Ashurst
Arizona
Shepnard
Texas
Trammell
Dill
Bratton
New Mexico
Bulkley
Ohio
Coolidge
Massachusetts
George
Georgia
Kendrick
Wyoming
Roosevelt hints at banking moves and surprises to Congress
President Roosevelt says plans include possible use of additional federal reserve notes under Glass Steagall era rules and a few surprises in a message to Congress. He signals a sweeping government reorganization may be on the table and stresses avoiding further debt while pondering the gold standard. Senator McAdoo confirms discussions but offers no details.
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Federal Reserve
New York Federal Reserve Bank
Congress
McAdoo
Cal
White House
McAdoe
Roosevelt
United States
Federal Reserve and
National Banks
Treasury
Capitol
Senator Robinson
Arkansas
Robinson
Ballantine
The
Woodin
Steagall
House Banking Committee
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Act
Notable Visitors Reported At Local Hotels And Businesses
Mr. B M Andrews of Atlanta was a business visitor here yesterday. Mr. S N Gene of Macon was among the visitors registered at a local hotel yesterday. Mrs. D T Price of Honolulu, Hawaii was among guests at a local hotel yesterday. Messrs T A Riley N C Proper and J M Bently of Birmingham were visitors here yesterday. Mrs M S Wickenberg left yesterday for Charleston after visiting here. Mr N D Black of Montgomery was here on business yesterday. Mr E Partie of Waycross was among south Georgians here on business yesterday. Auto electrical services offered by Service Electric Company H W Butler Prop. 118 Remington. Mrs W H Lewis and daughter Anne of Petersburg are guests of their mother Mrs W H Burch. Dr and Mrs Clinton Howard Dr and Mrs Harold Bocock and Dr and Mrs Hal Davison of Augusta are week guests at the camp of Dr and Mrs R A Hill on the lake.
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S. N. Gene of
Macon
D. T. Price
Honolulu
Hawaii
E. Partie of
Waycross
W. H. Lewis
Anne of
Petersburg, Va
W. H. Burch
Clinton Howard
Harold Bocock
Hal Davison
Austa
R. A. Hill
Bankers Association Moves to Meet Georgia Banking Crisis
The Country Bankers Association of Georgia proposed four measures to restore stability after a statewide financial crisis. They seek a state clearing house for scrip, expanded powers for the state superintendent of banks, extended bank holidays, and state deposit guarantees if Congress acts. Georgia leaders endorsed the plan and urged extension of the moratorium while awaiting broader solutions.
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Atlanta
Country Bankers Association of Georgia
Talmadge
Congress
Association
Legislative Committee of
the Association
General Assembly
Ed Rivers
Georgia House of Representatives
Clearing House
Rivers
R. E. Gormley
Eace
Orville A. Park
Bibb County
State Clearing House
Gormley
Atlanta Clearing House Association
Eugene R. Black
Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank
Washington
Federal Reserve Backing Banks With National Script
The United States moves toward using a national script backed by the Federal Reserve System to expand currency issuance. Officials discuss gold hoarding, the gold standard, and a Treasury order resuming reserve bank operations requiring gold exchange for currency before advances. The New York Fed has long collected names and addresses of large gold withdrawals.
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Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Act
Federal Reserve Banks
Roosevelt
Treasury
Woodin
Woodin, Providing For Resumption of Reserve Bank
Reserve Bank
New York Federal Reserve Bank
Talmadge Urges Georgia Banks to Issue Scrip
Governor Talmadge urged Georgia bankers to issue scrip and put it into circulation. He said government guarantees are not expected and banks should pay 100 cents on checks, reject withdrawal limits, and use the soap wrappers to return prosperity.
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Talmadge
Georgia Banks
Gov
Atlanta
Georgia
Talmadge Pledges Georgia Support for Roosevelt
Georgia Governor Talmadge issues a proclamation pledging the people’s undivided support to President Franklin D. Roosevelt and the federal government. The move follows a governors conference agreement to back the nation during a crisis and to coordinate cooperation among business and industry.
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Talmadge
Georgia
Atlanta
Union
Roosevelt
Congress
Washington
United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Smith Heads New York State Scrip Machinery
Alfred E. Smith will chair the emergency certificate corporation created by Governor Lehman to issue state scrip backed by bank assets. The body includes Nathan L. Miller Lincoln Cromwell Jerome D. Barnum and Robert Jackson. The statewide issue is tied to federal emergency currency but may not start before Friday at the earliest.
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New York
Alfred E. Smith
New York State
Roosevelt
Herbert H. Lehman
Smith
Emergency Certificate Corporation
Lehman
Lehnan
Nathan L. Miller
Lincoln Cromwell
The
Merchants Association of New York City
Jerome D. Barnum
Syracuse Post-Standard
Robert Jackson
Jamestown
Alabama Senators Back Harwell G Davis For Revenue Post
Senators Black and Bankhead of Alabama announced they had jointly recommended to the administration the appointment of Harwell G Davis of Gadsden as collector of internal revenue for Alabama and Joseph T Lyons of Mobile as collector of the port of Mobile.
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Washington
Black and Bankhead
Alabama
Harwell G. Davis
Gadsden
Joseph T. Lyons
Mobile
Creomulsion Ad Claims Fast Cough Relief
An old Creomulsion advertisement urges quick action against lingering coughs and colds. It touts a potent but safe formula promoted as powerful yet gentle with no narcotics and promises money back if relief is not found.
Monte Munn Former Football Star and Boxer Dies
Monte Lee Munn, 32, a former Nebraska football and all around athlete, died in Indianapolis after heart disease. The New York based heavyweight, known for a lethal right hand, rose to boxing prominence from May 1926, fought Krute Hansen, George Godfrey, and Phil Scott, and later knocked out Victorio Campeolo in Buenos Aires in 1928.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Monte Lee Munn
University of Nebraska
New York
Monte Mann
Nebraska
Husker
Munn
Krute Hansen
George Godfrey
Philadelphia
Nation weighs banking plans as emergency measures loom
Congress weighs rapid currency expansion under the Glass Steagall framework. Senator Robinson backs swift action to pass emergency banking measures within days. Treasury and Federal Reserve discuss use of scrip, gold certificates, and deposit guarantees amid talks of currency expansion and banking guarantees.
Atlanta Banks Operate On Limited Service
Atlanta banks functioned with restricted service as of March 8 in the city. New accounts accepted for cash only and withdrawals required in person with a cash receipt. Drafts for food shipments paid and safe deposit boxes available during banking hours. No payroll issuance yet pending Washington instruction. Clyde Williams head of the Atlanta Clearing House said scrip is printed and signed but awaits treasurer authorization.
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Atlanta
Washington
Clyde Williams
Atlanta Clearing House Association
United States
Brunswick Banks Open Doors Under Treasury Orders
Brunswick Ga March 8 The National Bank of Brunswick and the Brunswick Bank and Trust Company opened their doors today to carry on business to the extent permitted by treasury department orders Officials said they were ready to continue banking services despite wartime controls and restrictions.
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Brunswick
National Bank of Brunswick
Brunswick Bank and Trust Company
Treasury Department
Waycross Banks Reopen For Limited Service
Waycross Georgia March 8 The First National and Commercial Banks reopened today for limited service. Rules adopted by Atlanta banks which followed treasury regulations were observed.
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Waycross
Atlanta
Treasury
Nashville banks begin turning scrip loose
Nashville banks opened their doors and released thousands of dollars in scrip to ease payrolls and allow limited withdrawals. Payroll checks were cashed in full, while lines formed at tellers as workers awaited funds.
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Nashville
Tenn
Banking crisis prompts emergency powers debate in South Carolina
In Columbia on March 8 the senate redrafted a bill to grant Governor Blackwood emergency authority to regulate banking during the crisis. John W. Wise said the measure was handed to a subcommittee after three hours of talks with bankers. The House postponed action, awaiting Senate move.
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Ala
Montgomery
House
Teasley
State Superintendent of Banks
State Banking Board
Banking Board
Columbia
S. C
Senate
Blackwood
South Carolina
John W. Wise
Chester
Highway Department
Georgia Solons Tackle Bus And Truck Legislation
Georgia lawmakers debate bus and truck regulations as Senator Fetzer calls for tighter rules, arguing that commercial carriers ruin highways. A critic notes the Savannah to Brunswick road has suffered heavy use and damage from motor carriers.
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Georgia
Pottle
Fetzer
Savannah
Brunswick
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N. C. Proper
J. M. Bently
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Charleston
Lula Baker
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Remington
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