davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1933-05-12
FEDERAL-AMER|CAN
MAY Join MERGER
Possibility of Inclusion Dis
Cussed, but Session Ends
in Silence.

After a long conference of conserva-
tors Of several of Washington's closed
banks, held in the board room of the
Federal-American National Bank e.
Trust Co., this noon, the possibility OF
that institution entering into merger
with other banks was freely discussed.
Such action would bring sixth bank
into the present merger plan.
At the conclusion Of the meeting,
John Poole, conservator of the Federal
American National Bank & Trust Co.,
declined to make any statement. other
than to say that he had made no
definite recommendations as yet to the
officials of his own bank. He made no
comment on his own attitude toward
the proposed new central bank.
Five Now on List.
Five Capital banking institutions al
ready are virtually committed to the
merger plan-the District National, Po-
tomac Savings Bank, Washington saw
ings Bank, Neutrality-suspicious. Savings
a. Commercial Bank and the United
States Savings Bank.
The consolidation drive is being car
ried on under the so-caled SPOKANE
plan" which is formula first used sue
cessfully in Spokane, Wash. 1t since
has been used successfully in reopening
banks in other cities.
This plan lays down certain definite
requirements as to the raising OF new
capital. the amount of surplus needed,
and the way in which frozen assets are
to be taken care of. The exact amounts
of new capital to be raised vary with
different banks, that is, in proportion
to their size.
Calls for New Bank.
The plan calls for the organization
of an entirely new bank which is te
take over all the prime assets" OF al
the individual banks entering the mer-
ger. All good assets. which are frozen
as we'll as doubtful assets are to bt
segregated and kept entirely separate
from the new central bank. They will
be liouidated by conservators or trustees
as favorable opportunities are afforded
and to the best advantage Of the de-
positors.
The assets which the new bank will
buy from the closed banks will be sc
clean," the sponsors of the plan state
that almost 100 per cent could be bor-
rowed on them from the Federal Re-
serve" While the Spokane plan" car
be applied to a single bank, it also Is
so elastic that it can be applied to as
many banks as meet new capital anc
all other requirements.
The District National Bank, the first
to outline the plan to its stockholders
and depositors and ask approval, stated
that $500,000 common stock must be
sold and $500,O00 preferred subscribed
by the Reconstruction Finance Cor
poration in order to produce $1,000
900 in new capital The amount OF
new capital to be raised by the other
banks in the merger will be decided
shortly.
Oficials of the Franklin National
Bank, which is endeavoring to retain
its identity as a unit bank, reported
further agreements to their offer from
their stockholders and depositors.
The officials Of the Industrial Saving:
Bank reported progress in their efforts
to raise new capital by the sale of stock
to their clients and the general public
The Industrial hopes to raise the needed
Continued on Page 2, Column ID
Evening star., 1933-05-12
Final Plans Made
For Farm Strike;
Starts Tomorrow
Leaders Advise Forces to
Avoid Violence and
Picketing.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
With the scheduled beginning of the
national farm strike less than "a hours
away, leaders of the National Farmers
Holiday Association gathered in St.
Paul today for a final conference.
Milo Reno, national president, an
nounced that he had wired President
Roosevelt inquiring whether he in
tended to declare a moratorium on
farm mortgages.
Gov. Olson Very Ill.
President Roosevelt in an announce
ment frcm Washington, coincident with
the signing of the farm imitation, bill
urged relaxation in farm mortgage
foreclosures until the effects of the new
law could be determined.
The day brought setback to the
Holiday Association when Gov. Floyd B
Olson of Minnesota. one of the chief
hackers in official circles of the Holiday
Associations demand for cost of pro-
duction, underwent an emergency op-
Grafton for appendicitis.
Reno, who was in st. Paul today, said
a statement would be issued tomorrow
advising farmers how to make their hol-
Continued on Page 2, Column ~
Evening star., 1933-05-12
NATIONS APPROVE
TARIFF ARM|ST|CE
All Eight Countries Accept
American Proposal at
London Meeting.
BY the Associated Press.


LONDON, May 12.-The American
proposal for an international tariff truce
was unanimously adopted today at a
meeting of the Organizing Committee
of the World Economic Conference.
The ArmiStice was agreed upon after
the representatives of the eight nations
on the committee had been in session
more than three hours.
Norman H. Davis, President Roose-
velt's negotiator, came from the con-
ference room in the foreign Office. his
face wreathed in smiles.
1T is good news" he said.
Reservations Entered
In the course of the negotiations each
country participating had an oppor-
tunity to express views supporting the
broad principles of the armistice and
making it effective Immediately.
1t was learned that number of
minor reservations were entered.
The United States was represented
by Davis, Ray Atherton, charge
d'affaires, and Allen w. Dulles, Mr..
Davis aide.
The Ambassadors of the other ma
tions on the Organizing Committee rep
resented their governments.
Sir John Simon, the British foreign
secretary, presided over the meeting.
Agreement on the truce will enable
Mr. Davis to leave London Immediately
for Geneva, where the World DiSarma-
ment Conference is in the throes Of q
crisis.
Withdrawal Clause.
The feature of the negotiations here
yesterday was the revelation that the
agreement contained a clause permitting
withdrawal or adjustments in the event
that prices become unduly unsettled
This clause is considered in British
circles as safeguard against the
further devaluation of the American
dollar.
The text of the project, the Associated
Press learned, contains three paragraphs
They provide that "it is essential to
this success of the World Economic Con-
ference" that measures which misdirect
or paralyze> trade are forbidden by
mutual agreement from the outset Of
the conference and asks the various
governments ito refrain from any fresh
initiative calculated to aggravate exist
ing difficulties which tend to paralyze
international trade"
Evening star., 1933-05-12
SUPPLY BILL VOTED
WITH RET|REMENTS
Drastic 3O-Year Rider Kept
in Independent Offices
Measure by House.

The 1894 independent offices appro-
priation bill, with its drastic rlder IN
tact. was passed by the House today,
249 to ll8. The bill now goes to the
Senate.
TWO DAYS were devoted to considera-
ton Of the appropriation items In tne
measure. but the House took no time
Whatever to discuss the legislative pro-
visions which so vitally affect Govern
lnent employees in Washington and else
where. Reading of these provisions
WA, even suspended because special
rule precluded amendments.
The important legislative rider. de-
signed to bring about greater economies
and efficiency in the Federal service
provides for selective, involuntary re-
tirement of 3O-year employees. 9O-day
rotatiye administrative furloughs and
separations on a State quota basis.
Consideration Complete.
Consideration Of the bill was COM
pleted late yesterday and a motion 10
recommit it to the Appropriations COM
nittee voted down 255 to 1l6. Final
passage was delayed, however, because
of the late hour.
ONLY one major change was made In
the bill-inclusion of an item OF S8,00O,-
600 to insure the maintenance OF exist
ing regional Offices of the veterans
Administration. In making this aool-
ticn, the House for the first time 1g-
nored the recommendations OF Presi-
dent Roosevelt.
The $4,000, 900 item brought the total
appropriations contained in the Dill TO
s543, 3,573,936 AS originally reported to
the House the measure carried total
of s535 5,573,936.
The increase was sponsored by a
Democrat, Representative Mccormack
of Massachusetts. The House approved
it by a vote of 140 to 29, despite the In
sistence of Representative Woodrum.
Democrat of Virginia. in charge OF the
bill. that additional money is not needed
to keep the regional Offices open.
Changes Arc Blocked.
A number of other attempts to
either add or reduce appropriation
items were blocked on point or order
or voted down. Chief among the pro-
posed amendments was one by Repre-
sentative Traux, Democrat OF ONO,
which would have made available 81
400 100000 for cash payment OF the
bonus to World War veterans. This
amendment was rejected on point OF
order as was proposed amendment TO
add S5OO.000 to the appropriation for
the Valuation Bureau Of the Interstate
Commerce Commission.
An item of $4,000 for continuing the
chronological work of the Smithsonian
Institution was allowed to remain in
the bill, although Representative
Parker. Democrat of Georgia, made a
vigorous effort to have the amount re-
duced to $4,000. He argued that the
Smithsonian Institution is overcroWded
with ethnological trophies and he be-
lieved the Government should stop "all
this foolishness" in view of the dis
tressing economic situation. His amend
ment was defeated 40 to 20.
Evening star., 1933-05-12
Black May Receive ,
Series of Furloughs
While Heading Bank
BY the Associated Press.


ATLANTA, May IA series
Of 30-day furloughs for Eugene
R. Black. governor of the Atlanta
Federal Reserve Bank, during the
full period OF his service as gov
ernor of the Federal Reserve Sys-
tenn was expected to be approved
at a meeting today of the Atlanta
bank directors. This would hold
the Atlanta place for Black until
he completes his tour of Wash
ington duty.
Gov. Black, now in Wash
ington, was selected by President
Roosevelt to head the Federal
Reserve System while the admin
istration measures affecting cur
rency imitation are being put into
effect.
While Gov. Black is handling
the Federal Reserve System, the
Federal Reserve operations in the
Sixth District will be edminiS-
tered by w. S. Johns. deputy
governor of the Atlanta bank.
Evening star., 1933-05-12
DIVORCES FAIRBANKS
Joan Crawford Awarded Decree in
Los Angeles Court.

LOS ANGELES, May 12 R.-Some-
what nervous, Joan Crawford. movie
actress, ascended q Superior Court wit
ness stand today, described instances of
"a jealous and suspicious" attitude Of
Douglas Fairbanks, jr., and won q
divorce from him. The actress ap-
peared in court In a smart sports out
At.
Her divorce, ending what has been
referred to at times as Holywood's S
perfect marriage" was granted by
Judge Minor Moore. She gave testi-
mony largely reiterating complaints
made In her divorce petition filed about
two weeks ago
Evening star., 1933-05-12
GANDHTS DEATH FEARED
AS HE GROWS WEAKER
Begins Fifth Day Of Projected
Three Weeks Fast without
Strength to Move.
BY the Associated Pres,

BY the Associated Pres,
POONA, India, Nay 12.-The Maha.-
ma Gandhi began the fifth day of his
projected three weeks fast today too
weak to move without being carried.
Fears that he may die increased
since he is determined the fast protest.
ing the treatment Of the lowest Indian
caste, the "untouchables," will not end
before noon May 20.
He was too weak today even to raise
his arms to operate his ever-present
spinning wheel. His physician said he
has failed in health more rapidly than
was expected.
Evening star., 1933-05-12
U. S. TO SELL COTTON
1896 Bales to Be Auctioned at
New Orleans Tuesday.

Henry Morgenthau, jr., chairman of
the Farm Board, announced today that
the last remaining cotton of the Sta
bilization Corporation, 1906 bales,
would be sold to the highest bidder at
the corporations Office at New Orleans
next Tuesday.
All of the cotton is now in storage
at various foreign locations Twelve
thousand bales are at Shanghai, with
other consignments at Genoa and
Venice, Italy; Dunkirk, France, and
lodz and QdVia, Rolaqd
Evening star., 1933-05-12
FIRE FATAL TO FOUR
and Three Children Burned
to Death in Home.

ELWOOD. Ind, May IL R.-A
mother and her three children were
burned to death today when fire de-
stroyed their home here.
The victims were Mrs. Eva Sosbe, AZ,
and her daughters. Marjorie, 8; Marion,
II, and Beulah, 10. Cleveland Sosbe,
husband and father of the victims, was
working at the time. Two sons, Rich
ard, Is, and Kenneth, 81, and Ken
neth's wife escaped in their night
clothing unable to aid the victims.
The origin of the fire was unknown
The Sosbe family had moved into the
house only yesterday.
Evening star., 1933-05-12
DAHL PASSES BUDGET
Uproar Marks De Valera's Defense
of Fiscal Measure.

DUBLIN, May II @.-The Dali
Eireann today passed the governments
budget resolution by vote of 70 to So.
The vote came after a session IN
which an uproar broke out while Presi-
dent de Valera was replying to criti-
cisms of the budget.
Members from both sides exchanged
many angry words before order was re-
stored.
Evening star., 1933-05-12

It has been estimated that
there are 134,921 families in
the District of Columbia, the
great majority of whom read
The Star every day. The in
terest in news of the day and
news of the stores is vital to
most every one who has q home.
Evening star., 1933-05-12
Nuthar in Mexico City.

MEXICO CITY, May ~ R).-Ahmet
Muhtar, Turkish Ambassador to Wash
ington, arrived yesterday to present his
credentials as Minister to Mexico. He
will be received next Monday at noon
by President Rodriguez and viii return
to Washiugtou some time later,
Evening star., 1933-05-12
FOUR BELIEVED KILLED
Only One Survivor Found After
Car Plunges Into Creek.

CLARKSBURG, W. Va, May IL LP
An automobile containing five persons
plunged into the rain-swollen waters of
Elk Greek shorty after midnight.
Joe Polls, l8, of FaiImont, apparently
the only survivor. said his sister, Mary
Polls, 26: his sister-in-law. Mrs. Mary
Polls, "a, of Fairmont; Miss Gail Merri-
field, "a, of Warrington, and the
driver, q Barrackville barber. were in
he car ..s-4----
Evening star., 1933-05-12
Ship Fast on Rocks.

NEW YORK, May IL R.-Radio Ma
rine Corporation reported today 1t had
picked up q message from the steamer
Glory of the Seas reporting that the
fishing vessel Asama was fast on the
Galapagos Islands.
Evening star., 1933-05-12
COMMITTEES CONSIDER
GLASS BANK MEASURE
Agreement Delayed in Both
Houses, but Action by Senators

Is Forecast Tomorrow.
Both Senate and House Banking
Committees considered the Glass bank
reform bill in executive session today,
but reached no agreement.
In the Senate committee the entire
session was taken up by an explana-
ticn Of new provisions in the bill by
Seator Glass, Democrat, Of Virginia,
chairman Of the subcommittee which
drafted It.
Members predicted as they emerged
from the session that the committee
would act tomorrow.
Evening star., 1933-05-12
NAT-CHICAGO GAME OFF
Teams Will Play Double-Header

Sunday, Due to Rain.
CHICAGO, May II (R.-The Wash
ington Nationals and the Chicago
White Sox were forced to remain idle
here this afternoon because of rain.
The teams will meet in a double
header on Sunday.
Evening star., 1933-05-12
SALES MARKET

Washington stands out as a
sales market not only on
account of it's thousands of
visitors at this time, but be-
cause of the high average earn
ing power of its permanent
population.
Washington merchants ap-
peal to the daily needs and
desires of this vast audience
through the columns OF The
Star.
Yesterdays Advertising.
Oocal Display
IT. E-~:-- C<1~ Ak 320
Evening star., 1933-05-12
VIII Confer With Altman.

Salzman added he would return to
the fort for conference with Altman.
When Salzman and Altman arrived
at the registration tent, about $50 pm
Continued on Page 5, Column -
Evening star., 1933-05-12

I I
u. 8. Weather Bureau Forecast)
Cloudy and somewhat warmer. prob
ably occasional showers tonight and to-
morrow; light variable winds. Tenn
peratures-Highest, IS, at $3.50 pm. yes
terday; lowest, SIS, at 4 am. today.
Full report on Page Bill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-03
CHINA WARE NITE
 AT THE CAMEO.

Tonight ia China ware night ct Cameo theater, Baldwin street, Beautiful pieces of China will Do given to every lady attending the performances either tonight or to- morrow night. absolutely free, Don't mlss this opportunity to sc- cure q complete. high quality ar- tistic dinner set free, start tonito, See the display in tho lobby.
 The feature picture on this pro- gram IA "Tho Crooked Circle" which combines mystery and com. ody and features C splendid cast invludlnR Ben Lyon, Irene Purcell, James Gleason, Zasu Pitts, <Ilay. m0nd Hatt0n and other fav0riteg.
 Tho story pictures the strange and amusing incidents when the "Sphlnx" club, q group of amateur criminologists. interfere with the nefdrous workings of "The Cr0ok- cd Circle" 2 band of crooks. Tho climax coniesin q rcputediy haunt. cd house known as hMeiody Man. or" which has. among other weir cd appurtenances, It's private grave. yard.
 spooky scenes are divided oquai- Iy with side.splittlng comedy sit- uations and the tempo" of tho story proceeds at ( most rapid pace,
 And as q com panlonate feature will Do seen "The Common Law" with Constance Bennett and Joel McCrea.i Thursday night is local V0dvii night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-03
CARLIN'S REPORT SHOWS BUILDING SLUMP
HOOVER EBACK FROM FISHING
 FOR HIS FINALE
Arrived in Washington at 8 O'Clock This Morning -his Veto Again Talk ed About

Washington, Jan S.-UP)- President Hoover. tanned and rest ed, returned to Washington at g a, m to-day from n ten-day fishing cruise in southern waters.
 Mfr and Mrs Hoover motored from the station to the White House. The morning was cold, raw and damp.
 The president expected to 20 to his office directly after breakfast to tackle important matterss ac- cumulated during his absence and requiring actino before he turns over the administration to Presl- dent-ciect Roosevelt in just two months. Among these is tho ques- toin of whether or not he will veto the Philippine independence bill which congress sent approved whilo he was away.
 Tho general impression was that he would veto 1t, He was expected first to refer 1t to tho war and state departments, Heads of these de- partmcnts have previously voiced opposition to the form of tho measure. on tho ground that it did not assure sufficient economic sta- bility for the islands. Tho bill pro- vides for independence after Q ton-year transition period.
 Mir Hoover and his guests voted their trip q success as far as fish ing was concerned, although thoir luck was had at first. In two days off Palm Beach, the president brought in five sail fish. The entire party got 2A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-03

Tho annual report of Building 1nspectos Patrick !. Carlin sub mltted today shows his office is- sued 3f7 building permits at a to- tol fees collected by that office Is $2,395.
 Last year there were 4es per- nflts issued at an estimated cost of building of $s30,137. Tho dif- ference can bc noted by taking this years report showing tho per- mits Issued for alterations and re- pairs. Last year there wero III permits issued for repairs and al- terations. This year there were 209 permits issued for such work. indicating that construction worx was confined to repairing and altering rather than new construc- ton.
 There wero s3 permits issued for one family house constructions at and estimated cost of $90, 100; 7l garage permits Ut m estimate Of s2t,SO0; 209 permits for repairs and alternations at m estimate of $D4,07O; and permit Tor factory addition, estimated at $i5,000; one permit for two family house con- struction. estimated at $5,O00; ono permit for church construction. estimated at $i5,2sS and one per. init for n storage building at an estimate of $l1,000.
 Tho report shows thero were SS letters sent to hotel owners recom- intending changes; 4 letters to hal! owners recommending changes; two letters to tenement house own CTS relative to Illegal manufactur. ing In the basements of the houses; B2 letters to violntors of the building ordinances.
 The report shows 30 visits were made on inspections Of 24 hotels; 7S vislts on inspections of 27 halls; 4S visits to 1s theaters; IS visits to Q schools and three visits 10 Brooksidc Home. The reports show 1,0S6 inspections Of tcncmert houses were made In conjunction n with the fro department and 200 Inspections of elevators with tn- surance reports on snme.
 There were i,3S8 inspections made of new work and S3 permits issued on work which is lncom- pletc, Belng estimated nt $i07,30Q, This work includes tho uniinishea Grace Baptist church and the Blnkosleo Company storage build- ing,
 rho report of Electrical lnspec- tor Martin .O'Rourke shows the total fees collected amounted to si.6?3.40. Thero were 77o e'ae-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-03
HEBREW LADIES
 AID ASSOCIATION
Officers Installed at Ses' sion in Hebrew Institute
 Before Big Meeting
LUNCHEON SERVED

Installation of officers of the Waterbury Hebrew Ladies' aid as- socintion was held last week nt the Hebrew Institute with close to 800 attending. Mrs Louis Madnick presided, fn commemoration of the late Mrs Kate Leopold who died recently the meeting attcnd- ants stood In respect to the mem. ory of her name. ss
 Rabbls of all local Hebrew con- gregations atte nd cd, including Rabbi rsabore Breslnu of Temple Israel, Rabbi Harry Greenfield and Beth El and Rabbi Moses D. Shein. kopf of Beth Israel. All delivered brief address while the latter gave his blessings to tho newly elected officers.
 Mrs Madnick thanked all ofn. cers md members of the board of directors for their untlrlng efforts during their terms, especially, Mrs Louis Bromberg, vlce-prcsident; {; Mrs I, Karp, secretary; Mrs Leo- pold Ginsberg, financial secretary, Mrs Samuel Greenfield, treasurer and Mrs l. Dibncr, second vice. president, who assisted her for Ave years. Gifts of appreciation wero given all officers,
 Mrs Louis Bromberg was made m honorary president and presented with a medal for her work during her fve-ycar term Mrs Madnick installed tho follow. ing ns honorory members; the first time honorary members were made; Mrs Mary Weinberg. Mrs Morris Meyers, Mrs J. Roof, Mrs Kusnitx, Mrs KerXner, Mrs Sehryei Mrs sherman, Mrs D. Goldberg Mrs N. Levine, Mrs Morris spirit Mrs Grecnfeld, Mrs Karp and Mir Glnabcrg,
 The honorary members wer, presented with blue and gold barges by viee.presldent, Mrs Louis BrOmberg.
 Officers for tho entertainment and dance to be held February fs were announced and follow; Mrs Louis Bromberg, ehnirman: Mrs II Frank. vlcc.ehairman; Mrs Qrccn. field, treasurer, Mrs Louis Madnicl, secretary, Those who arc Co as. 8lst the officers are Mrs Glnsberg Mrs Meyers,sMrs Frank, Mrs Kary, Mrs Kusnitx, Mrs Sampel Madniek NtIe Nottutbt MES NtNVthtWfNst MVe Dibner. Mrs spirit, Mrs Lubarsky, Mrg Wilton, Mrs Alderman, Mrs Sllverman, Mrs Wlenberg, Airs KcrneX Mrs Frank Meyers,
 Mrs Tlllle Meyers was Installing officer, asslsted by marshals, Mrs Mary Weinberg and Mrs David Goldberg. The following officers were insaalled. President, Mrs Loo- pold dlnsberR: vleo.prcsldent, Mrs Dora Vineberg; second vlee-presl. |. dent, Mrs lsadore Dibner; third vloe. president, Mrs Harry Frank financial secretary, Mrs Harry Les barskX; treasurer, Mrs samuel Oreenheld; recording secretary. Mrs Morris Spirit; mailing secretary, Mrs Harry Alderman. "
 The new president honored tho outgoing president after the in- stnllation ceremonies by installing her as honorary president. r
 At tho blue plate luncheon which followed the following were called upon for, brlef addresses. Mrs Louis Madniek, Mrs Louis Brom- borg, Mrs l. Karp, Mrs Kusnitg, Mrs dreenAeld. Mrs Roof, Mrs Spirit. Mrs Frank, Mrs Wienberg, Mrs Lebarsky, Mrs Sehryer, Mrs Brenner, tho first president of tho organization a2 years ago, was present at the meeting. 'f