Office of the Historian

817.48 Earthquake of 1931/1: Telegram

The Minister in Panama (Davis) to the Secretary of State

Panama [undated].
[Received March 31, 1931—2:05 p.m.]

67. Tropical Radio reports Managua destroyed by earthquake this morning and now burning. U. S. S. Rochester probably sail tonight for Corinto. U. S. S. Sacramento standing by here. Navy plane could be despatched tomorrow from Canal to investigate.

Davis