Eastern States Struggle to Restore Normal Traffic After Northeaster
A powerful northeast storm crippled roads, rails, ships and air travel from Maine to Washington and Ohio. Twenty one died in New York, eleven in Massachusetts, fourteen in New Jersey, with gale winds up to 80 mph. Massachusetts reports a fishing vessel disabled near New Bedford. coast guards search for a five member crew.
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Maine
Ohio
New England
York State
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Palmers Island
New Bedford
Dan A. Casey
Wage Hour Case Argues Federal Jurisdiction in West Virginia
In Charleston on February 15 attorneys argued whether a wage hour claim under 3,000 dollars falls under federal court jurisdiction. Nicholas county night watchman Mansell Dotson seeks 1,213.04 from Summersville lumber dealer A. K. Stowers claiming eight cents per hour.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Nicholas County
A. K. Stowers
Summersville
Stowers
Missouri
Mansell Dotson
Dotson
R. A. Claperton
George W. McClintic
B. J. Pettigrew
Oral N Pettigrew
Staneday
Clapperton
Atorney
Blizzard Thaws Bring Quick Snow Cleanup Across State
A swift thaw after the worst blizzard in memory is melting deep snow and reopening roads in West Virginia. Monongalia and Mason counties suspend classes. others report partial closures. Roads like U S 50, state 88, and state 15 faced drifts. officials expect Route 250 and 88 to clear by morning. A high snow depth is reported in Webster and Randolph counties as crews work to restore two way traffic and reopen affected areas.
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Associated Press
Monongalia
Mason and
Wood
Randolph
Ohio
Raleigh
Kanawha
Preston
Moonsvile
Wetzel County
State 15
Point Mountain
Webster County
Road Commission
Preston County
James Roosevelt Seeks Divorce From Betsey Cushing
James Roosevelt, eldest son of the president, files for divorce in California claiming desertion from Betsey Cushing of Boston and New Haven. The couple separated nearly 18 months after a 10 year marriage. Mrs Roosevelt in New York confirms separation and plans to seek a decree, with custody of their two children, Sara Delano and Kate.
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Los Angeles
James Roosevelt
Betsey Cushing
Boston
New Haven
Roosevelt
Philadelphia
Washington
New York
California
Ohio Attorneys Face Disbarment Over Ambulance Chasing
Columbus reports that six Ohio attorneys face disbarment after a Citizens Tax league charge of an ambulance chasing racket tied to claims before the state industrial commission. The Columbus Bar Association investigation recommends disbarment, citing contingent fees up to 50 percent as violation of Supreme Court rulings.
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Columbus
Ohio
Citizens Tax League
State Industrial Commission
Columbus Bar Association Ent
W. B. McLeskey
Supreme Court
Hidden hoard of Mrs. Bailey’s silver and gold
Curtis Shufflebarger of Money On The Barrelhead surveys a pile of silver coins found in Mrs. Harriet Bailey’s home hidden in lard buckets and cigar boxes. The article notes a larger sum of gold coins was shipped to Washington under a New Deal regulation. The inset shows Harriet Bailey’s old South Bluefield home where the money was kept.
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Curtis Shufflebarger
Harriet Ramanzo Bailey
Mrs. Bailey
Washington
Harriet Bailey
South
Bluefield
Harriet
Relatives Uncover Hoarded Coin Cache in Bluefield
The story of Harriet Bailey, Bluefield’s frugal figure, unfolds after her death revealing a life spent denying herself basic needs while amassing nearly seven thousand dollars hidden in lard buckets and cigar boxes. Her husband John, equally thrifty, kept no tally of each other’s wealth as their marriage drifted apart amid Mammon’s growing hold.
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Bluefield
Hetty Green
Harriet Romanza Bailey
John A. Bailey
Harriet Bailey
Bluestone
Tazewell County
John Bailey
Bailey Springs
Harriet
John
Former Pupils Honor F W Udy Birthday Tribute
Thirteen former students from Grace Methodist church in the 1930s returned to honor Fred W. Udy on his 72nd birthday with a testimonial dinner at the West Virginia hotel. The group, now successful professionals in Virginia West Virginia and Tennessee, credited him with material moral and spiritual guidance that helped finance their college educations and shaped their careers. Bernard S Payne, advertising manager of the Williamson Daily News, organized the surprise event after sending letters to class members.
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Fred W. Udy
Virginia
West Virginia
Tennessee
Mr. Udy
Grace Methodist Church
Bernard S. Payne
Willamson Daily News
Udy
Paul Udy
J P Morgan Company Converts to Public Bank Name Change
J P Morgan Co announces it will transform from private banking firm to public bank and trust company under state law on April 1. The 80 year old firm will become J P Morgan & Co Inc with no personnel changes and officers and directors to include the partners led by J P Morgan.
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New York
J. P. Morgan
Aba
J. P. Morgan & Co., Inc
A Partners
J. P
Britain offers to convoy all neutral ships in war
Britain proposes guardian convoys for neutrals amid German warnings. Churchill asserts 500 to 1 odds against German sinks of convoyed vessels. New maritime casualties include Giorgio Ohlsen, Martin Goldschmidt, and Eika. Netherlands rejects convoys as Plymouth honors Exeter return.
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London
United States
Winston Churchill
Admiralty
Germany
Giorgio Ohlsen
Martin Goldschmidt
Eika
Reuters
Pete Ted
Wherc Bee
Boe
Lord A
Washington
State Department
Netherlands
Churchill
Plymouth
Exeter
Ger
Bluefield Dollar Day Bargains Draw Busy Shoppers
Bluefield two day Dollar Day sale opened with stores packed as miners collected pay and many plan not to work today. Merchants reported strong sales and ample stock, noting weather did not hinder yesterday’s shopper turnout.
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Bluefield
GOP Meets to Name Convention City for 1932
The Republican National Committee meets to pick a convention city with Philadelphia and Chicago as leading bids. Philadelphia offers a large cash incentive, while Chicago emphasizes central location. Other bids from St Louis and centieanen are noted as deliberations discuss a June 18 to July 1 window.
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Washington
Republican National Committee
Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Louis
Centieanen
Democratic National Committee
Farley
Repubican
Frank Gannett
Roosevelt
Surprise Birthday Dinner for Beloved Sunday School Teacher
Grace Methodist church members held a surprise dinner at the West Virginian hotel honoring their 1925 Sunday school teacher. Mrs. Fred W. Udy and her husband are pictured as the group recalls years of contact with the teacher now spread across three states.
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Voy
Wes EU
Grace Methodist Church
West Virginian
Fred W. Udy
Bluefield
Russians Report Major Push Against Mannerheim Line
The Red Army claims its 15 day offensive reached a new peak with fifty three defensive fortifications seized in a single day. Finns retreat toward Kamara four miles east of Summa as Russians push to flank Summa defenses and force enemy losses.
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Moscow
Mannerheim
Red Army
Kamara
Summa
Finnish Forces Withdraw From Summa Sector On Isthmus
A Helsinki dispatch reports Finnish troops have pulled back from their first line positions at several points in the Summa sector on the Karelian isthmus. The withdrawal is described as a retreat from front lines.
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London
Reuters
Helsinki
Summa
Karelian
Soviet Forces Advance On Karelian Isthmus Front
A wartime communique says Soviet troops are advancing toward Kamara as part of a broader push on the Karelian Isthmus, with reports noting extensive fortifications and a high number of iron crutery forts.
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Karelian Isthmus
Kamara
Russia Attacks Mannerheim Line in Massive Offensive
Helsinki February 15 Russian forces launched a major offensive along the Mannerheim line with heavy artillery, shelling the front and grinding forward under a deadly barrage. Reports describe vast casualties and intense fighting across the entire positions.
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Wade Werner
Helsinki
Russia
Mannerheim Line
Roosevelt Veils Possible Sea Meeting as Press Speculates
President Roosevelt cruises the Gulf aboard the Tuscaloosa amid questions of a sea meeting with British French or Italian envoys. He offers few firm details, fueling reporters' theories on neutrality talks and peace moves as he blends business with a vacation.
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Lang
Mexico
Roosevelt
Tuscaloosa
Washington
Pensacola
Fla
Represagn
Britain
France
Ialy
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