Snowstorm Destroys Roads as Nation Reports Cold Wave
A severe cold wave grips the northeast with subzero temperatures and heavy snowfall from Virginia to New England. Storms disrupt shipping and highway travel while trains stay mostly on time as plows clear routes. casualties rise with more than a dozen deaths reported nationwide and conditions worsen along the Atlantic coast.
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Cimics
New
York
Atlantic
Virginia Capes
Beenon
Philadelphia
Expo
Jayne
New York
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
New Bieta
Yeesa Penia
Virgins
Maryland
West Virginia
Carolinas
Tennessee
Georgia
Atlanta
Virginia
Greenville
Spartanburg
Charlotte
N. C
Chesapeake Bay
Long Island
Fire Island Inlet
Coast
Chicago
Washington
Florida
Utah
Idaho
Christian Life and Sin Discussed by Rev Osler
Rev Osler discusses Christian life and sin citing Solomon and Hebrews. He argues the old law offered a shadow of good things to come and could never perfect those who draw near by sacrifices year after year.
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Christ
Jesus
Aline
John
Rev
Osler
Solomon
G Men Announce New Robot Detective
G Men reveal a robot detective with an “eye” that traces atomic fingerprints and mud on a suspect’s shoe. By analyzing the recovered mud and paint on a license plate, investigators reconstruct a car trip and identify a painting pigment difference to flag a suspect.
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G-Men
Guffey Board Seeks Congressional Funds For Commission
The Guffey Board asked Congress for three budget requests to cover creation costs, expenses through June 30 1936, and a July 1 1986 start. A $258 000 retroactive appropriation was sought, plus about $850 000 for six months and $1 400 000 for the next fiscal year, later cut to $600 000. Officials said $190 000 is needed for a coal production and tonnage study, with a skeleton staff in place to begin inquiries this session.
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House Appropriations’ Committee
House
Commission
Congress
Actress Mother To Be Questioned In Todd Case
The mother of actress Miss Todd faces questioning as authorities probe whether she and others acted to influence the grand jury. Key witnesses include Police Chemist Ray Pinker and Dr A F Wagner as tests on blood and possible poisons continue to determine if Miss Todd died accidentally, by self harm, or foul play.
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Pat di Chen
Tde Lupino
Todd
Warner
Thesr
Bliss Todd
Muror
Miss Todd
Deaths From Auto Accidents Rise In Year Report
A year end report details higher auto accident deaths with 3,190 killed in crashes, 964,000 injured non fatally, and 360,000 hurt in dangerous driving incidents. Exces sive speed blamed for 180,000 injuries and 240,000 more hurt when driving on the wrong side. About 40,000 children injured on streets, with 1,600 plus killed. Pedestrian deaths include 1,000 crossing against signals and 1,800 at unsignaled intersections. Railways in Manchuria are noted as under construction.
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Manchuria
Obituary notices and funeral services in local paper
Multiple death notices report pneumonia and illnesses with survivors including spouses children and siblings. Services set at residences and churches across Hernshaw Mullens Prenter and nearby areas with burials in family cemeteries and local churchyards.
Churches Call for Help Against War in Ethiopian Conflicts
Reports from Geneva and Paris describe churches and antiwar demonstrators urging action to ban bombing in Ethiopia. Italian air operations target Takkaze Amba Alaji Dole and Ogaden fronts as Haile Selassie’s forces resist, with Franco-British unity discussed and Mussolini’s stance pivotal. A wartime Addis Ababa communique accuses Italians of bombing villages and burning churches amid ongoing front-line fighting.
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al Duce
Haile Seias J Sie
Mergre
Laval Agaly
Geneva
League of Nations Spunecil
M. Laval
Chamber of Deputies
Teformaéd
Mussolini
Italy
I Duca
Paris
Russia
Great Britain
Mediterranean
Rome
Takkaze River
Amba Alaji
Dole
Ogaden
Addis Ababa
Aksum
Miss Sanctions
National Monument
Mark Barron
Gabre Darre
Gorrabed Ethiopia
Desta
Dawa Parma
Ganale Doris
Gestro
Dolo
Agaden
Gorrahe
Supmit
Harar
Sasa Baneh
Peren
Zar
Lava Legend Shapes Hilo Volcano Talk Amid Lava Flow
In Hilo discussions locals debate whether lava from a volcanic eruption will halt before reaching the city's reservoir. Some cite a legend that Pele and Kama Puaa vowed to guide or divert the lava, while others imagine the lava obeying a promised path through the area.
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Saya
Pele
Kama Puaa
Hilo
Gig Red
Coal Production Held at 34 Level
Coal production remained at thirty four level as discussions on wages and working conditions continued. John Laing, a Charleston operator, warned misrepresentation could cost up to one hundred million tons on national markets and urged a production agreement. By year’s end West Virginia operators in Washington joined other states’ mine owners for price fixing talks, seeking agreement or risk of price fixing by the government commission.
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John Laing
Charleston
West Virginia
Washington
Con Commission
Gaynmission
Kipling Secluded on Sussex Downs at 79 Tomorrow
Burwash Sussex December 29 Rudyard Kipling the creator of Gunga Din Kim and Captains Courageous lives as a recluse for over 25 years avoiding phones. The aging author reportedly remains brisk and alert, though village chatter dwells on his health versus legend.
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Burwash
Sussex
Rudyard ‘Kipney
Sussex Downs
Stern
Keetle Browed
Kim
Mulganey
Soldiers Three
Captains Courageous
Ake
Villarers
Kipling
State Economy Shows Uptrend Across Sectors From 1935 Data
State business statistics indicate improved conditions across finance, manufacturing, and commerce. Bank reserves rise while West Virginia bonds turnover climbs about 40 percent, aided by securities refunding. auto, beer, and essential goods sectors report notable gains and higher tax receipts in the six months ending December.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
Planta
Wheeling
Weirton
Benwood
West Virginia
Charleston
Congress Plans New Inquiries On Neutrality and Rail Financing
Congress weighs opening inquiries into lobbying and neutrality policy as Senators Nye and Clark push a bill to force presidential neutrality. Expected disclosures from Morgan files and state department records loom amid a broader Senate rail financing inquiry into the financial setups of major railroads.
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Nye
R.-N.d
Clark
D.-Mo
Morgan and Company
State Department
Nye Hes
Senate Interstate Committee Committee
Injured investigator rests at home after coasting accident
Savage, a country office investigator who sprained his leg in a coasting accident on the Edgewood golf course, was reported resting comfortably at his Highland Road home. In a separate incident a desperate dive into the River Wear in South Hylton saved 12 year old Richard Dodds, who was revived after three hours of hospital care.
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D. Jackson Savage
Country Prosecuting Office
Edgewood
Highland Road
Wear
South Hylton
England
Mman
Richard Dodds
Taxes to Bring More Revenue From Sales Tax
The revenue report notes continued sales tax gains over the prior year despite motor tax losses. The tax department, empowered as an enforcement agency for beer license issuance and revocation, highlights coal as the largest contributor with 1,017,754.08 in the first five months. Gas products yield 388,913.12 and power 486, plus other sectors include metals and general merchants contributing substantial sums.
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Tazx
PBR
Foon
Reuy and Power
Forbes
Tron and Steel Fed
Lindberghs Face Delays and Rumors of Abduction Claims
Fragments recall a long troubled period for Charles Lindbergh and his wife as public indignities and allegations surface about their infant son. The scrambled text hints at sensational claims and a controversial period in American aviation history during the Lindbergh family crisis.
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Lindbergh
America
Lindberghean
Girl Hurt in Coasting Mishap Reported Better
Miss Lucille Jarvis eighteen daughter of Mr and Mrs I A Jarvis of Odell avenue sustained facial lacerations when her sled struck a parked automobile in Cora street during a coasting mishap Saturday. She was in Frantis hospital for treatment and is reported improving.
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Bonnie Harrison
Bonnie, Harrison
V.T. Harrison
Slip Hill
Jr Funeral Home
Lucille Jarvis
Mra
I. A.n
Students Protest Training Policy Across Pacific Schools
Washington dated report notes educators and administrators protesting President Roosevelt over compulsory training in schools. Leaders including Dr. George A. (retired Columbia University) and Col. Frank Hunter vocally opposed perceived coercive policy changes.
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Washington
Broun
Price Evelt
Ial
Dernty
George A
Columbia University
Chinese Students Besiege Railway Demonstration Amid Cold
A crowd of about 138 000 Chinese students besieged a railway, braving icy winds and cold that incapacitated many. Rail authorities stayed away while students planned a patriotic New Year demonstration. Locomotives were hurried away as the students appeared, with fears for about 100 more students walking toward the line who could be halted by bandits or officials.
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Cintinsati
Kanawha
Guffey Board
Aga Scra
Seagram
Cataoline Governmcentrupertisian
Seagram-Dittillers Cor
Z. A
J. A. Soulsby
Lee ‘Ireel
Montgomery
Hebert
James Soulsby
Harry Bartley
Burl Herald
Glen Huddleston
Alley
John Price
Eagle
B. F. Price
Marmet
Buriel
Hernshaw
Willams Services
Lester Williams
Old
Ebb Clark
Byounland
Coal River
Myr
William Williams
James
Charles
Ray
Leroy
Fred Williams
Olcott
Dorothy Goodwin
Columbus
Lydia Williams
Audrey Williams
Hortense Moatz
Hortense Frances Moatz
van Jones
Handley
Elizabeth Mogue
Elizabeth Jones
Alex
Jones
Ida Miller
Aome
W. H.mays
New River
Brotherhood of Railroad
Hinon
Petry
Henry Petry
Prenter
William Riley Edens
Latter Day Saints
Birenstreat
C. A. Beard
Pennsylvania Avenue
Copen
Big Chimney
William J. McBride
Vinestreet
Owen and Barth Chanel
Pat B. Withrow
Spring Hill Cemetery
Julia Ann Jones
Dickinson Street
Simpson Chapel
Berie
Spring Hall
Wilma Jean Burner
Wilma Joan Burner
Clifford Burner
Bigley Avenue
Mornl
Alp. Arbaugh
A. P. Arbaugh
EB. C. Brecer
St. Albans
J. P
W. A
Arbaugh
St. Albans First Baptist Church
J. BE. Myers
Teays Hill
James Marshall
Harry Bright
FB. A. Stoyekin
Presley Buck
Howard Whittington
Noyes Arnold
Painter
Johnson Chapel
Geneva Painter
Hilo Reservoir
Savage
Clell S. Sayre
May
Quarriet and
Hate
Franklin
Legion
Jon
Frank Hunter
Beert Harsh
Leo Jesliewaukee
Th Amated Clothing
Erica
Foley
Cornfart
O. J. Morrison
Ossie Tittle
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