Blast Traps 38 Miners in Coal Mine Tragedy
In Pocahontas Virginia the Botwesevain mine of the Fooshontaa Fosi company trapped about 38 miners after an explosion. Rescue teams faced deep gas and smoke as they battled to reach entombed workers two miles from the mine mouth. Several men were rescued or escaped with injuries, while others remained missing as authorities assessed blast causes and safety.
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Seakinkness
Harry Watkine
Edward Kirtly
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Lewis
Trady
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Ita
Om & Diese
Pocahontas Puel Company
Pioyea
Woman Shot Dead in Weat Cafe Apartment
Mrs. Ellie Romschonsky, 37, wife of cafe proprietor Michelles Romschonsky, was found shot to death in their upstairs apartment above the Bie Moon cafe on Virginia Street. A coroner’s inquest will be held today to determine murder or suicide. police say the wound was from close range and the victim appeared to have died instantly. The couple’s neighbor Theodore Kroger reported hearing a shot around 1:45 am.
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Michelles Romschonsky
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Weat
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W. ¥. Work
Kenawhe County
Theodore Kroger
Kroger
Wade
Ikomanoneky
Romebonsky
Roosevelt Men Rally in State West Virginia Delegates for Roosevelt
West Virginia Democratic leaders formed a Roosevelt for president organization in Huntington led by Georges S. Neal as permanent chairman. Judge C. W. Ferguson and Myra Posnen named vice chairs with Dr. W W Pronty treasurer. An executive committee will select a permanent secretary to seek pledges from delegates. Delegates from six districts chose district chairmen to appoint one man and one woman per county to back Roosevelt.
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Arkansat
West Virginia
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Georges S. Neal
Huntington
Roosevelt
C. W. Ferguson
Wayne
Myra Posnen
Charleston
G. Pronty
Parkersburg
Clem Bhaver
Fairmont
San Executivye
Clam Shaver
Raymond Kerr
Morgantown
Percy Byrd
Clarksburg
West Virginia Democrats Launch County Tour for Victory
Colonel Long leads a four county West Virginia drive to raise funds for victory. The Democratic chairman begins a multi day tour visiting Point Pleasant Spencer Grantsville Moundsville and Clarksburg with party leaders. Meetings set for March 1 through March 9 in towns including Wheeling Morgantown Clarksburg and Grafton as part of the Pond Drive.
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Pond
Elizabeth
Spencer
Maron
Grantsville
Hartisville
Union
Man Marys
Dry sentiment sways at 1932 Republican convention
Idaho senator Borah signals confidence the party will stick to dry pledges as eastern delegates push for a repeal plank. New Jersey Republicans press for repeal, Hoover remains silent on a new declaration. Democrats face rule plank tensions as conventions approach.
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Wadsworth
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Belle Store Held Up by Two Armed Robbers
Two unmasked bandits robbed the Belle LG A store last night at about eight o clock stealing fifty dollars. Manager McClure was alone. one robber pistol whipped him while the other blocked the street vehicle to hinder pursuit. They escaped after locking the manager inside. State Police Sergeants Carman and Harper investigated. police suspect the same pair may be linked to prior Belle hold ups. Suspects described as five feet ten inches and a shorter man around five feet two inches, with weights about 180 and 120 pounds respectively.
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Charles Carman
Cor Poral A.O. Harper
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Corman
Tell
Double Election Boards In Small Precincts Held Illegal
The attorney general ruled that county courts lack authority to appoint or pay expenses for double election boards in precincts with fewer than 400 registered voters. The ruling, written by W Elliott Mefflan, states for every precinct with 400 or more voters there must be two boards, each with three election officers, sharing one receiving board and one counting board, and limited cross‑party appointments. It also cites a supreme court decision limiting county court obligations to those legally required.
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Paul ©. Hognett
Lowinburg
Greenbrier County
Geners
State Supreme Court of Apptaln
Lewis County
West Virginians Split on Wet Petition in Congress
West Virginia lawmakers remain hesitant on a petition to discharge the House Judiciary Committee from further action on a prohibition referendum. Some signatories needed. several delegates from West Virginia undecided or opposed. Representative Bachmann supports filing while Smith hints at possible support if voted by the House.
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Matas
House Judiciary Committees
West
Fat Pleasant
Carl Bachmann
Wheeling
House
Injured Man Held as Second Escapes in Store Robbery
State police pursue a man who fled after two men attempted a robbery at Perry’s store on Dunbar line. Ben Blair 32 of Stop No 13 was wounded in the leg and hospitalized after being shot when confronted by Perry and store owner’s son. A second assailant escaped toward the railroad tracks as officers investigate. The front door was forced, goods were taken and later recovered. Blair denies being at the store. The case will be filed as breaking and entering.
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H. A. Locke
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B. B. Perry
Joe Ankrom
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Bink
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Corman
Ford Plans 1 1/2 Million Cars in Ten Months
Detroit February report quotes Henry Ford proposing to mobilize up to 1,500,000 cars in ten months to spur industrial revival. He cites large material stockpiles and aims to spend hundreds of millions in 1932 on payrolls, parts, tires, and body materials, with 100,000 Detroit workers and many more nationwide.
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Alexander Seeks Court Nomination for Ka Nawha County Judge
Charleston attorney Alexander announces Democratic bid for judge of the common pleas court in Ka Nawha County. He previously served 1917 to 49465 as judge, was Pitt Nim county prosecuting attorney eight years, sat on Charleston independent district board of education six years, and ran for city treasurer and state senator in past campaigns.
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Ka- Nawha County
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Nim County
Educa
Four Dead Gangsters in Cleveland Slayings
Cleveland dispatch reports a fresh gangland toll as a fourth gangster, Cha. Gertie, 26, is found dead in a ditch near the airport with eight bullet wounds. Police tie him to the Lonardo faction amid a broader feud linked to recent triple executions of Raimont, Rita, and Domenico Guel.
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Heer
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Rita
Porelio
Domenico ‘Guel
Tenardo Fuc
Chinese Hold Kiangwan Amid New Japanese Reinforcements
Shanghai dispatch reports Japanese aircraft bombing Chapti Kiangwan positions as Chinese defenses fight to hold Kiangwan with reinforcements arriving. Japanese troops expected to attack again. ships off Shanghai bring heavy supplies and about a thousand men. Report notes Kiangwan government lines remain intact pending renewed offensive.
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Bill to Loosen Credit Signed in Hoover Era
Washington reports President Hoover signed a measure loosening credit restrictions tied to the Glass-Steagall act. Officials said the bill aims to flood markets with funds, ease hoarded money, and spur recovery across agriculture and industry. The move followed promises that controlled expansion would end a slide in commerce and employment.
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National Defense
Federal
Hoover
Nature
Ebrodd
Mayor to Name City Relief Committee
Mayor plans to appoint a relief committee to coordinate emergency work and citywide actions. The committee would manage welfare efforts, directing resources for rapid response and community support during crises.
House Passes Road Aid Bill Amid Amendments
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate the House approved a road aid measure covering highways forests and national parks with five amendments inserted by the panel. Principal amendments debated, page references unclear.
County to Employ 150 Men on Roads
County court in Henowha to hire 150 men for 101 days to grade Paint Creek road from Hansford to Standard. Commissioners Blackwood and Ridenour lead the district’s road bond committee with a projected 60,000 yards of earth to be moved. Work to start in about ten days as crews are assembled.
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John OG. Blackwood
Ridenour
Park
Administration Leaders Seek Stock Fix Through Hearings
Washington leaders urged the Senate Banking Committee to open hearings to identify culprits behind stock market manipulation and bear raids. Senators Watson Blaine Hastings Capper and others pressed for inquiry into short selling and market activities to restore business confidence amid concerns of predatory trading. Union stalemate and absent members delayed action as the committee adjourned to a later date.
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Tedder
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Welcott
Hoevever
Connecticut
Norbeck
Walcott
Henator Capper
Thomas
New Alarm System At Capitol Would Arouse City
A new burglary and holdup alarm system will be installed at the capitol to protect the state treasury. Treasurer Johnson announced the device, designed to alert state police and secure treasury offices in case of a holdup. The system links treasury offices with state police barracks nearby for rapid surround and response.
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