Record of a Severe Blizzard Crippling Rail Transport
A United Press report describes a severe blizzard causing widespread rail disruption across the country with ships in distress. From Oregon to the Canadian border and the Texas coast, extreme cold and high winds damaged tracks and delayed deliveries. Weather officials warned continued storms as temperatures dropped, disrupting coast to coast transport and nationwide freight movements.
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United Pres
Pusite
Atlantic
Oregon
Milne
Canadian
Texas
Porthorn
Hieconn
Wrecked, Storm Menace Pacific Rock Faces Belgian Miners
International report describes wrecks and storms hitting Pacific rocks as Belgian miners strike for higher wages. The National Council of Confederated Miners supports continued walkouts with planned actions across regions. Maritime news details ships beset by gale and fog, with rescue efforts and weather advisories affecting Puget Sound and Washington coast waters.
Dates guard encampment announced by United Pros
A garbled dispatch lists military units and encampment plans with dates and locations. Heavily corrupted text names divisions, camps, and dates such as 10 Mid Col Regiment, 2 Division Headquarters, Tobyhanna, Port Moveow, Camp Mente Maryland, and July 28 through August 1.
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United Pros
Reinailwani National
Mt Groumule
Arikade
Erigarlé
Osied Keupincery
Mon Gretna
Aly
Tobyhanna
Port Moveow
Via
Tdio
38H
Camp Mente
Aujust
Forbes Quits Vets Bureau Amid Resignation Report
Washington February 15 United Press reports Senator James Watson Midian said Forbes director of the Veterans Bureau placed his resignation before President Mading for Europe weeks ago. Deamon sent to Erin Thiel Morning topped the day.
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Forbes
Vets’ Bureau
United Proof
Washington
R Forbes
Veterins’ Bureau
Mading
Europe
James Wvatson Midian
Todary
Mr. Vintiornt
Deamon
Erin Thiel
Weather forecast for eastern states predicts continued cold
The Weather Bureau stated a prolonged cold wave will affect the area east of the Mississippi for 24 to 46 hours. Impacts include a sharp drop in temperatures and a strong chance of icy conditions tonight across Virginia, North and South Carolina, Georgia, the Carolinas, and surrounding regions.
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Wasitington
Early action on school sites expected at meeting
A tentative plan to authorize purchase of property for a new building was discussed at a Monday evening meeting. Directors expect to secure preliminary options and prepare for rapid progress on the site while weather and quorum conditions were noted.
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Manuay
Dave Ng
Tlw
Fiyaine Gilaceeh
Radio talk for Scouts prompts radio expertise evening
Scouts of Troop meet at 7 pm in the Presbyterian church rooms to hear Mr Tow Sears, a local radio expert, discuss radio as a hobby. After the talk a troop meeting follows with a committee report on a possible Woodstone camping trip and overnight outing plans.
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Tow Sears
Scouts of Troops
Sets Ie
Sears
Seven Hurt In Peculiar Train Crash
Seven people were injured when a door on a Pennsylvania East bound express from Washington to Baltimore swung open and the car door fell, causing a crash near Batimore Vrain Ny between Lapham and Artwick stations. Five passengers were cut by glass and treated by Dr Ackerman.
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Philadelpha
Altimore
Iby Pennpelvania Raiload
Jay
JP. Len
Knoxville
Ton
Mia GA
South Por Pa
Lapham
Artwick
Batimore Vrain Ny
Haltimans
Washington
Pittstonsdh
MeMlalo
Lea
Warkliyetin
Ackerman
Wislington
Popular Young Lady Katherine Maloney Dies at 24
Katherine Maloney aged 24 died at her home on Spring Street at 10:80 this morning after several months illness. A popular figure and former student of Gerby High School, she graduated Gregg Business School Erie and worked as a bookkeeper at Climax Manufacturing. Survived by mother Mrs Kathrine M Alalone and siblings Maud Margaret Honor James, funeral from St Thomas Church Monday at 9:30 with interment in St Thomas Cemetery. Miss Anna Peuluer visits Titusville today.
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Katherine Maloney
Spring Stleet
Gerty High School
Gregg Business School
Erie
Mish Maloney
Climax Manufacturing
Katherine M_ Alalone
Maud
Margaret
Honoer Maloney
Frank
James Maloney
Punecal
Gill
St.Thomas Church
St. Thomas Cemetery
Firemen Battle Fast Main Street Blaze Victory Confines Basement
A blaze on Main Street was restrained by Chevy Volunteer Fire Department after fast action from Erie Tower workers alerted the first ward station. Firefighters directed five streams of water to the basement, preventing spread to upper floors as smoke drove families from homes. John Paulin and Roy Rickerson were overcome by smoke but revived. investigators cite defective wiring as likely cause though origin remains uncertain.
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Payne
Bayt Mai
Chevy Volunteer Fire Department
Erie
Maple Avenue
First Ward
Uhlel Patthion
Lina
Prady
el Pany
Purpura Company
Daytaye WaEstigtit
Opy
John Paulnin
Roy Rickerson
CH Thorson
Martha Munsee
Thorson
Goe
Belire
Building case against West Virginia murder trust
Hartigan county authorities today charged an alleged murder trust tied to the Panhandle coal district. The heavy armed group linked to the Glen Fork region, including native born inhabitants, is under investigation alongside the case of Jonny Litthe alias James Py para, a West Virginia merchant. The authorities say the group planned and carried out violent acts to influence labor and political outcomes.
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United Pros
Clarksaure
W.va
Hartigan
Lackhamers
Panhandle
Jonny Litthe
Jamex Pypara
West Virginia
Pennsylvania crude prices rise in eastern market
Pittsburgh reports crude oil prices climbed twenty five cents a barrel today as the eastern market gained. Clifton Weber, confined at home on South Center Street for weeks, is expected to be able to be out today according to the Joseph Leip agency.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Joseph Leip
Clifton Weber
South Center Street
Schools Close Amid Severe Storm Gas Shortage
Schools close as gas shortage bites city. Lighting lines fail during the storm with street lighting service in the business district out of commission overnight. Transmission lines disrupted, leaving operations strained and residents warned.
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Business District
Severe winter storm suspends classes and cuts power in Corry
High winds and freezing temperatures force statewide school closures as power outages disrupt heating. Electric service struggles to restore street lighting and heating at multiple buildings. Corry and nearby towns face widespread hardship with trains delayed and businesses hampered. Schools across the city suspend all classes while efforts to restart heating continue.
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Corry
Wah
Ught’ng
Yinplayas
Dares City Electric Light Company
Havi Bie Hmetoul
Nein Caulleyl
Jv Company
Wii City
Gormbilstar
Gtr
Schiate
Fire devastates Armoy and company building complex
A massive blaze swept through a local Armoy and company facility in Omama Neh on February 15, causing extensive damage estimated at over 1.5 million dollars. Firefighters battled for hours, with reports of injuries among workers, as authorities investigated the cause and the scale of losses.
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Omama
Hsmimi
Armoy & Company
Vince
Tokay
Pierce Heads Dry Forces In Western Washington
The Verte al Prohibition Bureau on Feb 15 announced J. A. Pinca as divisional chief for western Pennsylvania, succeeding the late AL Mok who died after four prolonged illness. The bureau also set the new district headquarters, division 19, to be located at Philadelphia.
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Washington
Oday
J. A. Pinca
Prohibis Hoth
AL. Mokalmo
Yesterdy
Ines
Yelowa
Sill
Philadelphia
Turnbull Named Deputy Health Commissioner in Pa
United Press reports in Harrisburg that Health Commissioner Charles H Miner appointed Dr William Gray Turnbull deputy commissioner of health. Turnbull, medical director at Cresson sanatorium for ten years, will replace Dr John De Metean who has held the post for four years.
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United Res
Harrisburg
Charles H. Miner
William Gray Turnbill
Commission of Health
Turnbull
Cresson Sanatorium
John de Metean
Ideputy
Warren man active in day enforcement
United Press reports Warren County man Roy A Hays discusses Disaster 19 plans and prohibition enforcement while declaring no change to leadership or tasks. He outlines district restructuring in Eastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey with Hays and Haynes coordinating general agents and conferences to boost enforcement efforts.
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Warren Man
United Press
Wilkes Barre
Davis
Reniavlyania
Philadelphila
Roy A Hays
Fockera
Tole
United Pros
Washinngto
Seriix Ak
Luyiee Yan
Tobin
Davis Fred A
Haresting
Pennsylvania
New Topey
Yard Groupe
Guy Pins
Pennsyde
Hein Haynes
Hageltine
Haynes Adited
Ship Farquhar Burned in Collision Off West Coast
United Press reports USS Farquhar, a destroyer, badly burned in a collision during maneuvers off the California coast. The ship proceeded to Panama. a convoy of supply ships and Farquhar’s base at San Bi was mentioned amid reports of injuries.
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United Press
San Diego
Calif
Farquhar
Sca
Panam
Sin Bi
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