Blizzard Buries Harrisburg and East Coast in Snow
A four year heaviest storm blankets eastern Pennsylvania New York New Jersey and Delaware with one to two feet of snow. Harrisburg sees a foot of accumulation as trains run late and trolley lines crash from drifts. Traffic and business halt while crews clear streets and hundreds walk to work. Temperatures drop to around ten degrees above zero with a clear but frigid day ahead.
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Weather Bureau
Blizzard Belt Snowfall Report Across Cities
Snowfall was reported across the Blizzard Belt including Wilmington Dew Philadelphia Schenectady Wilkes-Barre Williamsport Hazleton Reading and nearby areas as winter weather impacted operations and travel. The terse bulletin lists several cities with varying accumulation as residents brace for ongoing icy conditions.
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City Suffering From Tie ups On Trolley Lines
Harrisburg faced severe trolley disruption as drifts halted suburban routes and city lines. Affected areas included Riverside Linglestown Rockville and Paxtonia Inn patrons stranded. crews cleared tracks, with 75 workers deployed by morning. One car jumped a track injuring a conductor. horse buried in snow at Fourteenth and Reese.
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Reese Streets
To An Old Valentine Old Valentine Verses
A nostalgic reminiscence of a long lost love. The speaker recalls a cherished valentine, its faded ribbons and a heart that still twines around memories. Cupid and bright eyes reappear from the past, linking the present with a beloved figure once dear. The poem merges longing with affectionate recollection across years.
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Evangelist Sunday crowds urge Governor Tener kin at altar
In Pittsburgh a large revival at a big tabernacle draws evangelist Billy Sunday who personally urges Sewickley resident George Tener brother of Governor Tener to come to the altar. Also present are State Highway Commissioner E M Bigelow and Warden John Francies, who help convert Tener amid the sermon.
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Orchestra Rescues Theater Crowd From Fire Panic
An overheated pipe set fire to the Photoplay Theater lobby floor causing $25 damage. An orchestra played to avert a panic while the manager announced upcoming depictions, and 600 patrons remained calm as they learned of the fire later. Washington D C Feb 14. Terminal service talks before the Interstate Commerce Commission continued with no conclusion expected. Police do not know Frank Johnson alias Frank Gosler and Miss Sergy Coleman, both sought on white slavery charges in Guernsey County Ohio. A $100 reward is posted for their capture.
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Grade Crossing Safety Regulations Issued by Public Service Commission
The Public Service Commission issues a general order regulating grade crossing protection. Conductor must verify no approaching trains before signaling clearance. At especially dangerous crossings safety devices required and approved by the Investigator of Accidents. Night shunting at dead ends requires a light.
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President Wilson Improves but Resting After Cold
In Washington on February 14 President Wilson was up and about but confined to his bedroom by his doctor. He is said to be better and responding to treatment, with Secretary Tumulty noting he will rest and miss the Gridiron Club dinner. He is not scheduled for engagements and may return to his desk Monday. Separately, Wisconsin’s railroad commission reports saving the public over 3 million dollars yearly on freight and utility rates, as battleships Florida Utah and Delaware head to Vera Cruz from Guacanayabo Bay for maneuvers, leaving Rhode Island Virginia Georgia and Nebraska for northern Cuban drills.
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Mayor Dodges Sunday Closing Question In Harrisburg
Mayor John K. Royal refuses to commit on Sunday closing of cigar, candy and drug stores despite Civic Council of Harrisburg Churches urging action. He cites no legal opinion and says he has not researched powers or procedures, noting only newspaper reports and old blue laws, while considering whether to seek advice. In Washington, D. C., Feb 14, advocates push for a Senate committee to probe Louisville and Nashville Railroad.
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Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Weather report for Harrisburg area and eastern Pennsylvania
Fair and colder tonight and Sunday with a low near 10 in Harrisburg. Snow in mountain districts eastern Pennsylvania, otherwise fair and colder with diminishing winds Sunday. The Southern storm moves northeast, bringing snow east of the Mississippi and heavy snow in the Susquehanna Valley. River levels stay above low water with 2.5 feet stage. temperatures ranged from 1 to 13, average 7. Moonrise after 10:41 pm.
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Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Mississippi River
Lake
Susquehanna Valley
Public Service Store: Advertising for Service Age
The passage urges retailers to emphasize service over cut prices to attract customers. It notes readers look for advertised nationally distributed goods in newspapers and will patronize stores that provide timely, clear information and good service. Cooperation with manufacturers and dealers boosts local business, supported by the Bureau of Advertising, AP A.
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