Missing Washington Girl Florence Cochran Linked to Man in Mount Airy
A 17 year old Washington girl Florence Cochran has vanished since August after reportedly leaving with Iverson Leatherwood a married man with two children. Leatherwood was arrested in Mount Airy Md and is detained for investigation as detectives probe whether he harmed or concealed Cochran. Her father John Cochran and mother express fear while Chester the younger brother tried to persuade her to return home. The case hinges on Leatherwood last seen with Cochran on August 8 and his movement to Mount Airy after the disappearance.
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Florence Cochran
S40
L Street
Washington, D. C
Iverson Leatherwood
Washington
Leatherwood
Florence
Mount Rainier
Hur
John Cochran
Faumily
Eir
Chester
First Precinct
Travre de Urace
Mount Airy
Police suspect he knows more of case than he tells
The police think he knows more about the case but will not disclose details. He was employed by his brother Walkien G. Leatherwood and lived at 615 Seventh Street Northeast. A few days after leaving, he sent for his clothes. Cochran said last night that neither his wife knew Leatherwood was missing until they received a note from his wife.
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Walkien G. Leatherwood
Seventh Street
Cochran
Leatherwood
English Accent Trade In London For Americans
London specialists offer private English accent lessons to Americans and colonial visitors for a fee. Teachers tailor instruction to the client, claiming Americans struggle with a harsh Northern rising style and must learn softer, more subdued speech. Middle aged men and women often quit, while some claim even a single session can aid pronunciation.
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London
Bathe Mirror
Ace Andme
New York
Hioemfontein
Huat
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Praised
A Cornwallville reader testifies that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound eased her life changing troubles including nerviness and fibroids. The ad underscores decades of testimonials, inviting sick women to write Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for free advice and cures from roots and herbs.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia FE. Pinkham
Natick
Mass
Lydia FE
Pinkham
Tadia FE
Pinkhaw
Nathan B. Greaton
No. Main St. Natich, Mass
Cornwallville, N
Ie Lwasa
Cornwallville
Greeneco
First Photo of Gotch Defeating Hack for World Title
Chicago report of Frank Gotch’s decisive 20 minute victory over George Hackenschmidt at American League Park. The bout drew about 100000 spectators and is hailed as solidifying Gotch’s claim to the world wrestling championship.
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Gotch
Hack
Chicago
Frank Gotch
George Tackenschmidt
American League Park
Goteh
Britain
Wineh
Arnold Up Mile in Air Sets New College Park Flight Record
Army aviator Lieut Arnold ascended to an estimated six thousand feet during the College Park flight. A recording device failed to register the altitude, but witnesses said the craft climbed rapidly in calm conditions. Capt Charles Chandy of the College Park post inspected Wright models and anticipated Arnold’s soon issuing a quit claim lien.
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Chinbing
EL Atenold
College Park
Lieut Arnold
Arnolk
Frederick Lieut Arnoll
Arnold
Spoohidoe Agsistatt
Navy
Reelkivan Winthrop
Canalor
Rockville Fair Directors Report Admits Rain Affected Receipts
At a meeting of Montsomers County Agricultural Society directors in Rockville yesterday, the treasurer presented a report on the fair held last week. Despite rain, receipts cover most expenses. premiums and prize winnings may require borrowed funds. William Chase, injured in an crane accident at Revl's, is hospitalized and expected to recover.
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Montsomers
Rockville
Tos
William Chase
Montevue
Weil
Violinist Performs Jonah Role At Lake Seneca
Violinist Jana Van Hilsteyn of the Peabody and Mr and Mrs Boyle toured Lake Seneca New York this summer. A boating accident saw Van Hilsteyn disappear briefly after playing out a Jonah scene with Mrs Boyle and the boat’s occupants fearing the worst. A rescue revealed he had simply fallen overboard and swam ashore unhurt.
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Jana van Hilsteyn
Peabody
Ceorge Frederick Boyle
Woman's College
Lake Seneca
New York
Mr. van Helsteyn
Jonah
Rosle Map
Washington Orphans' Home Report Shows Yearly Totals
The report for the Washington Orphans Home details the twenty month fiscal year with eight children registered at the institution. It notes placements with four neighboring families and outlines expenses, costs per capita, and outcomes for the year, including rescues and care provided by the home staff.
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Washington
Se Cmad
Instituton
Forced to Leave Home and Seek Better Roots
Fragmentary text outlines a plea or note about leaving home and seeking a better life or roots. Mentions names and places in a distressed, unclear context, with hints of medical or personal struggles and a call for help.
Notes of Newa Here and There Across the State
State items report Mayor Preston at the Timonium Fair. A 1000 acre tract near Annapolis sold for building lots. A Wright biplane arrives in Annapolis for naval experiments. Elev at 28 South Charles and a Baltimore man dies by suicide. Toll gate near Druid Hill Park ends as officials reject $70,000 city purchase. Postmaster Startzman announces Sept 23 postal bank opening in Hagerstown.
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Preston
Timonium Fair
Allegany Grove
Totel
Cumberland
Teachers’ Institute
Belair
National Slavonic Society
Clarence R. Nison
North
Payson Street
Baltimorg
Gwynn's Falls
Annapolly
Arthur Cloney
Baltimore
South Charles Street
John Pehau
Harford Road
St. James
Reisterstown Road
Druid Hill Park
Joan of Arc
H K. Startzman
Postoffice Department
Hagerstown
David J. Arnold
Gloucester
Suss
Beallehgh School
Frostburg
Hewitt Reynolds
de Warren Jr. Reynolds
Episcopal Boys' School
Washington, D. C
Will you sign petition lavender for voters green for never voted
The piece describes suffrage petitions in Maryland printed on lavender for registered voters and green for ordinary citizens urging passage of a constitutional amendment granting women the right to vote. It recounts signatures, a Just Government League preference for lavender forms, and an anecdote of a man denied signing who later sought to sign. Senator Isidor Rayner plans a mountain trip after returning from a voyage on the revenue cutter Apache, with rough seas noted.
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General Assembly of Maryland
Maryland
Just Government League
Tam
Senator Rayner
Isidor Rayner
Nayner
Danderine Hair Growth Claim Promoted In Ad Copy
An advertising feature touts Danderine as boosting hair growth, luster, and fullness. It promises rapid results, reduces dandruff, and improves scalp health. recommends a 24 cent to 25 cent bottle from drug stores and daily use before tapering to twice weekly. The copy emphasizes transformative effects and easy application.
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Airy
Parent's
Mt. Airy
Unanows
Chicago News
Rockville Fair
Mr. van Hulsteyn
the State
Newa
Danderine
Footer’s
America
Footer
Footer’s Dye Works
Kate Gittinger
Fast Patrick Street
Frederick
Walter Luther Dodge & Co
Chiiany
Horlick’s
Las Beck
Pac News
Meral F. Moberly
W. Patrick St
Baltimore & Ohio
Atlantic City
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
J. H. Trundle
Fredericks
Harper
Ee Creare
SY Louis Otte
Chichester
Daamond
Chicherier
Dminmond Prand
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