Cochran Dies at Early Age in Saranac Lake
Alexander Smith Cochran longtime head of the Yonkers carpet company died at 2 am Thursday in Saranac Lake after going there for health reasons. He was once called America's richest bachelor and built the yacht Vanite a challenger for Lipton’s Shamrock. He divorced Ganna Waiska and left an immense fortune with generous gifts to charity including 1090 to 250 employees. He was about 52, with homes in New York City California and a Colorado estate.
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Fonkers
N.Y
Alexander Smith Cochran
Alexander Smith and Sons Carpet Company
Yonkers
Saranac Lake
Cochran
America
Thomas Lipton
Ganna Waiska
California
Colorado
Europe
Paris
Special Officer Fires At Car On Belt Lake Ogden Road
Chief of Police says action will follow a detailed report by Dr E S Pomeroy who fired several shots at a speeding car carrying Mr and Mrs K E Clark last Saturday evening in Davis county Sheriff says charges depend on a signed complaint from the Clarks They allege the officer fired at the tires after attempting to halt the vehicle.
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Salt Lake City
Joseph E. Burbidge
Belt Lake-Ogden Highway
E. S. Pomeroy
K E Clark
Pomeroy
George Mann
Davis County
Clark
Clare
Poracroy
Clerk
Prunken Stabbing Party In Kansas City Police Detain Nine
Police hold two women and seven men after a fatal stabbing at a north side rooming house in Sibley Missouri. Investigators say two suspects witnessed Ed Sweeney 28 stab Applegate during a drunken party. Sweeney reportedly intoxicated could not be questioned.
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Prunken
Kansas City
WPF Applegate
Sibley
North Side Rooming House
Ed Sweeney
Applegate
Sweeney Chill
Rains Improve Idaho Roads In Central and North
Idaho highways bureau reports heavy rains last week greatly improved road conditions in south central and north Idaho. Dusty and rutty surfaces turned to good, though the Lowman Bear valley pass remains closed. Travel over Galena summit has increased access from Stanley basin.
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Boise
Idaho
State Highways Bureau
Stanley Basin
Galena Summit
Judge of Pocatello Seeks New Marriage License
A couple recently married in town asks Judge Jay L Downing for a replacement marriage license after misplacing their original. The groom, described as Mexican, was arrested for living in a brothel with a young girl but the couple’s marriage was later approved and the charge dismissed by Justice of the Peace E G Houde.
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Pocatello
Jay L. Downing
Joecal
E.G. Houde
Justice of the Peace
Wienan
Fliers Seek Endurance Record Flight Over Minnesota
Gene Shank and Owen J. Haugland, Minnesota aviators, attempt a world endurance record flight looping Minneapolis Northfield and Hastings. They began at 2:55 p m. a severe thunderstorm hours later threatened to halt the attempt after a prior failure. The plane started with 100 gallons and refueled with 70 gallons before dawn.
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Minneapolis
Gene Shank
Owen J. Haugland
Northfield
Hastings
Wold Chamberlain
Quakes lighter in New Zealand district report
Tremors eased across Murchison district with fewer heavy shocks and deeper quakes. Postmaster notes Lyell is safe though families between Lyell and Murchison remain isolated. Police dispatched to assist and deliver aid as communication is limited. West Indies shipped about 687,000 dollars worth of sugar to the United States last year.
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Wellington
N. Z
Murchiser
Greymouth
Lyell
Murchison
Iton
West Indies
United States
Idaho Weather and Crop Summary Week Ending June 14
The weekly report from the state meteorologist covers Idaho regions and notes general rain benefiting grain, hay, and grass crops. Southeast Idaho sees continued moisture aiding spring grains and beets, while potatoes are planted and range feed improves. drought stress limited by rains.
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Idaho
Bolre
Thig
Pield Irwin
Bonneville
Montpelier
Bear Lake
Arco
Butte County
Mackay
Custer County
Ashton
Premont
Bannora
Tetonia
Teton County
Nebraska Tornado Damages Homes Near Beatrice and Blue Springs
A tornado struck Wymore ten miles south of Beatrice on Thursday morning, destroying at least five homes over about five blocks. The storm then moved into nearby Blue Springs to the north, causing further damage.
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Beatrice
Neb
Wymore
Here
Blue Springs
Storms Cause Damage in Fairbury Area
Reports say several homes were damaged with no injuries or Allied losses known. Efforts to reach Fairbury Nebraska were unsuccessful while the Rock Island railroad reported loss of contact with its Fairbury offices.
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Fairbury
Neb
Rock Island Railroad
Pairbury
Spain to Build 280 Mile Automed Road Link Madrid to San Sebastian
Construction of a model automa edic road in Spain will begin immediately. The route will run 280 miles between Madrid and San Sebastian with a 38 feet wide surface and curved, banked sections designed for low speed turns.
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Spain
Artelete
Madrid
San Sebastian
Generous trade-in sale offers for worn tires continues
Crowds flocked to the Silver Fleet trade-in event as owners learn they can turn old tires into credit for new rubber. The promotion runs for seven more days with generous allowances on well worn casings and reconditioning options for long used tires.
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Silver Fleet
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Peainst Troutman
Nampa
Supreme Court
Lewiston
LG. Schultz
Tm Ubat
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New Zealand
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Morrison Hotel
Addison and
Clark Streets
Aborrsson
R. H. Wells
A. RB
Ome Ino
Springfield
Bingham County
Bannock
Twin Falls
Ranewe
Daviey
Cassia
Nebraska
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Dept
Baltimore
West
Ragged Mountain Country
Goodrich
Silvertown de Lunc
Silvertown
Goodrich Cavalier
Silvertowns
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