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Newspaper
Twin Falls Daily Times
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1925
Page
4
A fragmentary report notes a night rescue near a entrance for a schooner off West Nomentum. Two men were saved from the second vessel after a message from the Columbia ship read by Federal Telegraph shortly before midnight. The piece mentions acres and a coast area with uncertain details about the ring and lost crew.
SAN FRANCISCO June 26 Captain A F Herold abandoned his dawn to dusk flight from Salt Lake City to San Francisco after engine trouble forced a landing at Winnemucca Nevada. Officials learned at noon today that renewed troubles caused the loss of the Nevada leg and the craft was diverted to Contra County for a dawn start Saturday.
London June 26 report says a Bulgarian court martial sentenced four men and one girl to death at Sliven for involvement in a conspiracy against the government. Earlier Sofia dispatch noted seven others were condemned at Samokov.
In Chicago on June 26, the trial of William D Shepherd for the murder of Billy McClintock, alleged to involve typhoid germs to obtain the fortune, moved to jury deliberation after Judge Lynch's instructions. Jurors faced the murder verdict question amid claims of typhoid fever and potential publicity.
In Sacramento on June 24 unidentified men aged about 70 and 35 shot themselves in Capitol Park after failing to find relief from the heat. Bodies found by a park worker shortly after 2 a.m. 100 yards apart. Local police note the suicides occurred in the stifling heat gripping the region since Monday.
In Wichita Falls Elmer Henderson 18 defends a party of girls from insults by three men. Henderson is stabbed in the eyes by a pitchfork wielded by one attacker, while two other men flee. Henderson and three companions were at the Arkansas river camp when the incident occurred. Harry Parsons 20 and Paul Rowley 16 are under arrest in connection with the attack.
Los Angeles June 26 Dick Durand adopted son of Scot Dur and Chicago millionaire was jailed here today on charges of directing a series of society robberies.
An obituary notes the death of Pierce Moore, a 34 year old engineer for the elevated lines. Details on service and residence are not provided in the fragment.
Seattle June 26 Leigh C Palmer president of the Fleet Corporation outlines a program of assistance and a plan to reduce operating losses in the merchant marine. He notes continued progress toward a permanent foreign trade oriented merchant fleet while protecting domestic coastwise and intercoastal shipping. He cites cut in losses from 42 million to 30 million dollars for the current year and aims to reduce further to 18 million in the following year, with ongoing service improvements and policy work.
Denver June 26 a Missouri congressman denounces senate rules as anti democratic hindering anti lynching legislation. He argues filibuster blocks a vote while noting South senators use the rule to stall action. Other speaker laments thought control campaigns against women blacks and religious groups. Jackson June 26 a massive landslide in the Jackson Hole region blocks roads and endangers tourism. A two mile long by three quarters mile wide slide with 200 foot depth threatens dams and ranches. several homes submerged and travelers forced to flee as authorities fear further avalanches.
About three thousand workers from Oregon Short Line shops in Pocatello are invited to a full day picnic in Twin Falls on July 25. W G Comstock announced plans to bring a baseball team and band, with Chamber of Commerce support to showcase city autos and beauty spots. Picnic dinner is planned with stunts and games, following the Pioneer day celebration for a two day event.
The proclamation declares July 4 1925 as the second Defense Test Day per national defense acts and outlines aims to educate citizens on national defense duties, reaffirm loyalty to the constitution, and promote readiness for peace and safety of the United States. It notes presidential authorization and state governor coordination for suitable observances and pledges to uphold patriotic ideals.
Brussels June 26 The international chamber of commerce economic restoration committee reports a basis for confidence that reparations transfers can be devised with less world business damage Four Dawes Young of New York Stamp of England and Alberto Pirelli of Italy outlined four transfer methods Expanding German industry and commerce Expanding normal deliveries in kind through allied arrangements with Germany Expanding material deliveries for public works in allied colonies Increasing foreign exchange balances in favor of Germany via securities Also warned against harmful methods such as expanding Germany's foreign trade given today’s data Welter dat elected president of the international chamber
Grace Young, wife of Dr Thuis Wo Young, a Los Angeles dentist, was killed by sedative gas and buried in a concrete vault beneath his home. A funnel device applied the gas through her nose and mouth, with a rubber bulb described but not recovered.
Ford Motor officials announce a new daily air freight route from Dearborn to Cleveland starting July 1. The third plane, Dearborn NT, built by the Stout Metal Aircraft Co, will operate, adding a Cleveland leg to the Dearborn Chicago express. Cleveland plans to formally dedicate Municipal Field to mark the opening.
Col Elias Marsters appointed as federal prohibition director for Idaho surprises many as Washington honors the moves announced by the Treasury Secretary Mellon. Marsters will oversee enforcement efforts in the region amid broader dry enforcement push.
Two young men Nellen De Roban and Bill Thivis, aged 21 and 23, were arrested by Sheriff Moo. Pinch near Kimberly Idaho after suspected robberies at Paul General store Jerome hardware Murtaugh Hardware Kimberly service station and Hansen company store. De Roban confessed pointing to loot cached on Main Avenue South. a Ford car used in raids was recovered with mismatched tires aiding the case. Davis denies involvement.
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