Parker Murder Like Franks Deed in Many Respects
The Parker case mirrors the 1924 Bobby Franks murder by Leopold and Loeb with similarities in kidnapping and planned theft. A finding of their spectacles led to a confession after police traced the lenses. Clarence Darrow admitted them guilty but sane, and Judge Caverly imposed life terms. the pair are in Joliet penitentiary.
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Franks
Associated Press
Chicago
Marian Parker
Los Angeles
Robert Franks
Nathan Leopold
Richard Loeb
Leopold
Loeb
Bobby Franks
Bobby
Clarence Darrow
Man Arrested at Las Vegas in Marian Parker Case
Lewis D. Wyatt was held in Clark county jail after Los Angeles detectives arrested him in Las Vegas as a suspect in the Marian Parker kidnapping and slaying. Officers said his description mismatched and his fingerprints and photos will be sent to Los Angeles. Wyatt, once a Terre Haute lumber salesman, had connection to Cory, Indiana, and his wife could not be reached.
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Las Vegas
Lewis D. Wyatt
Los Angeles
Marian Parker
Clark County
Wyatt
California
Parker
Terre Haute
Ind
Perry M. Parker
Treasury
Lennox Hotel
Western Air Express
Nev
Cory, Ind
Here
A. F. Wagner
Wagner
Marian
Marjorie
Police arrest suspect in Marian Parker murder case
Los Angeles detectives detained a 25 year old man described as the son of a local doctor and a prior offender against young girls. A suspect arrested near Rustic Canyon was later released after investigators ruled him uninvolved in the Parker kidnapping and death.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Marian Parker
Herman Cline
Rustic Canyon
Santa Monica
Parker
Canyon
Women may whip robbers in Chicago show ups
Chicago police chief O Connor says women who identify a robber or attacker may be allowed to whip him with a police supplied cat of nine tails. The new practice follows weekly suspect show ups where women have already slapped attackers.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Police Department
O’connor
Business shows holiday rush but steel demand grows
New York December 18 American business last week focused on holiday shopping with many lines in secondary position. Yet signs of improvement appeared in heavy industries led by increased United States Steel operations and rising unfilled orders, aided by bigger railroad and auto purchases and firmer steel scrap prices. Exports exceeded imports by a large margin in November, with 11 month export surplus about 605 million dollars, up 333 million from 1926.
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Associated Press
New York
United States Steel Corporation
West's Greatest Manhunt 13 Continues Amid Grim Discoveries
William S. Britton found arms of the missing girl along a Los Angeles road while police recovered torso parts in a staged search. Autopsy links death to hours before, with blood stained items and ransom notes guiding investigators. A suitcase containing related clues was found near the Parker home, tying to Denver manufacturer Schwayder Trunk Co. and ransom communications.
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William S. Britton
California
Elysian Park
Los Angeles
Britton
Schwayder Trunk Manufacturing Company
Denver
Col
Cline Breaks Down Over Marian Parker Case
Los Angeles detective captain Herman Cline, famed for his pursuit to recover Marian Parker, sobbed when learning the child was killed. He disclosed he agreed to suspend police activity and even pay ransom at the father’s request to bring Marian home for Christmas.
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Los Angeles
Herman Cline
Los Angeles Police Department
Marian Parker
Central Police Headquarters
Marian
Parker
Woman Involved In Brutal Kidnapping Revealed
Police details show a third person in the ransom telegrams linked to Marian’s kidnapping. A man described as George Fox filed a telegram from Pasadena within hours of the crime and matched the kidnapper’s profile, while another George Fox telegram from Alhambra differed in height build and complexion.
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Parker
George Fox
Pasadena
Marian
Alhambra
Los Angeles
American investors receive $400 million in extra dividends
New York reports that American business will gift roughly $400 million in extra dividends to about 5 million stockholders this year. Major firms upped distributions with GM alone allocating $43.5 million to 57,000 holders and others like Dubont Michigan Central and Western Electric adding nearly $1 million each.
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Santa Claus
General Motors Corporation
Dubont Corporation
Michigan Central Railroad
Western Electric
Loew's, Inc
People’s Gas
Prophylactic Brush
Ingersoll Rand
Eastman Kodak
Vacuum Oil
Standard Oil
Fleischmann
Singer
Train collides with truck near Seneca killing three
Alliance Neb December 18 three persons were killed and eight injured when a passenger train struck a truck carrying 11 people en route to a dance near Thedford Neb two miles east of Seneca. The deceased are Irene Semmick 15 Catherine Flynn 6 and Squire McCallad 56 all residents of Seneca.
Kidnap Scene Tells of Marian Parker Case
Police say the kidnapper ordered Marian Parker’s father to a corner for ransom money by phone. The killer acted after police were already on the case, despite the kidnapper’s demand that officers stay away.
Exile Plan Targeting Chicago Gangsters Under Capone
Chicago prepares a forced exodus of major gangsters and bootleggers led by Al Capone. Chief Detective O Connor warns jaillike pressure if they stay. Capone hides at his mother's home as police guard his Cicero residence and monitor rivals like Joseph Aiello.
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Chicago
al Capone
New York
William E. O'Connor
Capone
O’connor
Los Angeles
Joseph Martin
Cicero
Joseph Aiello
Aiello
O'Connor
Parker family grieves as Marian Parker is found dead
In Los Angeles the Parker family endures shock and fatigue after the murder of Marian Parker. Perry Parker Sr. sleeps for the first time since her disappearance as Marjorie and Mrs Parker cope with grief. Police guard the home amid wary crowds hoping for justice in an inquest.
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Father
Perry M. Parker
Marjorie Parker
Marian
Parkers
Parker
United States
Los Anges
Perry Jr
Marjorie
Parker House
Lawmakers Plan Work During Holiday Recess
Congress eyes several investigations and key bills during a Christmas recess. Senate probes Hearst documents on Mexico linked funds. Walsh proposes a broad public utilities inquiry. House committees press railroad consolidation and Muscle Shoals. alien property and tax bills await Senate action.
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Walsh
Montana
House
Congress
Commerce Committee
Military
Senate
Hearst
Mexico
United States
Campaign Funds Committee
Frank L. Smith
Illinois
Germany
White House
Doctors Could Lose Licenses In Montana Liquor Probe
The prohibition bureau plans hearings for about 40 Montana physicians and several druggists suspended from writing liquor prescriptions. Officials say the statewide probe seeks whether new permits should issue in 1928, not a blanket revocation, with hearings set in Butte on unspecified dates.
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Washington
Butte
Collins
Montana
Prohibition
Prohibition Bureau
Mr. Collins
Hearst in Mexico over land titles shown by Excelsior
Mexico City reports that Excelsior will publish Julio Rens’ series on William Randolph Hearst. The first piece says Hearst campaigns against Mexico because the 1927 constitution nullified his property titles in Chihuahua.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Excelsior
Julio Rens
William Randolph Hearst
Mexico
Hearst
Chihuahua
Lindbergh Views Two Bull Fights in Mexico City
Charles Lindbergh attended two bull fights in Mexico City drawing over 20 000 spectators amid a large labor parade honoring him. Ambassador Morrow and officials watched from the presidential palace balcony while the National Charro display showcased Mexican horsemanship led by Gen Roberto Cruz.
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Dwight W. Morrow
Luis Morones
Industry and Commerce
Regional Federation of Labor
Mexico
Morones
Lindbergh
Bull Ring
Morrow
National Association of Charros
Roberto Cruz
Mexico City
Lindbergh Letter from Central America Union Hails Peace Mission
A Latin American group in Mexico City and other cities praises Col. Lindbergh for flying to Central America. The letter calls for ending American aid to Nicaragua, urging peace and self determination for the Nicaraguan people and opposing imperialism. It lauds his courage and asks him to help end war and suffering.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Charles A. Lindbergh
Central America
Nicaragua
Union of
Colonel Lindbergh
Lindberghs Mother Plans Mexico City Flight With Party
Mrs. Evangeline Lindbergh will join her son Charles A. Lindbergh in Mexico City for a vacation guest of the republic. A party of four including Pilot Harry Brooks will depart Detroit at 10 a m with short hops in a giant airliner, weather charts pending.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Evangeline Lindbergh
Charles A. Lindbergh
Mexico City
the Republic
Lindbergh to receive grand Isthmus welcome plan announced
Panama City dispatch reports Foreign Minister Alfaro named a committee to organize Col. Charles A. Lindberghs visit reception by President Chiari. A imposing canal zone welcome is planned with a special landing field under construction.
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Panama City
Charles A. Lindbergh
Chiari
Alfaro
Canal Zone
Nicaraguan President Receives Washington Cable
President Diaz in Managua today received a cablegram from the Nicaraguan minister in Washington reporting a state department development. The message details a diplomatic request and outlines potential guidance for Managua.
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Associated Press
Managua
Nicaragua
Diaz
Washington
Bank Circular Sees Prosperity Ahead for 1928
Continental National Bank of Chicago predicts prosperity for the first half of 1928 with no evidence of a coming depression. The circular says expansion will be modest, expects 1927 to exceed 1925 in most respects, notes farmer income as purchasing power, and foresees sustained industrial employment supporting business.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ill
Continental National Bank of Chicago
Remus Plans Final Plea in Cincinnati Murder Trial
In Cincinnati on December 18 former bootlegger Remus awaits tomorrow's ruling by Judge Chester R. Shook on whether the jury can acquit him. Prosecutor Charles P. Taft II urged the court against an acquittal instruction as Remus faces a first degree murder trial for the slaying of his estranged wife Imogene last October 6.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
George Remus
Illinois
Remus
Imogene
Chester R. Shook
Charles P. Taft II
Charles H. Elston
Taft
Shook
Elston
National Chamber foresees prosperous year from agriculture
The Chamber of Commerce of the United States reports that over two dozen directors foresee a strong 1928 economy driven by improved agricultural conditions. forecasts range from optimistic to cautious, with emphasis on farmers’ buying power from better crops and prices boosting overall business next year.
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Washington, D. C
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
McMullen to Stand On Contempt Case Testimony
Prosecutors prepare for key testimony before Justice Siddons in the Sinclair Burps contempt cases as Christmas nears. William J McMullin a former Burns detective who tracked the oil jury is among expected witnesses revealing a possible false affidavit by Burns men to force a mistrial.
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Washington
Harry F. Sinclair
William J. Burps
Frederick L. Siddons
William J. McMullin
Burns
Lindbergh to Visit Central American Nations on Government Visit
A government source said Colonel Lindbergh has been authorized by the aviation service of the United States to visit Guatemala El Salvador Honduras Nicaragua Costa Rica and Panama. A committee has been named to arrange what is described as the greatest reception in the nation's history.
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Lindbergh
Aviation Service of
United States
Guatemala
Salvador
Honduras
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Panama
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