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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1927
Page
1
Police report new evidence linking William E Hickman Bellevue Arms apartment to the Marion Parker murder. Blood and flesh traces found in plumbing and bathroom tiles, a hair identified as Parker’s, while Hickman is held in Pendleton after officers moved him from Los Angeles.
Government reports and banking analyses hail Montana as pre eminent among states. This year its major industries have produced new wealth totaling almost 400 million dollars, underscoring its strong economic position nationally.
Mr and Mrs M J Watson were charged with passing forged payroll checks stolen from Stephenson Lumber, seized by Special Officers Canning and Riley. They were arrested early last night in a Walk Over Shoe store.
W Edward Hickman the 19 year old confessed kidnapper of Marian Parker says he would like to represent himself at trial and asks for a jury trial He contends a lawyer may not be acceptable to the public and expresses a desire to speak to Mr Parker face to face in hopes of understanding and forgiveness continued on next page.
The Standard reviews Montana’s 1927 progress across major industries. Agriculture posts record harvests with crop yields far surpassing 10 year averages, cattle markets rebound, and livestock quality rises. Despite some weaker sectors, Montana’s resources are seen as forming a basis for future industry growth, with inventories and reviews to follow.
Secretary of the Navy Curtis Wilbur ordered ongoing salvage work on submarine 8 4 sunk a week ago. He met with the Falcon crew and officers under Rear Admiral Frank Brumby, stressing weather permitting progress and tentative decisions.
Christmas bonuses and receipts from ten stores totaling about 3000 dollars were taken when two or more robbers stopped J. C. Cherry, a store collector, in Jacksonville Florida. The heist occurred as he made his rounds, with bonus envelopes among the loot.
Peace and goodwill fill Bethlehem as Christians from around the world gather at the Nativity site to mark the birth of Jesus. An English choir from Jerusalem leads carols outside under a starry sky near the fields where shepherds kept watch. Services begin at the Church of the Nativity and continue into Christmas Day.
Families of miners in Taylorville NL receive a $200,000 distribution from Peabody Coal Company after six months of idleness. The gift spreads Christmas spirit to many homes and is expected to aid workers during the holiday season.
A search from CURTISS FIELD New York at 5:30 a m will sweep coastlines from New York to Cape Cod for the missing Dawn amphibian. In St John’s Newfoundland coastal boats are ordered to watch for Mrs Frances Crayson’s airplane and rush to the scene if located.
The federal census report shows Butte population rising to 43 300 on July 1 this year from 41 600 on Jan 1 1920 a gain of about 2000. Officials note if district figures were used the district might show a 5000 increase.
Christmas Day 1927 in Butte began with midnight masses and Santa horns. Snowy city lights and festive mood marked one of the holiday moons in Butte. Turkey prices fell to affordable levels while ducks geese and chickens remained plentiful, boosting shopper patronage. Continued on Page 10 Col 5.
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