Rancher Admits Slaying Wife and Eight Children
George Hassell confesses to killing his wife and eight children at Tears Ranch, with the sheriff's office in Farwell confirming the killings and the investigation underway.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1926
Page
1
Texas farm murder man confesses to killings on hospital bed
Farwell farmer George J. Hassell admits to killing his wife and eight children and burying them in a backyard grave. He was wounded in a stabbing and hospitalized in Amarillo as sheriff’s office reports detail his motive and alleged coercion before the killings. He seeks to die quickly and says a full statement will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farwell
Texas
George J. Hassell
Hlaasen
Hasselt Farm
Fintan
Preac - Arillo
Farwel Masel
Jarwel
Clowia
Prince Carol Still Missing From Home
Former Crown Prince Carol of Roumania has not been heard from officially in two days. Reports suggested he left Neuilly Paris suburb en route to his homeland but could not be confirmed. Neuilly residents said he was not in and the butler offered no return timing. Ships’ logs and a Paris to Bucharest express were noted but details remained unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crown Prince
Simpton Capress
Paris
Bucharest
Christmas at White House amid package rush and Trenton speech
President Coolidge spent Christmas at the White House working on a speech for Trenton New Jersey while Mrs Coolidge and her son John balanced duties and gift wrapping. The family attended services at Foundry Methodist Episcopal Church as part of the day’s activities in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Associated Prose
Washington
Cooling
Dawes
Illinois
Gootidge
Trenton
N. J
Fain
Foundry Methodist Episcopal Church
Sixteenth Streets
Washington Federation of Churches
G. Mt. Diffenderfer
U S Sailors Disarm Rebels at Puerto Cabezas
At Puerto Cabezas Nicaragua Rear Admiral Latimer orders Dr Juan Bautista Saco liberal cabinet and troops to disarm or leave the neutral zone. Bluejackets relieve liberal forces of arms as the temporary liberal capital disappears and a protest from the liberal foreign minister follows. President Diaz claims escape of an attack by machete armed assailants. one shoe heel torn in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Managua
Nicaragua
Latimer
Juan Bautista Saco
Puerto Cabezas
United States
Ding
Santa Claus Brings Joy as Osages Celebrate Rich Feast
AP reports in Wauhsetupka Oklahoma that Osage wealth on tribal rolls funds holiday shopping as fur coats diamonds and expensive cars surface in local merchant sales. The festival features dances tomtoms feather shoes and blankets while enforcement curbs alcohol. children await Santa’s gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Wawhuska
Okla
Pawhuska
Ream
Osage Agency
Osages
Santa Claus
Two Men Injured When Auto Hits Street Car
Two men were injured when an automobile driven by Hedman crashed into a street car in the 900 block of Front Street, Murray Hospital treated their injuries. Hedman and Noslyn Bernbart were taken to the hospital by taxicab after the collision with the Butte-bound street car driven by F.T. Courtright. The car was crushed, and Hedman was pinned beneath the wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Front Street
John Hedmon
Princeton Street
Murray Hospital
Noslyn Bembart
Moauntan View Park
Hechman
Peron
Christmas Banquet for 300 Convicts at Exclusive Hotel
Report describes 300 prisoners from 40 penitentiaries attending a Christmas dinner at a fashionable Atlanta hotel. Patrons include Dr Ben Reitman who hosted convicts in coats and shoes, while inmates recount prison life and attempts at reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pysie Gem
Drege Chergo
Christman
Dr Ben le Reitman
Iike
Atlanta
Reitman
Iim
Steen
Butte Enjoys Christmas Weather and Festivities
Butte celebrated Christmas with crowded churches, busy stores, and full dinner boards. The weather man favored milder skies, drawing crowds and a large theater turnout, while many services kept normal hours in the morning. Public posts, mail, and deliveries ran as usual up to noon amid general holiday observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Merc
H G Coy Beloved Anaconda Pioneer Dies in Butte
Havelock George Coy a famed Anaconda pioneer and contractor died at Murray hospital Butte yesterday morning after a year of declining health. He arrived in Montana and Anaconda when it was a tent city and built up the town supplying stone for landmark buildings. His passing saddens many friends and relatives as Christmas plans dim. Continued on page 2 column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havelock George Coy
Anaconda
Pion
Chante
Murray Hospital
Butte
Coy
New
Montana
Sheepfulch
One Thousand Homeless in Nashville Warms as Floods Rise
A Nashville flood disaster leaves about a thousand people homeless in the North and central city areas as the Cumberland River rises after five days of heavy rainfall. Roads are flooded and traffic hazardous while police and relief workers act. no loss of life reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Cumberland
Cty
Aisteleu
Aten
Fata
Kkwae
Chet
Paves
J.W. Smith
Chetsimas
Former Kaiser Still Hopeful of Reaching Germany
Surrounded by friends and relatives former Kaiser William II of Germany enjoyed a merry Christmas in exile. German aristocracy and sympathizers in southern and western United States helped make the holiday festive. William, in exile for nine years, remains hopeful of one day returning to the fatherland, while noting few of his own children attended the celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kime Peror William
Germany
Christina
Wits
Hermie
Dy Sielm
William
Kaiser
United
New Bishop for Helena Diocese Not Yet Named
Rumor persists in Butte and Anaconda that a Vatican letter naming the successor to St Rev Yonn P Carroll as head of the Helena diocese has no confirmation. Clergymen in Helena, Butte, and Anaconda report police queries and newspaper checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
John P. Carroll
Butte
Vatican
Rome
Hel
Dubuque
Giding
Anaconda
Lowa
Cnty
Carroll
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Adints
George Hassell
Slayer
Prince Carol
Marvelous
Coolidge
U. S
Santa
Mercury
Christinan
Felix Mudro
H.g.coy
Nyse
Ted Cross
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