Drunken Umatilla Indians Help Judge Hickman Case On Christmas Night
Six intoxicated Umatilla Indians in Pendleton assist police in evaluating whether William Edward Hickman is feigning insanity. Observers note Hickman stays largely still while Indians boisterously celebrate, while jailer Doug Gurdane watches for signs of deception.
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Associated Press
Pendleton
Ore
William Edward Hickman
Hickman
Los Angeles
Noose
Umatilla
Doug Gurdane
Gurdane
American Arrives at Legion Barracks in Africa
The third in a Bennett J. Doty series describes a new recruit arriving at Sidi Bel Abbes Algeria after Oran, enduring the French Foreign Legion’s strict routines. He notes clean barracks, rigid discipline, and the demanding medical tests and training shaping a legionnaire’s hard life before service.
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Legion Barracks
Africa
Bennett J. Doty
French Foreign Legion
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Oran
Algeria
Paris
France
Boite
Legion
Sidi-Bel-Abbes
Bel-Abbes
Sidi-Bel- Abbes
Death of Butte Miner Martin Naughton Galli ed
Martin Naughton a longtime Butte resident died after a prolonged illness at a local hospital. He worked as a miner and served with the Butte fire department 1904 to 1912. Born in Ireland, he lived in Butte 32 years and is survived by a brother and three sisters. Funeral arrangements are to be announced.
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Martin Naughton
Butte
Mr. Naughton
Ireland
Christmas tree fires claim multiple lives in hotels and homes
A hotel Christmas tree fire killed the hostess Mrs Irene Jorgensen and guest Lee Horton from smoke. Another guest Miss Alice Clinton was burned severely and may die. In Philadelphia, William Wilson 37 died after a ladder hit a radiator during tree decorating. In Washington, Joseph T Halpin of Dubuque Iowa died after tripping over a porch tree.
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Irene Jorgensen
Lee Horton
Alice Clinton
Philadelphia
William Wilson
Washington
Joseph T. Halpin
Dubuque
Iowa
The
Shipping Board
Mr. Halpin
Christmas in Butte Sees Families Share Joy Across City
Butte observes a festive Christmas with charity food distributions at county facilities and widespread store activity. Children opened presents as families reunified, postal workers finished holiday deliveries, and restaurants offered special turkey menus. The city plans continued observances as stores close and celebrations proceed.
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Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Salvation Army
Butte
Santa Claus
Montana
Hickman Extradited From Pendleton to Los Angeles
William F Hickman the kidnapper and murder suspect in the Marian Parker case was moved from Pendleton Oregon to Los Angeles under tight guard. Extradition papers were delivered by Los Angeles officials and the prisoner was placed in custody for transport by train and possible air transfer.
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Los Angeles
Union Pacific
Pendleton
Southern Pacific
Cascade Limited
Ore
William Edward Hickman
Marian Parker
Hickman
Dwight W. Longuevan
Los Angeles Police Department
Salem
Patterson
Umatilla
Longuevan
California
Oakland
Portland
Asa M. Keyes
Keyes
Harold E. Davis
Herman Cline
George K. Home
Police
Associated Press
Police Department
William F. Hickman
Marion Parker
Davis
Oregon
Despondent waitress drinks poison after heartbreak
A depressed girl in a rooming house forced milk down as she attempted suicide, leaving a note to her mother. She had been jobless for two weeks after moving from Billings where her mother is believed to live. She regained consciousness after hospital treatment and was improving.
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Sadie
Roomers
Butte
Billings
New Zealand Sheep Population Reaches 25 Million
New Zealand reports a sheep population of 25 million, up by 500000 from last year as Jamadia draws an unusually high number of tourists this season.
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New Zealand
Jamadia
Hickman Foiled In Death Move In Cell Ordeal
Hickman, jailed in Los Angeles on a kidnapping case, fought restraint and attempted suicide with a handkerchief. Guards, led by Gurdane, halted his escape toward a train to California as Hickman endured fits and a tense standoff, finally submitting to handcuffs.
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Red Parker
Gurdane
Parker
Hickman
California
Lindbergh Christmas Visit Prep and City Welcome
Lindbergh spent a quiet Christmas Eve with embassy members and wives as he prepared the Spirit of St. Louis for a Central American tour. He plans to depart for Guatemala City on Wednesday, while Honduras hosts a special reception committee led by General Pineda to honor the American air hero with a city keys presentation by Mayor Valladeres.
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Lindbergh
St. Louis
Guatemala City
Associated Press
Tecucigalpa
Honduras
Pineda
Valladeres
Lindbergh Reception Plan Acknowledged by Panama City Committee
Panama City on December 24 reported the special committee appointed by President Chiaris to arrange for Col. Charles A. Lindbergh's visit rested after tentatively approving an elaborate six day program.
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Associated Press
Panama City
Chiaris
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
Nicaraguan Government Struggles to Host Lindbergh Reception
Managua crowds press for a public reception and dance in honor of Colonel Lindbergh as officials seek a venue large enough to accommodate the eager spectators.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Colonel Lindbergh
Salvage Efforts for Submarine S-4 Continue at Mass Bay
At Provincetown Mass December 25 salvage crews push to raise the sunken submarine S-4 and its crew. Navy officials plan six moorings and place gas buoys to protect the wreck as divers study the sister ship S-6.
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Neaxanria Provincetown
Mass
Massachusetts Bay
Curtis D. Wilbur
Secretary of the Navy
Charles F. Hughes
Bureau of Operations
Falcon
Sagamore
Boston
Frank H. Brumby
U. S. S. Bushnell
Admiral Brumby
Coast Guard
Paulding
Navy
Five Officers Die In Five Minute Gun Battle At South Pittsburg
In South Pittsburg Tennessee on December 25 a clash between Marion county officers and city police left five officers killed and one fatally wounded with three more wounded. The gunfight on Main street lasted under five minutes with all revolvers unfired and every man using a shotgun. James Conner was seriously wounded and sent to a Chattanooga hospital.
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South Pittsburg
Tenn
Marion County
Wash Coppinger
Tennessee
L. A. Hennessey
Ben Parker
Mexican Duel Fatal to Rivals in Wyoming
In Sheridan Wyoming Benito Crebalos and Calletano Robles Mexicans were killed in a morning shooting at Dietz nine miles north of the city. Robles died instantly Crebalos died an hour later. Authorities await an inquest Tuesday and believe the quarrel over a woman sparked the affray.
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Associated Press
Sheridan
Wyo
Benito Crebalos
Calletano Robles
Dietz
Here
Robles
Crebatos
Guard Ordered Out to Protect Negro in Kentucky
Kentucky national guardsmen were ordered to Wolfpit to prevent mob violence if Homer Mitchell a 42 year old black man charged with killing miner Malcolm Sloane is captured. More than 500 men searched for Mitchell who was thought to have hid in a nearby mine.
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Associated Press
Pikeville Ky
Kentucky National Guardsmen
Flem D. Sampson
Wolfpit
Homer Mitchell
Malcolm Sloane
Mitchell
Wolipit
Poincare Receives 1928 French Budget as Gift
Paris December 24 The chamber of deputies presented Premier Poincare with the 1928 budget as a Christmas gift after an all night session. The voluminous budget was passed only after moving it between chamber and senate six times.
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Associated Press
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Poincare
Chamber
Senate
Ocean Floor Work Resumes Amid Unknown Challenges
Workers plan to resume submarine operations on the ocean floor and anticipate the difficulties ahead. The project aims to proceed despite incomplete insights into the harsh conditions and required safety measures.
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