Los Angeles Chief Det Reveals Hickman Confession Details
Herman H line Los Angeles chief of detectives recounts identifying William Edward Hickman as Marian Parker’s killer from partial fingerprints. He describes questioning Hickman for five hours on a private train trip and securing a 19 page confession with six page motive outline, signed with city officials aboard.
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Hickman Arrives for Court Appearance in Los Angeles
William Elwood Hickman was moved from Oregon to Los Angeles for arraignment. He appeared before Superior Judge Carlos Mardy after a delay for counsel, with undersheriff Eugene Biscaillay and district attorneys present. Hickman insisted on pleading guilty, stated he expected fair treatment, and agreed to meet the victim's father Perry Parker if possible.
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Los Angeles
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Hardy
Asa Keyes
Kansas City
Perry M. Parker
Body of infant found on railway track near Laramie
The white infant, believed to be only days old, was found in the snow along the Laramie North Park and Western right of way near Albany. Foreman Alex Pappas located it and notified Sheriff E A Bailey and Coroner W C McCann. The body was wrapped in cheese cloth and a Denver newspaper dated Dec 11. Officials think the infant was dumped from a train.
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Dolly Sisters to Retire From Stage
The Dolly Sisters announce immediate retirement from the stage to spend time on the Riviera. Roszika, ill with intestinal poisoning, is under medical care and likely to undergo an appendicitis operation when recovered. The duo, longtime headliners, plan to buy a home abroad.
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Hickman Tells Reporters He Aspired to Be Minister and Played a Stolen Trombone
William Edward Hickman spoke with Los Angeles officials and reporters en route from Pendleton detailing his childhood ambitions to become a minister and to play a $350 trombone. He described holdups, stealing the instrument, tearing up a Bible, and throwing body parts into Elysian Park. He suggested he might face life or worse, and said he would forget if free, while noting interests in movies and drama and a lingering perfume smell on his coat.
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Marian Parker case described as scare exhaustion death
The account details Marian Parker's death from fright and exhaustion after captivity. It notes pale lungs, no struggle or injuries, and dismemberment by the captor after death. A chemist found no poisons or anaesthetics in the organs.
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Fainting Incident Leads to Escort to Identification Bureau
A person fainted for several minutes and, after revival, showed minimal effects as he was escorted to the identification bureau for processing.
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Greek Letters Used in Death Threat in Hickman Case
In Los Angeles on December 27, William E. Hickman confessed that the Greek letters spelling Death in his ransom note came from a public library Greek language book. He said he sought a high sounding phrase for the sensational threat to Perry Parker, Marian Parker’s father, and that he wandered through foreign and ancient language books before choosing the idea. He asserted he never belonged to any Greek letter fraternity.
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Al Smith banquet plans announced by Montana club
The Al Smith for President club in Montana votes to invite precinct chairmen and Western States supporters to a January 10 banquet. Former Mayor Charles P. Nevin to toast, with Joe Mudro as banquet chair. Reservations at $1.50 per plate due before Jan. 10. Headquarters at Metals Bank building, room 310, phone 1754. Next committee meeting Dec. 30.
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Former Classmate of Hickman Faces Assault Charges
Clifford Thomas a 19 year old Dallas jewelry clerk who says he was a classmate of William Edward Hickman was charged with assault to murder Flora Wright for an incident on Christmas night near here Wright was struck with a monkey wrench after refusing a kiss her injuries were not serious the report also notes the Dominican Republic has installed an automatic telephone system
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Texas
Mexican oil ruling prompts eased tensions and policy shift
President Calles moves to align Mexican laws with a court ruling on oil permits, reducing friction with the United States. The White House says the state department is reviewing the arms embargo and preparing to relax restrictions, allowing Mexico to buy aircraft and some munitions in the United States while retaining the embargo in full.
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Mexico Chamber Passes Oil Law Amendments
The chamber of deputies approved a bill from President Calles amending articles 14 and 15 of the oil laws to resolve friction with the United States. The measure goes to the senate after the supreme court ruled the articles unconstitutional as applied to the Mexican Petroleum company and similar firms.
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Child Shot After Threats During Rabbit Hunt
In Alamogordo New Mexico on December 27 officers investigated a possible fatal shooting of the five year old son of Mr and Mrs E Chaves. The boy was hunting rabbits with older youths who allegedly threatened to shoot him if he did not go home.
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Daring jail break ends with police pursuit and arrest
Arrowood and Watson planned a careful jail break at Butte jail aided by Lay and Mrs Watson as a screen. They hacked bars, escaped through an air shaft, stole a cab, and were chased 11 miles before Hallisey's bullet stopped them. Watson was wounded and treated at a hospital.
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St. Louis
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Navy confirms death of all crew on S 4
The Navy Department records the deaths of all five crew aboard the ill fated S 4 after its disaster on December 17 1927. Secretary Wilbur sends personal condolence to next of kin noting the men died at their posts and salving salvaging efforts will continue.
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Lindbergh Bids Calles Emotional Farewell in Mexico City
Colonel Lindbergh met with President Calles in a farewell visit at Chapultepec Castle. Ambassa dor Morrow accompanied him as the American flier thanked Calles for courtesies and expressed enjoyment of his Mexico visit.
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