Hickman sanity trial heads to jury after closing
Los Angeles February 9 In the William Edward Hickman case the sanity trial closes with the district attorney urging a verdict of guilt for the murderer of Marian Parker and the court to give instructions. Defense argues heredity and mental illness as the basis for insanity.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Wiliam Edward Hickman
Asa M. Keyes
United States
Keyes
Marian Parker
Publc
Culet Jones
Richard Cantillon
Hickman
Cantillon
Arkansas
Black man kills four in Chicago shooting spree
Ross Elliott, a former Omaha Packing Co worker, killed two employees at the plant and wounded a third, then fatally shot two police officers and wounded two others before dying in a gunfight with a police squad in a south side flat. Earlier he killed James Ellis, a fellow former employee, after Elliott was discharged.
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Jess
Chicago
Ross Eliott
Omaha Packing Co
Eliott
South Side
Edward Murphy
Eugene Keegan
James Ellis
Elliott
Ayres Proposes Readjusted Tariff Bill For Farmers
Representative Ayres of Kansas introduces a tariff bill aiming to lower duties on imported farming inputs and raise rates on farm products. The plan seeks to equalize tariffs between manufactured goods and farm products and reflects a belief that no farm relief measure will pass in this Congress.
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Associated Press
Washington
Representative Ayres
Kansas
Ayres
Congress
Fewer Alcoholic Deaths Among Met Life Policyholders
Metropolitan Life Insurance reports 603 deaths in 1927 due to alcoholism among 18 million policyholders, down from 638 in 1926. The death rate fell from 3.7 to 3.4 per 100000, though 1927 remains the high point since 1917 except 1926. Cirrhosis deaths reached 1168, up slightly in raw count but with a marginal drop in rate to 6.6 per 100000.
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Associated Press
New York
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
Louis J. Dublin
Dublin
Weather Summary for Kansas and Missouri Tonight and Friday
Local temperature at 3 p m today 39 degrees. Lowest last night 30. Highs and temps similar to yesterday with light changes. Road reports vary: Hutchinson clear but frozen, Salina rough, Wichita and Topeka clear with good roads, Coffeyville and Pittsburg cloudy with mud and rough surfaces.
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Kansas
Hutchinson
Salina
Arkansas City
Manhattan
Coffeyville
Wichita
Topeka
Pittsburg
Dodge City
Ottawa
Emporia
Terrific gale unroofs Mt Lowe in Southern California
A violent February gale in Southern California tore the Mt Lowe observatory roof near Pasadena and caused fires, uprooted trees, damaged five airplanes, and cut many telephone lines. Mt Wilson and the Carnegie Institute remained undamaged.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
California
Mt. Lowe Observatory
Pasadena
Mt. Lowe
Mt. Wilson
Carnegie Institute
Fair and Little Change In Temperature Forecast
A weather forecast from Topeka reports mostly fair conditions with little temperature change for Kansas tonight and tomorrow. Skies are clear except the far east, with only light sprinkles in the northeast and no significant moisture in the past 24 hours. Overnight lows range from 20 to 26 in the north and west, 30 in the east and south. Major city lows include Goodland 20, Kansas City 28, Topeka 28, Concordia 28, Dodge City 28, and Wichita 0.
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Associated Press
Topeka
Weather Bureau
Kansas
Mercury
Goodland
Kansas City
Concordia
Dodge City
Wichita
President selects Latrobe as military aide to the President
Colonel Latrobe, former Fourth cavalry commander at Fort Meade, South Dakota, was named military aide to President Coolidge today. He had impressed the president after meeting in the Black Hills last summer and was invited back for dinner at the summer White House. He replaces Col Blanton Winship, transferred to the Philippines.
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Washington
Latrobe
Fourth Cavalry
Fort Meade
South Dakota
Army Frontier
Black Hills
Mr. Coolidge
White House
Col. Blanton Winship
Philippines
Youngest Kansas Senator William H. Thompson Dies
William Howard Thompson former U S senator from Kansas died in Washington of heart disease at 41 after a June 1912 election. A Democrat, he served 1913 to 1919 and later practiced law in Kansas City and Tulsa before moving to Washington last summer. Funeral services will be held in Washington.
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Associated Press
Washington
William Howard Thompson
United States
Kansas
Thompson
Senate
Kansas City
Tulsa
Ohlo
Crawfordsville
Ind
Topeka
Kas
Lola
Garden City
Trans Atlantic Air Line Plans Begin Regular Service
Washington reports full American approval for a British group to start regular disabled trans Atlantic mail and passenger service. Secretary Hoover said the United States will cooperate with a first trial trip to launch the line.
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Washington
Hoover
Sandino Establishes Control Near Matagalpa in Nicaragua
Advices say rebel general Augustino Sandino has taken position in the coffee district around Matagalpa, with American marines being rushed into the region. Matagalpa lies over 50 miles south of El Chipote, the mountain stronghold American forces recently cleared of Sandino troops.
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Associated Press
Managua
Nicaragua
Augustino Sandino
Matagalpa
el Chipote
Sandino
Milk wagon driver shoots bandit after robbery attempt
By the Associated Press Wichita Kansas February 9 a milk wagon driver H E Sealock was held up and robbed of five dollars this morning He lured the bandit to his truck to recover more money grabbed a revolver and fired The bandit fell to the gutter and fled with a confederate police said
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Associated Press
Wichita
Kas
H. E. Sealock
Sealock
Lindbergh Honored by Cubans in Pan American Visit
Lindbergh lands at Columbia field Cuba after flying 800 miles from Port au Prince. He is greeted by President Machado and officials while crowds fill the plaza. The Lone Eagle reviews his Spirit of St Louis and plans a St Louis flight on Monday.
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Associated P'ress
Havana
Atlantic
Cuba
Charles A. Lindbergh
Spirit of
St. Louis
Lindbergh
Smithsonian Institution
Washington
Charles Evans Hughes
American
Pan-American Congress
National Palace
Machado
Nobel Brandon Judah
Avenida Mission
Coolidge
Pan American Congress
Camp Columbia
Judah
Havana Yacht Club
Henry Breckenridge
State Supreme Court to Hear Bloss Guaranty Fund Claims
Kansas justices began hearing late today arguments on bank guaranty fund cases. Judge C. S. Bloss of Winfield filed a report advising final distribution to banks already liquidated. Attorneys for banks excluded from the commissioner's list argued before the court.
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Associated Press
Topeka
State Supreme Court
C. S. Bloss
Winfield
Kansas Day energy fuels bitter governor fight in Topeka
A sharp shift toward a younger Republican bloc in Kansas politics centers on the governor race with veterans guiding the motion. The Reed campaign draws old-line support while Roy Bailey and E. Fritzel pivot toward John Hamilton. Motter leaves the field after signaling a conference stance.
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A. L. Shultz
Topeka
Kas
Kansas
Curtis
Reed
Roy Bailey
Salina
Bailey
John Hamilton
First Woman Image Flashed Across Atlantic by Television
London reports a landmark televisor test successfully transmitted the image of Mrs. Mia Howe wife of James Howe of the London Associated Press across the ocean. The demonstration showed faces and sound signals via a London transmitter to a New York receiver, marking a new era in transatlantic television science.
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Atchison
Associated Press
London
Jules Verne
Mia Howe
John L. Baird
Baird
America
Howe
James Howe
Atlantic
Ed Howe
Star Chamber
R. M. Hart
Westchester County
New York
Hart
O. G. Hutchinson
Benjamin Clapp
Eye of science helps glimpse across the Atlantic
In Hartsdale New York on February 9 scientists describe a breakthrough enabling closer observation of the Atlantic Ocean though early glimpses remain distorted.
First Woman Shown On Atlantic TV Image
Mrs Min Howe recalls her moment as London wires report her image seen across the Atlantic. She describes the Baird process and equipment in a vivid account of the historic television demonstration and her thrill at being the first woman to have her likeness flashed internationally.
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Longacre
Mt. Baird
Covent Garden
Atlantic
Indiana Solon in G O P Race
Washington reports Senator James E. Watson of Indiana will seek the Republican presidential nomination. M Burt Thurman of Indianapolis is named campaign manager and an formal announcement will come next week outlining his views. Watson is the third Republican senator to join the race after Curtis and Willis.
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Associated Press
Washington
James E. Watson
Indiana
M. Burt Thurman
Indianapolis
Watson
Thurman
Curtis
Kansas
Willis
Ohio
Planes Guard Trains in Mexican Rebel Territory
Mexico City reports the war department ordered military aircraft to escort trains through rebel active districts. Planes scout ahead and halt trains if massed rebel forces are seen. Casualties reported as nine rebels killed, one executed. government forces suffer losses.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
War Department
Guadalajara
Jalisco
Cerrillo
Joya
Colima
Sonora
Rivers and Harbors Funds Hike Approved by House
The house adopted an amendment to the army supply bill raising the rivers and harbors appropriation by 5.88 million dollars. Of the increase 2 million funds Missouri River improvements below Kansas City and 1.55 million funds Mississippi River work.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Missouri
Kansas City
Mississippi River
Rockefeller to Tell Oil Story Before Senate Panel
John D. Rockefeller Jr. is summoned to testify before the Senate Teapot Dome committee on Saturday. He will relay information about Continental Trading Co. of Canada as provided by Robert W. Stewart of Standard Oil Indiana. Subpoenas extend to Dominion Bank of Canada clerks with Continental accounts and H S Osler Jr of Toronto. A W Rice also ordered to appear.
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Associated Press
Washington
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Rockefeller Foundation
Senate
New York City
Rockefeller
Continental Trading Co
Canada
Robert W. Stewart
Standard Oil Co
Indiana
Continental
New York
Dominion Bank of Canada
H. S. Osler, Jr
Toronto
A. W. Rice
Rockefeller says Stewart will not yield on Teapot Dome matter
John D. Rockefeller Jr. reports Colonel Robert W. Stewart, a central Senate Teapot Dome figure, told him nothing could change his position and that stockholders could have his resignation whenever they desire it. Rockefellers will monitor developments as they unfold.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Robert W. Stewart
Senate
Senate condemns rate making methods of I C C
Washington February 9 Senate adopts 63 to 1 resolution condemning the Interstate Commerce Commission rate regulation practices It asks the commission to report any rate decisions based on regional competitive advantages and cites alleged embargoing of products from certain states.
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Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate
Robinson
Arkansas
Barkley
Kentucky
Blaine
Wisconsin
Northwest
Shortridge
California
Bruce
Maryland
Frees Sinclair Aide of Contempt Charge
Sheldon Clark, Chicago oilman and Sinclair Refining Co. vice president, is freed in Washington from criminal contempt charges linked to the Fall Sinclair mistrial. Justice Siddons found the evidence insufficient to convict him despite references in testimony to receiving detectives’ reports.
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Associated Press
Washington
Sheldon Clark
Chicago
Otl
Justice Siddons
Clark
Seed bill for Kansas farmers totals 25 million a year
Kansas seed costs reach 25 million dollars annually, says J C Mohler at the Kansas Crop Improvement association meeting during Farm and Home week. He notes 18 million for seed wheat, 1.46 million for oats, 1.4 million for alfalfa, and over 1 million for sorghums, warning unadapted or weed-infected seeds harm agriculture.
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Associated Press
Manhattan
Kas
Kansas
J. C. Mohler
State Board of Agriculture
Kansas Crop Improvement Association
Kansas State Agricultural College
Mohler
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