The Gray Man Murder Mystery in Lathrop House
Detective Sidney Hammond unravels a tangled crime in a quiet town. The suspect in gray is revealed to be Davidson, a crook posing as Mrs Lathrop while plotting robberies and murder with partner Corliss.
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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1926
Page
8
Detective Sidney Hammond unravels a tangled crime in a quiet town. The suspect in gray is revealed to be Davidson, a crook posing as Mrs Lathrop while plotting robberies and murder with partner Corliss.
Cedar totem poles erected by Indians from Vancouver Island to Alaska include Haida house poles grave posts and mortuary poles. Outside house poles feature doors and public display crests. Inside house poles mark honor behind the fire while grave poles bear family crests and stories or the owner’s image.
The Boston Marathon winner is named Miles and his effort matches his name. He covered more miles in a faster time than any prior runner, surpassing previous winter miles. The report notes Miles’ performance as the fastest miles in the marathon’s history.
A large firecracker and a swarm of bees under a boardwalk on a main street caused a brief public detour. A brave boy quickly moved toward the danger, lit the fuse, and fled as the cracker exploded, sparing serious injuries.
A Chicago bandit killed a deputy sheriff after stealing 37,006 from a tall track and robbing a doctor of his car. He fled through the city, later slain by outlaws at a roadhouse. his body was dumped in a ditch amid a tense pursuit and conflicting reports. Police say he fled to an inn where he died from numerous gunshot wounds.
New York born 78 year old man named Hines recounts a March incident in which a six inch pocket knife blade pierced his head. He was treated at Carledon hospital and later had the blade removed by doctors Pelph Wilson Rosa. The blade passed under his brain and emerged near his right ear. He received the blade as a souvenir.
Washington treasury reported receipt from an anonymous source of 152000 in Liberty bonds missing from the First National Bank of Los Angeles. Teller James B. O Neill disappeared from the bank with the bonds, prompting a search. Friends say he had a nervous breakdown and did not intend to steal. About 25000 remains missing but expected to be returned. Bonds were mailed from Baltimore with postmark, registered to owners in Los Angeles.
Fairmont West Virginia newspaperman reports John McNeill sixty, mine foreman, who led 21 miners to safety after a Jamison Coal & Coke Co explosion that killed 19. McNeill died from injuries after a fall down three steps, ending a two day entombment with fellow workers.
George Adame pleaded guilty to holding up 18 grocery stores with a toy revolver in New York. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
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