Sanity expert calls Hickman "at the end of his rope" in Parker case
Los Angeles February 7 A veteran alienist testifying for the prosecution in the Hickman sanity trial condemned the pomp of the proceedings as ridiculous while affirming Hickman is sane. Dr Thomas Orbison urged using the state hospital rather than court to determine sanity and noted Hickman’s confession and life review focusing on divine guidance.
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Los Angeles
William Edward Hickman
Marian Parker
Thomas Orbison
Los Angeles County Lunacy Commission
Hickman
Keyes
Jerome Walsh
Kansas City
Hach
Psthie
Dr. Orbison
Richard Cantillon
Sweetheart Aids Hills Defense in Streator Case
In Ottawa Illinois on February 7, testimony linked Harry Hill’s former fiancé Miss Alice Sawyer to his defense. Prosecutors showed Hill’s August activities around a poolroom and dice game while his mother Mrs Hill was found dead August 22. Character witnesses testified to Hill’s good reputation for peace and veracity.
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Ottawa
Ill
Hisweetheart
Harry Hill
Alice Sawyer
Harry
Arthur Shay
A. J. O'Connor
Miss Sawyer
Joseph Hart
Streator
Ed Murray
Strestor
Grambling
Hill
George M. Alisbury
Joly
W Harry
Aged 104 Man Pays Fine For Reckless Driving
Calexico California February 7 On his 104th birthday Harry Bush faced court for careless driving into an irrigation canal. He admitted drinking a little and paid a small fine after producing a roll of over $1,000. He quipped that the first 100 years are the hardest and was allowed to leave.
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Calexico
Cal
Harry Bush
Bush
Miners and Operators Fail to Reach Wage Settlement in Illinois
Illinois mine wage dispute stalls after five months of talks. A two miners and two operators commission dissolves without recommendations. Miners demand Jacksonville 1924 base pay of 7.50 daily. operators cite below standard wages. Joint conference to reconvene with larger commission. In Columbus, Ohio a relief appropriation of 10 000 dollars is approved for southeastern mining districts.
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Chicago
Illinois
Rice Miller
Tilols’ Operators’ Association
Jacksonville
Columbus
Ohio
State Board of Control
Buard
Mine strike disorder leads to arrests in California Pa
Mrs Margaret Matthews caused the arrest of Corporal M E Lott of the state police on assault and battery charges after she says she was trampled by a trooper horse during a mine strike disorder near California Pa Two coal and iron policemen were wounded by a shotgun charge United Mine Workers organizer Joseph Angelo was jailed for inciting a riot and obstructing an officer and released on 500 bail Justice J P O Rourke posted bonds 4500 for assaulting non union miners and pointing firearms two more warrants against O Rourke were found by constables
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Pittabureh
California
Margaret Matthews
M. E. Lott
Lott
Joseph Angelo
United Mine Workers
Justice of the Peace
J. P. O'Rourke
Broughton
O'Rourke
National Guard Officers Arrive as Observers in Belmont County
Four more national guard officers reached the Belmont county mining fields and will assume observer duties tonight and tomorrow under Col. Don Caldwell state general investigator.
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Lt. Clairsville
National Guard
Belmont County
Don Caldwell
Wilbur Receives 700 Page S-4 Sub Sinking Report
The naval court of inquiry on the submarine S-4 disaster was presented to Secretary Wilbur. The 700 page document will be expedited to the public. Findings cover 33 pages with 125 distinct conclusions. Senate and House conferees may wait for publication before finalizing a double investigation.
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Washington
Naval Court of Inquiry
Wilbur
E. H. Campbell
C. F. Hughes
Naval Operations
Senate
House
Hamlin man Jacob D. Smith files Senate candidacy
Jacob D. Smith of Hamlin Lincoln county filed papers announcing his candidacy for the Republican nomination as senator from the Fifth Senatorial district. The district includes Cabell Lincoln and Putnam counties.
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Charleston
W. Va
Jacob D. Smith
Hamlin
Lincoln County
Pitth
Cabell
Lincoln
Putnam Counties
La Follette Upfront Against Third Presidential Terms
Wisconsin senator La Follette moves a senate resolution urging no third term for a president, citing Washington precedent and commending presidential observance. Opponents led by Senator Bingham call it a political gesture while pushing to send it to the judiciary committee.
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Washington
Coolidge
Senate
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Bingham
Connecticut
Judiciary Committee
United States
Yess
Bingham Fess
Repubbio
Jackson Bribery Trial Opens as Indiana Governor Faces Charges
Indiana Governor Ed Jackson, 54, goes on trial in Marion County Criminal Court for attempted bribery linked to the 1923 McCray case. Prosecutor William H. Remy leads the case with Emsley W. Johnson. Stephenson implicated but not indicted. McCray, recently paroled from Atlanta prison, is expected to testify as a key witness.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Ed Jackson
Marion County
Jackson
Indiana
William H. Remy
D. C. Stephenson
John L. Duvall
Remy
Emsley W. Johnson
Stephenson
Warren T. McCray
James E. McDonald
George W. Coffin
Robert I. Marsh
Coffin
Marsh
McCray
Ku Klux Klan
Pontine
Atlanta
Hatfield Files Reagan Era Senate Bid in West Virginia
Henry D. Hatfield of Huntington, former West Virginia governor, announced yesterday his candidacy for the Republican nomination to the United States Senate, signaling a bid to represent the southern Kanawha area in the upper house.
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Henry D. Hatfield
Huntington
West Virginia
United States Senate
Kanawha
Maynard Funeral Set for Thursday
The body of Judge J. Frank Maynard, who died suddenly in a Richmond sanitarium, arrived in Bluefield with son in law Charles T. St. Clair Jr. Services are set for Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the Maynard home conducted by Reverend Howard Weeks and Reverend J. Taylor Stumon. Interment follows at Monte Vista Park Cemetery. Active pallbearers include E. T. Tyree and W. E. Rows. numerous honorary pallbearers are listed.
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J. Frank Maynard
Richmond
Bluefield
Charles T. St. Clair Jr
Juriet
Maefield
Hawkins Undertaking Company
Mann Street
Maynard
Jefferson Street
Howard Weeks
College Avenue Baptist Church
J. Taylor Stmneon
First Baptist Church
Monte Vista Park
Princeton
E. T. Tyree
BB. Lee
W. E. Rows
Ed McCulloch
James 8. Kahle
C. H. Mustard
R. C. Lilly
George L. Dillard
Harold A. Ritz
D. M. Easley
George W. McClatic
C. T. St. Clair Sr
W. C. Slueher
Richard McQuail
Fred Kh. Christie
Joseph M. Sanders
Wade H. St. Clair
A. F. Kingdon
Charles Mahood
Jim H. Shott
F. P. Clark
J. M. McGrath
L. D. Wilmore
J. E. Nelson
C. L. Seyler
W. T. Morrison
Henry Rodgin
J. C. Pack
Harry Bowen
C. W. Freeman
P. J. Kelley
J. W. Overstreet
J. H
Row breaks out as vote count starts in 1926 PA Senate race
Washington February 7 Congress recounts began in Allegheny County after Ware Republican senator elect withdrew his reps over Reed committee selections. Wilson alleged conspiracy in Pittsburgh, with Weterman ordering the recount and Wave observers awaiting staff approval.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Reed Slush Fund Committee
William 8. Ware
Senate
Allegheny County
Pittsburgh
William B. Wilson
Ware
Reed Committee
Wilson
Weterman
Colorado
Waterman
Executive Committee Endorses Ira P. Hager
Logan West Virginia February 7 endorsement by the Republican executive committee of Logan County for Ira P. Hager Logan in the Fifth West Virginia district race for representative to Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira P. Hager
Logan
W. Va
Republican Executive Committee
Logan County
Congress
West Virginia
Ohio Republicans warn of Hoover Willie contest split
Columbus Ohio Feb. 7 The Ohio Republican organization warned by state chairman Fred W Warner that a Willis and Hoover contest for presidential delegates could split the party. Warner warned such discord would threaten state offices and House seats and likened a 1912 Bull Moose split. Hoover supporters seek signatures to enter the Ohio primary and obtain consent to use his name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Republican
Fred W. Warner
Frank B. Wiliie
Herbert Hoover
Willis
Hoover
Warner
Marion
Congress
Willie Hoover
Thado Brown
Commerce
Cenlor
Republican State Central Committee
Charles A. Jones
Willia
Hoover Committee
U S Government Delays Welcome for Birdmen
Washington on February 7 reports weather halted the French aviators Die donne Costes and Joseph Lebrix from flying to Washington from Montgomery Alabama as part of a rail voyage from Paris. Officials move the reception forward one day hoping to honor the fliers who shared praise with Lindbergh and other American aviators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Diedonne Costes Andoseph Lebrix
Montgomery
Ala
Paris
Charles A. Lindbergh
Alabama and Georgia Back Hoover for President
Washington reports that Republicans from Alabama and Georgia declared Herbert Hoover their preferred presidential nominee in statements to national committeemen.
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Alabama
Georgia
Herbert Hoover
Washington
Hoover
Republican National
Miner Killed in Granttown Mine Fall
Fairmont West Virginia February 7 20 year old miner John Lokosky died in a fall of rock at the New England Fuel and Transportation company mine in Granttown. The accident occurred today as he worked at the shaft where rescue efforts followed. Local officials reported the casualty and noted safety investigations will proceed.
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Fairmont
W. Va
John Lokosky
New England Fuel and Transportation Company
Granttown
Hatfield Declares Senate Run From Huntington
Henry C Hatfield former West Virginia governor announces for the Republican nomination for US senator from Huntington His statement cites a constructive political and economic program and a commitment to serve the state in the Senate He is a physician known for bone surgery and led the State Senate prior to his governorship The GOP field also includes Governor Howard M Gore for the seat held by Democrat M M Neely in Fairmont
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Huntington
W. Va
Henry D. Hatfield
West Virginia
United States
Hatfield
Senate
Kessler Hospital
Kessler-Hatfield Hospital
McDowell Counts Court
State Senate
Dr. Hatfield
Logan County
Elias and
Elizabeth Chafin Hatfield
Eckman
West Virginia Miners’ Hospital No. 1
Welch
Howard M. Gore
United States Senate
M. M. Neely
Fairmont
Hatfield’s Early West Virginia Leadership Highlights
Governor Hatfield organized relief after the Ohio Valley flood, released prisoners from military tribunals, and ended martial law in Paint and Cabin Creek. He brokered swift settlements in New River and Winding Gulf coal fields, earning praise from miners and operators. He also pressed Virginia to reassess seven million dollars in obligations, appointing a commission to uncover historical aspects lost in legal tangles.
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Hatfield
West Virginia
Workmen's Compensation Commission
Ohio Valley
Cabin Creek
New River
Winding Gulf
Virginia
Woman's dream precedes real hip injury in Ohio
In Srain, Ohio, on February 7 Mrs. George Stelzer dreamt she was in a Charleston contest and danced with such vigor that she dislocated her hip in her sleep. A physician said the hip was real, caused by a sudden twist of the leg.
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Srain
Ohio
George Stelzer
Stelzer
Bill Provides For Day Agents And Large Treasury Bill
The house appropriations committee reported an $2.2987 billion supply bill to fund prohibition enforcement, treasury and post office needs, and public works. Funds cover 72 new federal buildings, customs patrols, coast guard strength, air mail contracts, and a smaller paper currency program.
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Washington
Pew
Treasury and Post Office Department
House Appropriations Committee
Congress
Howe
Treasury
Post Office Department
Prohibition Navy
Coast Guard
Eea
Enforcement Service
How Booze Reaches Capital Conspiracy Trial Details
John J. Hickey a confessed New York bootlegger and prohibition informer testified in Jacksonville detailing a system that moved liquor to Washington via trains from Jacksonville to supply senators representatives and other officials. He described handling smuggling transfers and runners in a broad conspiracy case against W W Benedict and about twenty other defendants with many indicted in 1925 already gone or abroad.
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Jacksonville
Fla
John J. Hickey
New York
Prohibition Department
National Capital
United States
Congress
Hickey
W. W. Benedict
Washington
Peeers
President Coolidge Dines as Guests of Secretary Wilbur
President and Mrs. Coolidge were guests of honor tonight at dinner hosted by Secretary and Mrs. Wilbur. The event took place in Washington with formal seating and diplomatic courtesy.
Bluefield Weighs Water Deal To Secure City Supply
Bluefield moves toward securing an adequate water supply by adopting an option agreement with John P. Gose and wife on water rights. The city would pay six thousand dollars to Gose, credit ten thousand on signing, and set rates for future water usage while exploring a municipal dam project to boost output. The plan includes two two-year option periods and a possible extension. A city chaplain office was also created by the board.
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Burkes Garden
Bluefield
City Board of Directors
A. J. Stewart
John P. Gose
Gore
Gose
C. H. Mustard
Ely
Virginia Water Service Company
West Virginia Water Servicempany
West Virginia Water Service Company
Walter Works
Meone
Boyd A. Bennett
Bennett
Patty
K. C. Patty
Greater Bluefield
Messrs
W. Va
Eity
Goes
Ness
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J. Taylor Stinson
U. S
Henry C. Hatfield
U.S. Senate
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