Sunday School Slayer Hunt Engulfs Police in Parker Case
In a blaze of developments the pursuit of Marian Parker’s kidnapper and slayer intensified as William Edward Hickman, 19, was identified in a sprawling bank robbery and ransom plot. Police traced his rooms, found initials on a shirt, and noted drugsists’ identifications linking Hickman to multiple robberies. A formal charge of kidnapping and murder was issued, with detectives pursuing leads from associates and a Bellevue Arms apartment. The hunt overlapped with a broader manhunt and public demand for justice.
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Los Angeles
William Edward Hickman
Gruy Store
Marian Parker
Pokee
Hickman
Donald Evans
Bellevue Armes
Drasn
Honor
Milton Jankowsky
Obber
Perry
Parker
Marian
Xuad Wurder
Hickman Iday
Pov Ue
Tnday
Hunt
Bukimans
Kent Wort
Lass
Toby Ferry Peek
Alhambra
Ald Voday
Hickmans
Les Este Hsvatol
Submarine disaster rescue hopes amid S-4 entombment fears
Navy officials say six men remain unconfirmed alive in the S-4 disaster as rough seas and strong winds hinder diving attempts. Authorities plan to use ships as breakwaters to allow diving operations, with air access and general rescue efforts continuing despite weather delays.
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Weather Bureau
Faprehir
Hutchins Cluiven
Yate
Remus Acquitted in 19 Minutes on Insanity Grounds
Cincinnati dispatch reports George Remus, former bootlegger king, found not guilty by reason of insanity in the murder of his estranged wife Imogene Holmes Remus after a swift 19 minute jury deliberation The judge ordered a sanity hearing with probate court while Remus remains jailed on contempt and no bail is allowed for sanity proceedings Jurors and supporters marked the holiday with a party near Remus in jail amid public commentary on the verdict
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Cincinnati
Associated Press
George Remus
Chicago
United States
Imogene Holmes Remus
Chester R Bhook
Remus
William H Lueders
Robert E Hosford
No 12
R R Underpass Opens Today At Fairfield Avenue
The new underpass under the railroad viaduct at Fairfield avenue and Water street will open at 11 o'clock today after a conference of city officials and the police department. Traffic will be directed through the underpass with officers on duty to guide motorists. A 10 foot clearance and daytime use only are planned for now with trucks directed to use the old underpass.
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Fairfield Avenue
Water Street
Richard Oppel
Charles A Wheeler
James A Walker
Trafic Department
Public Works
J A Northey
Black Rock Postman Retires After Forty Five Years Service
Neighbors honor retiring postman Hernan Rieckel with a surprise reception on his route at a local farm. About 267 customers along the road joined in giving 180 in gold as thanks for decades of faithful service, with Bunce Paley and Mrs Walter Goodwin organizing the event.
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Hernan Ricer
Reickel
Rierkel
Walter Goodwin
Bunce
Henry I Bunce
Rieckel
Connecticut Non-Ratifier Seeks Prohibition Suit
Stamford reports Henry Alan Johnston a New York attorney says Connecticut can sue the United States to challenge the 18th amendment as violating Article Four Section One of the Constitution guaranteeing a republican form of government He argues Connecticut never ratified prohibition and faces enforcement of a law it did not adopt Johnston notes other states that ratified may be prejudiced but sees no viable path to suit yet believes the state could win in the U S Supreme Court
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Stamford
Associated Press
Connecticut
United States
Henry Alan Johnston
New York
Alfred N Phillips
Johnston
Supreme Court of the United States
Langley explosion in harbor injures crew on carrier
An explosion aboard the aircraft carrier Langley in San Diego harbor injured several sailors and caused extensive damage above the waterline. Four men were seriously hurt, with others sustaining minor injuries as they were blown into San Diego Bay. Temporary repairs are planned in port before Mares Island overhaul.
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San Diego
Cal
Associated Press
Langley
United States Navy
Kling James Raynor
Aileworth
Aviation
San Diego Bay
Koxe
Bland James
Naval Headquarters
S& D Thornton
George Browning
Clarence H Bennon
Raymond Borckman
Naval
General Electric Plant Illuminated Bright Christmas Display
Thousands of passersby admired the General Electric plant lights on Boston Avenue. A white star atop wreaths, multi colored streams, and long red ribbons crowned the building. Two 40 foot wreaths, candy prop pieces, and 50 foot candles formed the festive scene with a matching display at the Bona street entrance. Three weeks of labor shaped the decorations aiming to spread Christmas cheer.
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General Electric Company
Enire
Boston Avenue
Hout Street
Bona Street
Senator Andrius Jones of New Mexico Dead
Washington dispatch reports Senator Andrius Jones of New Mexico died in his apartment late tonight from an angina attack. The death leaves open questions about his political future and tenure.
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Andrius Jones
New Mexico
Washington
Assoried Press
Andis A Jones
Angink Preforis
Father of Victim Visits Scene in Small Boat
In Provincetown a father from Norristown Pa visited the grave at sea of his son Lieutenant Joseph Alfred McGinley, second in command of the submarine 4, who perished when the destroyer Paulding split through last Saturday. He scolded the rescue fleet for delaying, watching Navy ships flee to harbor as he mourned in a rolling boat amid icy spray and a harsh wind.
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Joseph J. McGinley
Joseph A. McGinley
Provincetown Mass
Joseph J McGinley
Norristown
Joseph Alfred McGinley
Paulding
McGinley
Admiral Brumbya
Bushnell
Haven
Falcon
Admiral Brawnty
5 4
Lake proposes plan to save sailors in sunken submarine
Simon Lake, inventor of the even keel submarine, told the Bridgeport Telegram from New York that the crew of the sunken S-4 can be saved if boats sail to windward and pour oil into the submarine. He urged using all available naval boats to reach the submerged vessel.
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Bridgeport
Simon Lake
Christmas Party at OShields Ends in Tragedy
A Bridgeport Christmas party planned by Mr and Mrs Frederick OShields at 222 South Main Street was canceled by disaster as the S-4 submarine crew, including Frank Snizek Paul Kemper Joseph Powers Donald Goaring James White and others, perished in the Atlantic. Wives sweethearts and fiancés awaited word while Mrs Snizek and Mrs Mercier Miss Johnson Miss Tomasko and Miss Starson cling to faint hope for their loved ones.
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Frederick O'Shields
South Main Street
O’shields
Atlantic
O'Shields
Bridgeport
Provincetown
S-4
Frank Snizek
Kossuth Street
Jeanette Mercier
Eixteen
Paul Kemper
Nant Glo
Pennsylvania
Nellie Johnson
Charles Calcott
Mae Tomasko
Stillman Street
Joseph Powers
Bertha Staron
Sheridan Street
Donald Goaring
California
James White
Mre Snizek
Frank
Mercier
Miss Johnson
Tomasko
Miex Staron
Marsden Dropped From Law Practice In New Haven
Arthur W Marsden former probate judge of Madison and target in asset trust cases was suspended from law by Judge Isaac Wolfe in Superior Court after a short hearing on disbarment charges by the New Haven Bar Association grievance committee. The case cited mingling of private money with proceeds of the Augustus M Dowd high school trust fund, with Marsden admitting discrepancies and claiming no intent to defraud.
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New Haven
Associated Press
Arthur W Marsden
Madison
Isaac Wolfe
Baby Dies From Lye Burns In Bridgeport Hospital
A fifteen month old child from 968 Worden Avenue died at Bridgeport Hospital after lye burns from a pail spilled while cleaning a floor. Medical Examiner H Leharan Peters ruled the death accidental, noting the infant was covered in caustic liquid and died despite treatment.
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Herry Bostko
Wordin Avenue
Bridgepoit Hospital
H LeHaron Peters
Bridge Fort
Bridgeport Man to Take Charge of Divers Phones
James McCone a Bridgeport electrician’s mate was ordered by Rear Admiral Brumby to supervise divers’ telephones during the S 51 salvages. He will work aboard the Falcon at Provincetown, joining his brother in Bridgeport and his mother Agnes McCone as the family follows the rescue efforts with pride and hope.
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Bridgeport
James McCone
Brumby
McCone
Naval Base
New London
Falcon
Provincetown i
Black Rock
Europe
Navy
Alfred Street
Agnes McCone
John Henry
Mre McCone
McCones
John Henry McCone
Crane Company
Provincetown
Swink Suffers Wrist Chip. X-ray Sought at Hospital
Fred Swink, 39, of 0 Hancock Avenue, reported wrist trouble that began recently after a swing. He visited the Emergency hospital yesterday and Dr J M Maher suspects a bone chip and advised taking an X-ray.
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Fred Swink
Hancock Avenue
J M Maher
Clergymen Visit New Police Head In Bridgeport
A delegation from the Bridgeport Pastors Association met Superintendent Charles A Wheeler to offer cooperation in enforcing laws and keeping the city clean. The group included Heybert S Brown Rev Charles W Simpson and Rev W R McNemott who extended congratulations and invited the police chief to speak at a New England pastors conference in Bridgeport.
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Bridgeport Police Department
Bridgeport Pastors Association
Charles A Wheeler
Herbert S Brown
Olivet Congregational Church
Charles W Simpson
Bridgeport Christian Union
Lieswater
Associa
Tion
W R McNemott
Washington Park ME
Wheele
New England
Bridgeport
Rescue Hope Fades as Submarine 8-4 Crew Entombed
Provincetown Mass December reports faint tapping from the sunken submarine 8-4 gives a glimmer of life to six imprisoned men. Salvage fleets face northwest gale and poor diving conditions while Admiral Brumby stays noncommittal on a spring salvage deadline.
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Provincetown
Mass
Associated Press
Imprine
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Kidwell
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Rice
Hosford
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Stratford
Purse
General Electric
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Marsden
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Hulk
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Saa
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Wood End
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