Child Slayer Hid in Plain Clothes Says Police
Los Angeles reports detectives believe the Marion Parker kidnapping case may involve William Edward Hickman disguising himself as a girl to escape pursuit. New evidence ties his apartment to the crime scene as blood spots and missing newspaper fragments are analyzed, while authorities discuss disguises and additional search zones.
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Bridgeport News Notes and Local Updates
Diverse town items from Bridgeport and surrounding areas including a police finding of an officer, firefighter reports, school reunions, state trials, and civic events. Mentions of Christmas plans, donations, weather notes, and political shifts. Includes notes on local felonies and community concerns, with stories spanning pages 1 to 30.
Posing as Child Slayer Threatens Kansas City Doctor
A man claiming to be the Los Angeles slayer called Dr Herbert Mantz in Kansas City, threatening the doctor and his three children after using Mantz’s car in the Marian Parker case. Police traced the call to three o’clock yesterday as detectives waited in Mantz’s office.
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Diagonal Parking Implements Busy Middle Street
Traffic officers arranged diagonal parking on Middle street to handle Christmas shopping rush. Motorcyle officer stayed between Garden Hill and Fairfield Avenue to supervise. Similar system expected tonight to ease congestion downtown.
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Manger 4
Garden Hill
Fairfield Avenue
Death of Jones May Shift Senate Party Balance
Washington December 22 Associated Press The Senate balance, briefly upset by seating refusals for Smith of Illinois and Ware of Pennsylvania, faces another shift due to the death of Senator Jones Democrat New Mexico Governor Richard C Dillon, a Republican, is expected to appoint a Republican to fill the vacancy, likely giving Republicans a one vote majority. Shipstead remains the lone Farmer Labor member, with a possible special election discussed to fill Jones's term ending March 4, 1929.
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Fire calls sweep city with nine alarms at Paige Jewett unit
Firemen were dispatched nine times yesterday to various incidents including grass fires dumps chimney fire and two alarms at the Paige Jewett automobile agency at 1917 Fairfield avenue. Employees moved all cars from the service station after a blaze began in the back of the building. Spontaneous combustion in coal in the boiler caused the fire at the agency with only minor damage.
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Salvage Plans Mentioned For Submarine Sunk Vessel
The Boston Advertiser reports Captain Eduard Brandt of the US destroyer Stuite anticipates salvage work on the submarine wreck may stop. Brandt notes a 5-4 outcome and suggests orders to abandon operations could arrive within 48 hours. A diver returning from the sunken sub reports the submarine was gradually sinking into mud as it sank.
Soldier Doty quits French Foreign Legion for Biloxi gumbo life
Gilbert Clare of Memphis recounts desertion from the French Foreign Legion after eight years in service. He says he grew tired of hearing only French and opted for a simple life in Mississippi, delighting reporters with plans to enjoy gulf breezes and crab gumbo. Doty, released after intervention saved him from execution, reflects on conflicts with Druze in Syria and praises Bedouin foes while criticizing foreign service.
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Mrs Lindbergh to cross border for Christmas visit
Mrs Evangeline Lindbergh prepared to cross the international border from Brownsville Texas to Mexico City to visit her son Colonel Charles A Lindbergh. The tri motor monoplane carrying her arrived after a 715 mile flight from Tulsa Oklahoma this morning, the third day of her journey.
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Diver Tells How He Rescued Imprisoned Mate
On board the U 85 Falcon near Provincetown Massachusetts divers under floodlights describe rescuing a trapped crewmate from Submarine 84 after its sinking. The account details the long descent, gear, and signals as the rescue began amid 34 degree water and heavy gear.
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Santa Claus in Jail as Marriage Offer Plot Unfolds
A man named Wills faces breach of the peace charges after allegedly offering marriage prospects to several local women in exchange for money. Investigations trace his claims of a forthcoming legacy and a plan to move wives with ads seeking a housekeeper for a dentist family. Authorities report he admitted using the ruse to secure funds, with a deputy detailing the inquiry and location threads.
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Italian Lira Bases On Gold Basis Spark New Debate
A long report describes Italy moving to a gold based currency at a rate of 19 to the dollar after talks in London led by Count Giuseppe Volpi and others. The decision, tied to Mussolini era policies, aims to stabilize inflation and restore confidence in Italian finances amid global speculation about the lira and Latin American economic links. The piece also notes a separate, sensational family ritual involving Mrs O Shields about a torpedoed ship’s missing crew, using a Bible, a key, and a black ribbon to answer whether certain sailors survived.
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Senate ends session and adjourns until Jan 4
Washington Dec 2 The Senate ended the latest period of session by adjourning until January 4 for the holidays. Adjournment was also to honor Senator Janes of New Mexico who died last night. The decision had been made to suspend work at the end of today’s session.
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Rescue Air Pumped Into Stricken Submarine Torpedo Room
Washington reports that air is being pumped into the torpedo room of a sunken submarine to reach six imprisoned men. Admirals Wilson and Ziben say the pressure rose after a hose connection and a supply of fresh air is continued as rescue work proceeds. Weather remains favorable as divers attempt to ingress.
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Wives Keep Faith As Submarine Rescue Reaches Hope
Two young women living at 222 South Street, Mrs. Erick Hornhfelds and Mrs. Snizek, bonded by danger after their husbands sail with the Cape Cod Bay sub. They kept spirits up as news suggested possible loss, then learned divers were preparing to free the crew. Hope rose at OShields home as prayers and rumors circulated, until the 130 hour mark brought confirmation of survival.
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