Hope Fades for Men in S-4 Salvage Delayed by Weather
Hope for rescuing the sunken submarine S-4 fades as salvage may wait until spring. Rear Admiral Brumby says operations continue only while weather allows and will pause when winter conditions set in. Commander Ellsperg and Captain King note the change to routine salvage after 10 divers worked and Commander Elisberg died bogged in mud during the effort.
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Provincetown
Mass
Associated Press
Frank H. Brumby
Navy Department
Elisberg Alwoxnt
Edward Elisberg
Elmont
Admiral Brumby
Ellsperg
Ernest F. King
Speedy Salvage
Nearing burial of officer during S 4 dive at sea
Lieutenant Commander Edward Ellsberg, key figure in the salvage of the sunken submarine S 5 and S 4, lies buried under mud as he prepared to survey the damaged submarine. The Associated Press reports his perilous condition aboard the U 5 and Falcon near Provincetown as salvage efforts continue.
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U. 5
Falcon Provincetown
Mase der 22
iBy Associated Press
Edward Ellsberg
Yalaing
Ellebert
Paulding
Sailors Next of Kin to Receive Six Months Pay
The navy has ruled that members of the crew are dead and the next of kin will get six months pay in a lump sum. Mrs Frederick Ostguided and Mrs Frank Pink will each receive about $4100 from the subs.
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Frederick Ostueids
South Male Street
Mie
Frank Phinck
Kossuth Street
S-4 Disaster May Bring Change in Navy Tactics
Washington dispatch reports a naval disaster on submarine 3 4 may trigger changes in policy. Secretary Wilbur supports a lookers patrol of surface vessels during submerged practice maneuvers. He says buoys and sounders are impractical for war and aims to resemble wartime tactics.
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Washington
Associated Press
Wilbur
Navy
Hickman confession and murder charge maneuvers
Hickman confesses to kidnapping and blames partner Andrew Cramer for the girl’s murder while his mother and wife plead for mercy. A special jury indicts Hickman for murder and expedites his trial. surrounding notes describe family distress and ongoing investigations.
Stamford Suspect Arrested In Stabbing Case
Edward Williams, arrested in Stamford on a breach of peace charge, is questioned as Bridgeport stabbing victims visit to identify him. Police note Williams resembles the stabber but remain unconvinced. He authored an anti woman-harm piece and cites capital punishment beliefs.
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Bridgeport
Edward Williams
Stamford
Williams
Wiliams
Christian Union
Willams
Bridgeport Christian Union
New York
Atlantic Street
Paul Hayes
Bridge
Port
Yale Drives Endsowment Passes Goal for 20 Million
Yale University has surpassed its $20 million endowment drive, reaching $20,210,578 as of today. National chairman Otto T. Bannard announced the total to the New York Yale committee, noting the campaign began April 20, 1937 with a global effort spanning 200 cities and 28 radio stations. Metropolitan New York contributed $11,428,925 of the total.
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New York
Associated Press
Yale University
Otto T. Bannard
New York Yale Committee
James Rowland Angell
Yale
Man Who Killed Father Gets Life at Hard Labor
Lawrence Loss, 35, of Muskegon Heights, confessed to killing his father Chena Lose, 65, with a potato masher to obtain 8600 in bonds and 500 life insurance. He planned the murder last September and stated the father initially resisted but the son could not bring himself to finish the act.
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Muskegon
Mich
Associated Press
Lawrence Loss
Muskegon Heights
Chena Lose
Loss
Tum
Hickman confesses in Parker kidnapping case aims blame at Andrew Cramer
Pendleton Oregon December 22 William E Hickman nineteen tells reporters of the Marian Parker case confessing to kidnapping planning to attend college and naming Andrew Cramer as the killer He describes taking the LA girl to a movie earlier and says she was murdered and dismembered by his supposed accomplice The story portrays a broken, incoherent account with shifting blame as authorities press to verify details
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Pendleton
Ore
Associated Press
William E. Hickman
Marian Parker
Los Angeles
Andrew Cramer
Hickman
Parker Branin
Associated Pies
Asollows
Harris Hotel
San Francisco
Hiames “Cramer
California
First National Bank
Kansas City
Mantz
Chicago
Bellevue Army
San Dmego
June Dunning
Ike
Father Prefers Hell to Knowing Son Is Slayer
Thomas Hickman, 50, father of William E. Hickman accused killer Marian Parker, breaks down in El Paso. He says he would rather suffer hell a thousand times than accept his son’s alleged crime, recalling his son’s bright, churchgoing youth and noting family history and two children from a second marriage.
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Son
EL Paso
Tex
Associated Press
Thomas Hickman
Wiliam E. Hickman
Marian Parker
Hickman
el Paso Herald
Kansas City
Jove & Son
William
Hartford
Ark
Jury Indicts Hickman as Kidnapper and Killer
William E. Hickman, held in Pendleton, Oregon, is indicted by the county grand jury for the kidnapping and murder of Marian Parker. The bench warrant was issued, and he is ordered held without bail. Perry M. Parker, father of the slain child, testifies. Hickman names Andrew Cramer and June Dunning in his statement.
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Los Angeles
Associated Press
William E. Hickman
Pendleton
Oregon
Marian Parker
Carlos Hardy
Hickman
Perry M. Parker
Parker
Asa Keyes
Mr. Parker
Marian
Andrew Cramer
June Dunning
Pendleton, Ore
Marion Parker
Hickman Capture Stirs Tumult in Home Town
News extras announcing William Edward Hickman's capture at Echo Oregon sparked chaotic scenes in his Kansas City hometown. Newsboys hustled crowds surged as readers cried Extra Extra Boy killer captured. Barbers joined the rush and Christmas shopping paused amid the uproar.
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Kansas City
Associated Press
William Edward Hickman
Echo
Ore
Mrs Lindbergh Lands in Mexico City After Mob Swoop
Mrs Evangeline Lindbergh becomes first US born woman to fly to Mexico with son Charles A Lindbergh greeting her at Valbuena field. Crowd pressure forces circling flights as police keep order. mother and son depart for the American Embassy after arrival from Tampico.
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Mexico City
Associated Press
United States
Mexico
New York
Paris
Washington
Detroit
Evangeline Lindbergh
Valbuena ‘Field
Charles A Lindbergh
Lindbergh
Ordm
of &J. Louis
Death Penalty for Son is Guilty Hope Detained
In El Paso Texas Hope that his son William Edward Hickman would be punished by death if found guilty of the Marian Parker murder was voiced by Thomas Hickman father of the accused The elder Hickman sent a message via the El Paso Herald urging divine forgiveness if guilty and demanding death while offering to help if innocent
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EL Paso
Texas
Associated Press
Marian Parker
Thomas Hickman
Wiliam Edward Hickman
el Paso Herald Today
Hickman
Square Deal for Her Boy, Is Plea of Mrs. Hickman
Mrs Eva Hickman mother of William Edward Hickman learns of her son's confession in the Marian Parker kidnapping and slaying case. She, in stunned distress, clings to her daughter as reporters relay that Edward confessed a part in the crime, though she believes a deeper killer acted. She fears he will be killed and pleads for a chance to speak with him.
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Hickman
Andrew Cramer
Marian
Baller
Bridgeport
Navy
Kansas City
Associated Press
Eva Hickman
Wiliam Edward Hickmen
Marian Parker
Mary
Edward
Dean
Hickman diverted flight due to snow in Snoqualmie Pass
Seattle police report fugitive William Edward Hickman altered course to head south after reaching Seattle as snow paused pursuit. Arrested near Echo 20 miles north of Pendleton with $1,400, revolver, and a second pistol and shotgun found in his car. He bought gloves and underwear with a $20 bill later tied to ransom money. license plates stolen at Kent linked to the case.
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Seattle
Wash
Associated Press
Snoqualmie Pass
Cascade Mountains
William Edward Hickman
Tom Gurdeane
Pendleton
Ore
Hickman
Buck Lieustien
Echo
Hollywood
F. R. Peck
George W. Wilougby
Willoughby
Fox
Valley Garage
Kent
Washington
California
Hickmans Admissions Justify Murder Count
Los Angeles dispatch reports district attorney officials say William Hickman’s admissions of participating in the Marian Parker kidnapping could lead to a first degree murder charge. California law holds that any participants in an unlawful act causing a death can be guilty of murder. Police had previously been notified by Arthur Taillefer of thefts from a car on Fairfield Avenue, including five electric floor lamps and a toaster.
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Los Angeles
Associated Press
William & Hickman
Marian Parker
Mabio
Degies
California
Arthur Taillefer
Fairfield Avenue
Fugitive Hickman Captured After LA Kidnapping Case
Nineteen year old William Edward Hickman was arrested in Echo Oregon after a nationwide manhunt. A sawed off shotgun and the murdered girl Marian were tied to the case. Hickman sobbed, named Cramer of Los Angeles, and said the ransom funds were for education. A large crowd gathered as he confessed to the slaying and explained the motive as to fund college.
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Pendleton, Cre
West
William Edward Man
Parker
Les Girl
Echo
Ore
Hickman
Cramer
Los Angeles
Fild
Bellevue
Tsat B
Marian
Seattle
Los Celes
Pendleton Fiiers
Oregon Trail
Pendleton
Columbia River
Portland
Sculptress Lawson Posts Bond To Bail Husband In Arson Case
Westport report states Mrs Katherine Lawson posted 16000 realty bond to keep husband John D Lawson from jail after a fire at his Imperial avenue home. Lawson, publisher of the now defunct West Standard, faced arson and endangering charges tied to the blaze that destroyed the home and endangered a man who jumped from a third story window. Bond later reduced from 25000 to 10000 after a conference with attorney Harry R Sherwood and Pr icator Stenley T Jennings.
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Westport
Katherine Art Lawson
Sea Seas
John D. Lawson
New York City
Westport Town
Lawson
Imperial Avenue
Adams
Fairfield County
West Standard
Harry R. Sherwood
Pri
Cator Stenley T. Jennings
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