Man Sought in Brutal Slaying Seen Near Seattle
Police chase Edward Hickman, 19, linked to a brutal slaying. A man resembling Hickman bought clothes in downtown Seattle with a $20 bill matching ransom notes. Authorities feared he planned to head toward the Canadian border as a massive manhunt mobilized city police and cross-border units.
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United Press
Seattle
Wash
Edward Hickman
Los Angeles
Pacific Northwest
Marlon Parker
Canadian
Hickman
Allan
Perry Parker
Ralph Olmstead
Twentien
Mie
George
Willoughby
Hickam
Hamo
Knights Templar Christmas Observance in December
Clore nce Commandery 51 completed preparations for the annual Christmas observance at noon Monday December 26 with the Knights gathering at the Masonic People. The usual program of exercises will be carried out at 12 o'clock and all members are urged to attend.
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Clorence Commandery
Adamsville man admits 25 robberies across several states
Homer O Neal, 40, confessed to complicity in about twenty five thefts, including gasoline, provisions, two automobiles, and a general store burglary. The arrest followed investigations in Adamsville and nearby towns, with sister-in-law Mrs Gladys Lindsey Barron later jailed in Pittsburgh for trial. The case spans Meadville and Sanford counties with federal proceedings pending.
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Homer O'Neal
Meadville
Gladys
Lindsey Barron
Adamsville
Macesport
T. ¥. Collins
Burt
Pittsburgh
O'Neal
Bunyon
Depuy Sherif J. At. Neese
Sanford County
Lindsey Farit
Bolt wedged at crossing blamed for railroad wreck
Officials from Kane report a coupling bolt wedged between a plank and wire at a highway crossing one mile west of Warren caused the Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train No. S470 wreck. Two lives lost in the crash occurred as the engine and cars left the rails. a high tension electric line pole was toppled by the engine, sending sparks.
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Warren
Pennsylvania Railroad
Kane
Republican
Burial at Sea Sugested for S-4 Crew Victims
Congressman A Piatt Andrew suggests burial at sea for S-4 crew when the sub is raised. He argues a sea burial with proper ceremonies provides a fitting farewell to men who sacrificed their lives in service. Relatives’ wishes should be respected, but a sea ceremony could honor the fallen.
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Thomas L. Stokes
United Press Staff
Washington
Ilima
Wan Fonen
Repu
A. Piatt Andrew
Mass
T . Andrew
Houge
Hea
Hoge
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Hil Brew
Hoo
Pneumonia Follows Burns Death Of Chinton Woods
Chinton Woods died in Philadelphia from pneumonia after severe burns lasting about ten days. He was husband of Ayla Bracken Woods, formerly of Corry. Funeral services were held in Philadelphia with the Masonic fraternity in charge. interment followed in Philadelphia cemetery. he leaves two daughters and other relatives.
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Philadelphia
Chinton
Woods
Ayla Bracken Woods
Asseits
Mr. Woods
Arch
Bracken
West Pleasant Street
Pnd
Corry
Dhis
Masonic Fraternity
Chapman Held for Burglaries at Findley
Henry Chapman, wanted in a string of burglaries in Findley Lake and Mayville, is held by Erie authorities. A third degree burglary warrant was sent to Erie by New York officials and served on Chapman who is fighting extradition. He was arrested at a relative’s West 18th Street home in Erie by detectives Scalise Kuber and Patrolman Pradt.
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Henry Chapman
Gonnecon
Findley Lake
Mayville
Erie
New York State
Chapman
Findley Dale
West 18Th Street
Sergants
Louis Scalise
Stanley Kuber
Frank Pradt
New York
Atate
Christmas Cantata At Junior High School Program
Pupils from grades 1 to 8 presented a festive Christmas program at the junior high building. Two plays, Mother Goose’s Christmas Party and Christmas Is Coming, featured Santa Claus, Jack Frost, and talking toys. The Presbyterian choir will present a Christmas cantata, King Solomon’s Child, Sunday at 7:30 in Clear Brades church parlors under Mrs. Ry S. Dewey, director.
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Elamenseya
Santa Claus
Jack Frost
dJean Alexander
Brades
Sanday
Mra
Ry S. Dewey
Open Inquiry Into Sub Wreck January Fourth
Washington reports death claimed six crewsmen in the S 4 torpedo room after 120 hours since the sinking. Rescue continues off Provincetown Massachusetts while Navy Secretary Wilbur orders a Boston court of inquiry January 4 to investigate the accident damages and any possible blame. The panel includes Admiral Richard H. Jackson as president Rear Admiral Julian Latimer Capt Joseph Vogan and Commander Leslie Bratton.
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United Press
Washington
United States Navy
Navy
Provincetown
Mass
Wilbur
Naval Court of
Boston
Richard H. Jackson
Navy General Board
Julian Latimer
Philadelphia
Navy Yard
Joseph Vogan
Bureau of Navigation
Leslie Bratton
U1. S. S. Antires
Concord township motorists warned about hill road dangers
Superviders of Concord township cautioned city drivers to avoid driving on hilly roads south and southwest of the city. Fat roadways are passable but many hill routes are completely drifted with no chance of operating major cars.
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Superviders
Concord Township
Tug Setter Grounding Off Goose Bay Neck Alarms Coast Guard Rescue
Eighteen crewmen were rescued by Coast Guards today after the tug Setter ran aground inside Chickens Reef on Goose Bay Neck, Westport Massachusetts. The 176 ton vessel, owned by MacWilliam Blue Line of New York, was expected to be a total loss. No immediate cause of the accident was determined as rescuers arrived with ease in a cutter.
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United Press
Westport
Mass
Coast Guards
Setter
Chickens Reef
Goose Bay Neck
MacWilliam Hlue Line
New York
Lindbergh in Mexico Office of goodwill and arrival plans
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh continues his Mexican goodwill tour as Mrs. Lindbergh prepares to join him in Tampico. She will refuel in transit while he meets ex President Obregon and hosts a National Chamber of Commerce dinner. Planes and supplies move toward Central America.
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G. F. Fine
United Press
Mexico City
Charles A. Lindbergh
Brownsville
Texas
Evangeline Lodge Lindbergh
Tampico
Valbuens
Lindbergh
Alvaro Obregon
National Chamber of Commerce
Americun
Kiwanis Club Holiday Party At Hotel Corry
Kiwanis members enjoyed a Christmas party during today’s luncheon at the Hotel Corry Santa Claus visited and gifts brought joy. A large crowd attended with vocal selections by Mrs. R. S. Dewey and Hoftmaster. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Dewey L. Ruebsemen of Buffalo and A J Rinderyl of Exxe. Installation of new officers will highlight next week’s meeting.
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Kiwanis Club
Cnnection
Hotel Corry
Santa Claus
Mra. R
Dewey
Hoftmaster
R. S. Dewey
L. Ruebsemen
Buffalo
A. J. Rinderly
Exxe
King George Excludes Naval Expansion Amid Parley Setback
In a December speech to Parliament, King George declares Britain will not boost its naval building despite the Coolidge conference failure. He notes British delegates offered modest proposals that could have reduced naval strength and costs but no general agreement was reached. He affirms defense needs of the empire as the basis of policy. He also comments on allied war debts and German reparations.
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United Press
London
Great Britain
King George
Congress
Coolidge
Widspread
George
Russia
Britain
Miller Wins First Skirmish in Phone Suit
Erie dispatch reports John Miller, longtime Mutual Telephone Company figure and suspended general manager, won the initial round in a control fight over the firm. Judge W Hirt refused T C Thompson of Automatic Telephone’s petition seeking a restraining injunction against Miller selling stock owned with his wife. Arguments had been heard the prior day, and no written opinion followed the dismissal.
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Mutual Company
John %. Miller
Mutual Telephone Company
Erle
Erie Dispatch
W. ©. Hirt
Erie County
T. C. Thompson
Chicago
The
Automatic Telephone Company
Burkhardt Orchestra to Aid Recital by Miss Volkstadt
The Burkhardt orchestra of Titusville will assist Miss Marcels Volkstadt in a concert recital at the Women's Auditorium on Tuesday December 27. The group includes Margaret, Coletta, Paul, Charles and Leonardi Burkhardt. Volkstadt is a dramatic soprano and pupil of Josef Hoffmann. The program features Volkstadt groups, orchestral pieces, a cornet solo by Charles Burkhardt, and other offerings.
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Burkhardt
Margaret
Coletta
Paul, Charles
Leonardi Burkhardt
Marcells Volkstadt
Titusville
Misa Volkstadt
Josef Hoffman
Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
Miss Volkstadt
Charles Burkhardt
Schools Close for Christmas Recess
City schools close this afternoon for the annual Christmas recess. Classes resume Tuesday, January 3rd. St Edward's parochial school suspended yesterday with preparations under way for the Christmas entertainment tonight in the hall.
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St. Edward's Parochial School
Divers Strive To Rescue S-4 Crew In Torpedo Room
Divers again failed to hear taps from the sunken S-4 submarine as moon trapped crew of six faced dwindling air. Navy officials at New London and Washington report attempts to force air into the torpedo room using a listening tube and air line, with uncertain hopes of revival.
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Washington
Admiral Brumby
Navy Department
Suchintay
Moon
New London
Conn
Luty
Voiesquick
Lieut
Graham ‘Newell Fitch
Limon Bay
Panama Canal Zone
Recuers
Ute SA
Liewl Graham Newell Fitch
Navy
Tamiy
Thomas Eadie
Wilesor
Eadie
Wilson
Fie
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Nord
Clinton Woods
Findley
Court of Inquiry
S-4
Hope
Mexico
Bingen Oe
Rien Geen Tetley
Miller
Torpedo Room
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