Trial Tomorrow for Edward Hickman In Brutal Parker Case
In Los Angeles a notorious youth, once called clever, faces a gallows trial after confessing to kidnapping and murder. His mother, a key witness, will testify on alleged hereditary insanity from confinement in an asylum. Father will corroborate family instability as defense supports insanity plea. The state seeks death. Nearby, 15 year old Hubert Hennegan was killed in a bicycle automobile collision, ruled accidental.
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United Press Lustangeles
Calif
Edward Aick
Arta
Marion Parker
Iugkmah
Am Iittie
Morone
Axain
Mr. Hickman
Edward
Hickman
Sue
Batwa
Igo
Heo
Mercer
Jan
Hubert Hennegan
Evening Radio Schedule Promises Classical and Chorus Programs
Tonight on WEAF and related stations the lineup features Monet Atwill performing a scene from Peer Gynt with incidental Grieg music at 9, Seiber Singers at 8, Stromberg Carlson Hour at 8, and Little Symphony on KDRA at 7. Pittsburgh service area.
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WEAF
Monet Atwill
Grieg
WEAB
Twenty One Federal Prisoners Escape Detroit Jail Break
In Detroit on January 24 twenty one federal inmates escaped from the Himwood jail by tearing through a brick wall after pulling a pipe from a shower. They crawled through a hole into the adjoining police garage and slipped through the garage door into an alley. Four convicts chose to stay in the jail. Notable escapees include Hubert White James Marlowe and Frank Putz, all held on federal conspiracy charges.
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United Press
Detroit
Himwood Brunet
Uke
Wayne County
Jay
Hubert White
Youngstown
James Marlowe
Knnead Clty
Frank Putz
Toledo
Foreign policy debate over imperialism and naval buildup
Washington January 23 debate on President Coolidge's 400 million naval program drew sharp comments from Rep Huddleston who called it imperial folly and tied it to business aims. Lawmakers argued whether Geneva disarmament failure justifies a "paper navy" or real ships to press for limits and leverage in world markets.
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United Press
Washington
Sen. Borah
Idaho
Coolidge
Capitol
Rep
Huddleston
J. Dem. Alm
Old World
House
Naval Affairs Committee
Geneva
United States
Vanderbilt Reaches Settlement With Creditors
Reno dispatch reports Cornelius Vanderbilt has surrendered his heritage to meet creditor demands. He said his attorneys are arranging a final settlement of the tangled affairs of the recently sold newspaper enterprise and asked family members to refrain from interfering with his plans.
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Reno
Nev
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Hie
Enterpelsen
General Vindernilt
Five Die in Blaze in Rawlins Area Home
Five members of a family perished when a house near McFadden ten miles north of Rawlins caught fire from an overheated stove. The victims were John King, his wife, and three sons aged 8, 8, and 10.
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United Press
Rawlins
Wyo
McFadden
Rock River
John King
Uged
Sloan faces larceny charge after shoplifting spree in city
John Sloan a Buffalo hobo was bound over to court on larceny charges after allegedly stealing eight pairs of socks two women's stockings a novelty clock and clothing from the Everett and Steel stores. Patrolman Ruppersburg secured bail at 500 dollars and Sloan, said to have arrived from Jamestown, may be sent to Erie county jail if bail cannot be posted.
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John Sloan
Buffalo
B. Porter
Ball
Sloan
John Ruppersburg
Jamestown
Ruppersburg
Moran and Kerley
Everett and Steel
Everett
Corry
Erie
Car Stripped by Thieves in Yorke Street Garage
Thomas Lark of Yorke Street found his car completely stripped by thieves last evening after arriving at his garage. The vehicle had not been used for several weeks and entry was gained through a red window. Tools and other accessories were taken from the machine.
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Thomaslark
Yorke Street
Grist mill destroyed at North Clymer in fire tragedy
Fire swept the North Clymer grist mill owned by Clarence Legters, burning the structure and its contents. The Clymer fire department rushed to Panama with two engines, saving the post office and adjoining buildings. Losses run into thousands as the mill housed a modern power plant and extensive stock.
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Clymer
Eire
Clarence Legtera
North Clymer
Panama
Legters
Man Hunter Wanted Here After Titusville Arrest Forgery Charge
Ernest Hunter, arrested in Titusville on worth less checks and forgery, is sought in this city for forging George Beson’s name on a $17.50 grocery check. Police found he planned to board a Buffalo train as more victims in Oil City were reported. Hunter is in Crawford county jail at Meadville awaiting grand jury action, with prior swindling extending to several merchants.
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Ernest Hunter
Titusville
Oil City
Hunter
Crawford County
Buffalo
Meadville
George Bésson
Gerald P. Damon
Richard Morrow
Cleveland
Damon
Morrow
Curtis to Make Known Stand for President Nomination
Washington Jan 24 Senator Curtis of Kansas announced his bid for the Republican nomination and said he would answer Senator Borahs request on his prohibition stance even if time to write a letter is scarce. He noted his record already shows him as a ardent prohibitionist and that inquiries would test his positions on the Volstead Act the 48th Amendment and enforcement policy if denied the presidency.
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Washington
Curtis
Kansas
Candiate
Sen
Borah
Hotun
Threaten Sterrett in Letter Sparked by County Row
Erie January 24. Sheriff Thomas G Sterrett reported a threat of tar and feathers from a letter signed The Four K's linked to the Ku Klux Klan. The note threatened violence over ongoing disputes with Erie County commissioners over deputy sherif appointments and a tax collection plan while denouncing Catholics.
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United Press Erie
Allin Moreau
Charles R. Davis
Union City
Board of
Erie County Commisvoners
Thomas G. Sterrett
Jeter
Sterrett
President Coolidge Guests as Irish Leader Visits
Gerald P. Damon alias Richard Morrow, jailed in Cleveland for passing worthless checks, sought by authorities as the case unfolds. Irish Free State leader Cosgrave rose early for a Washington program, rode in Rock Creek Park, laid a wreath at Arlington, dined with Coolidge, and planned events at Mt. Vernon and the Pan American Union before leaving for Philadelphia. Henry Green traveled to Erie for Pennsylvania Railroad business.
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United Press
Washington
Willian T. Gosgravye
Irish Free Stars
Rock Creek Park
Arlington Nations Cemetery
Cosgrave
White House
Smiddy
Mt. Vernon
Pan-American Union
Kellogg
Philadelphi
Natural for Naval Chiefs to Stress Needs
White House reports President Coolidge at the Capitol stating no danger of a major conflict. Officials say it natural for sanitary service leaders to emphasize their branches without implying belligerency or fear of hostilities.
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United Press
Washington
Coolidge
White House
Charles Plunket
United States
Great Britain
Knights of Columbus Card Party Planned at St Edward's Hall
The Knights of Columbus have completed arrangements for a card party to be held Wednesday evening at St Edward's Hall. Light refreshments will be served by the Caseys to their guests. A heavy advance ticket sale presages a large attendance.
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Knights of Columbus
St. Edward's Hall
Car Plunges Off Bridge Trapping Whitaker Family
Norwich authorities report seven members of Herbert F. Whitaker family drowned when a motor car struck a motorcycle on Thames river bridge and plunged into icy waters. Harrison Preston, rider of the motorcycle, was injured. Whitaker, his wife, and three children recovered. two other children missing. Search continues as current runs swift and river depth is reported.
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United Press
Norwich
Conn
Thames
Herbert F. Whitaker
Whitaker
Harrison Preston
Preston
Se Eeian
Hughes Speech Targets Mex Proposal At Pan American Meet
Havana dispatch reports two divergent views at the sixth Pan American Conference. Hughes urged a permanent Pan American Union director general and broader cooperation, while Argentine Ambassador Puetreyon pressed tariff reform and lower trade barriers. The exchange followed Spanish remarks by Puetreyon and counterpoints from Hughes on balancing national interests within the union.
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Americas
Havana
Louis Jay Heath
United Press
Simonal Du-Oneration
Chares Evange Ifughes
United States
Honor Puetreyon
Ie Nce
Vention
Hughes
Puerreydon
Lamist
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Capital
Henry Green
Pennsylvania Railroad
Plunkett
Britain
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MEX
Lilian Henry
Edinboro
Gallege
Carl Anderson
Ridgway
City
Rosa Muter
Katherine Brown
Jersey City
N. J
Walker
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