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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1927

Page

8

Marian Parker Case Ties to Kansas City Bank Probe

Detectives questioned Mrs Eva Hickman regarding her son Edward as the Marian Parker slayings focus on a bank dispute involving Parker and a probation case. Witnesses tie Hickman to forgery troubles and a bank firing, while authorities pursue a Kansas City link and an intermediary in negotiations with the Parker family.

Kansas City Eva Hickman Edward Marian Parker Los Angeles Hickman Central High Anual Toy Angeles William Edward Hickman Marian Parker Charles Dowling Lday Dowling Dowling

Former Bank Kidnapping Plot Continues Across Page

A banker Parker faces a kidnapping scam with threats of violence over 1500 dollars. The kidnapper, masked, demanded the money in 20 dollar bills and claimed a girl was present. Police observed as Parker arranged a rendezvous while believing a ransom was to be paid.

Parker Sne Marian Paro Jliée Los Angeles Central Police Marian Parker William Edward Hickman Central Station

Killer tied to Marian case drew police focus

Hickman emerged as the man wanted after fingerprints matched notes and a wheel from a killer's car. Parker identified him as the man who tricked school authorities, leading to the ransom situation that ended Marian's death. The car linked to Dr. Mantz and theft records reinforced the pursuit despite initial forgery pleas.

Los Angeles William Edward Hickman Marian Parker Jack ‘Wood Hickman Wood Parker Marian Cline Neena Britten San Diego California Ford Dr. Mantz Kansas City

Glady Railway Station Destroyed by Fire

Western Maryland officials reported Glady Randolsti county station destroyed by fire the prior day. A blow torch used to thaw frozen pipes caused the blaze. Elmer Atterback of Simpson was in Grafton on Monday for business and visiting friends.

Elkins Western Maryland Railroad Glady Randolsti County Elmer’ Atterback Simpson Grafton

Mrs Steel's Mother Dies in McKeesport

Elizabeth Miller mother of Mrs Charles M. Steel of the city and of John W. Miller formerly of Grafton dies after illness induced by a fall at home. The family notes two other recent deaths within five months and two and a half years. Mrs Steel cared for her mother in the last days.

Steel Miller McKeesport John’ W. Miller Parkersburg Albert C. Miller Charles Miller Pittsburgh Earl Miller Latrobe Blanche Callahan Hartford Conn Anna Miller W. Steel Elizabeth Charles MY. Steel Samuel We Shrader Grafton

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Auvil Shoe CO Ino RE R. E. Zimmerman Cuirago Herbert L. Mantz Naper Herman Cline William Edward Hickman Ywree Milford Del Clark’s Plumbing & Hardware Store Shaeffer Yua Love Drug Company Patnese Gagananenenanenanepemnaent Onse Rollins America Japan Reliable Footwear West Vrginia Good Housekeeping Institute Priscilla Proving Plant Monongahela West Penn Public Service Company West Main Street W. VA Archdeacon Co West Virginia Mary Holt Mount Vernon Junior High School Susan M. Doteey Holt Vic William B. Hickman Blaly Opera House Ralph Lewis Marguerite de la Motte Elizabeth Miller Bonafede D. Bonafede West Main St. “the
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