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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1927

Page

8

Arrest Youth Referenced in Ransom Case Confession Details

The article recounts Parker testimony about a ransom payment of 1500 dollars tied to a bank forgery case. It describes Hickman’s suspected involvement, the kidnapper’s pistol, and a lengthy pursuit including a Redlands posse. It notes a teenage suspect Marian Bussy and a San Bernardino motive.

Parker Reme Parker Whit Redlands Cal Hickman White Tention San Bernardino Marian Bussy Capazon Banning

Kidnapping Suspect Eddie Hickman Faces Public Scrutiny

The article reports on public reaction to William Edward Hickman in the Marian Parker case. Eva Hickman stands by her son though questions of guilt loom. Police disclose sightings of Hickman and an accomplice removing bundles from his apartment, with two informants named only as a man and wife. New tennis talent Nellie Organ is noted as England's junior queen, succeeding Betty Nuthall. A naval experiment by Brashear and Simon Lake proposes calming seas to aid transatlantic landings, involving stock-like oil barriers and diving missions.

Kansas City Marian Parker Los Angeles Eva Hickman Hickman William Edward Hickaman England Nellie Edith Organ Betty Nuthall Betty Princeton University Navy Yard Brashear Sturtevant Provincetown Simon Lake

RADIOMAN Look to Sub Life and Pay in Lyrics

A dramatic verse piece reflects sailors aboard a submarine, noting democratic officers, danger, and rough pay. It humorously hints at sea life pulling men back despite curses and peril, ending with a sailor’s fondness for life beneath the sea.

Submarine S-4 rescue efforts continue at sea

New London Conn Dec 21 no new signals heard from Submarine S-4. Rear Admiral Brumby commander of the rescue fleet reports ships poised to resume diving as weather and sea moderate. Falcon to lay heavy moorings with Lark and Mallard mine sweepers to head moorings and anchor as head moorings for S-4 pursuit.

New London Conn Srear Frank H. Brumby Falcon S-4 Lark

Senate Ends With Vacancy Appointment Plot

The senate plans a Republican appointment to fill a vacancy caused by the Democratic senator's death. Republicans hold 47 seats to Democrats 46 with Farmer-Labor one. two seats vacant, Frank L. Smith of Illinois and William S. Ware of Pennsylvania. The house paused its business out of respect to Jones after a 35 minute session.

Senate Democrats Farmer-Labor Frank L. Smith Illinois William S. Ware Pennsylvania House Jones

Partner of Dr. Cook Arrested In New York

Edward J. Bowen of Danville Ark, partner of Dr. Frederick Cook, was arrested in New York on a fugitive from justice charge. He faced claims of passing worthless hotel checks and defrauding a Columbus hotel. Bowen said he served a year in Leavenworth for an oil swindle tied to Cook, with blank checks found at Texas Pecan Co and a San Antonio bank.

New York Edward J. Bowen Danville Ark Frederick Cook Ohio Hotelmen’s Association of Columbus Bowen Leavenworth Kan Dr. Cook Texas Pecan Co San Antonio, Texas

YMCA Notes And Charity Meeting Tonight At Center

A group of notices from the Girls Charity Club and YMCA share upcoming meetings and schedules. The Girls Charity Club plans a short meeting at the community center tonight at seven to finalize Christmas basket packing for nearly fifty families. The Young Men's Class of Abutherat Sunday School meets at 7:30 tonight in the living room. The public library will be open tomorrow from two to five, last day to check out books until January 8, then will close for the Christmas week. The Hi Club holds its semi monthly luncheon and business session tomorrow at 6:15, and the gym schedule lists Cadets, Andrews Juniors, and Carl China today, with further events tomorrow including Simpson High and Recreation groups.

E. B. Browning Girl's Charity Club Loretoch Abutherat Livity Room yThe Hi- Club Andrews Carl China Simpson High Businesn Men’s Valley Recreation Arch’s Stars

Salvation Army appeals for Christmas aid in Grafton

Commander Canning of the local Salvation Army reports severe poverty in Grafton found during a survey of city districts. Families face unemployment, illness, and insufficient food with little immediate help. Christmas baskets and donations from clubs and individuals are being sought to provide money groceries toys clothing and fruit to needy households.

Canning Salvation Army Grafton Army

Vast Loan as Solution to Reparations Problem

Senator Henry Berenger, former ambassador to Washington, writes that a vast international loan guided by proportional war damage repairs could be the eventful solution to the reparations problem. The proposal envisions nations funding repairs to restore economic balance after conflict.

Europe Paris Henry Berenger Washington

Berenger development project cited in agency briefing

A briefing outlines Berenger development plans linked to Bert and Agent-Gene collaborations. Officials note potential economic impacts, noting partnerships with local firms and projected timelines for approval and construction.

Berenger Bert

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