Youth slay case adds insanity plea and probe
Los Angeles dispatch reports William Hickman may plead insanity to Marian Parker’s kidnapping and murder. Attorney Jerome Walsh arrived to argue extenuating circumstances as police investigate Welby Hunt’s possible connections to related robberies and a second Hickman confession. The county grand jury plans action on a second murder charge.
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Los Angeles
Jerome K. Walsh
Kansas City
William B. Hickman
Marian Parker
Walsh
Hickman
Hall of Justice
Edward Hickman
Welby Hunt
Ot Hickman
Ivy Thoms
Rose Hill
Cal
Hunt
Beng
Andrew Cramer
Cramer
Grand Jury Votes Bills in Surveillance Case
Washington reports a federal grand jury overruled District Attorney Gordon and issued a presentment after weeks long probe into juror surveillance in the Fall clair conspiracy case. Names named include Harry Sinclair Henry Ruddy and O'Reilly, with Gordon facing potential contempt proceedings before Justice Siddons. The inquiry, ongoing for weeks, sparked nationwide reaction. Continued on page five.
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Gordon
Washington
Toda
Hose
Harry N. Sinclair
Henry
Ruddy
O'Reilly
Surveilee
Jus McCoy
District of Col
McGee Youth Accidentally Shot While Hunting
Leon Lambert, 19, of McGee county, was badly wounded in the hip when a shotgun exploded as veteran hunter Wilmoth attempted to reload after a rabbit shot. Lambert, conscious at Grafton City Hospital, said the accident was unintentional and fault lay with no one. Wilmoth, accompanied by Flanagan and Rolliger, rushed to Lambert’s home and then to the hospital. The incident occurred about 15 minutes after they started hunting near Lambert’s home. Wilmoth, a 45 year hunter, expressed deep regret and arranged for the boy’s care. Lambert walked with help to the car and into the hospital.
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Leon Lambiert
McGee
T |County
Grafton City
Rominion
French Wilmoth
Ultimore and Ohio Railroad
Lambert
Mr. Wilmoth
NeGee
Wilmoth
Flanagan
Endurance flight attempts falter for Pride of Detroit
Daytonia Beach Florida December 10 two more attempts by world flyers William Brock and Edward F Schlee to keep the Pride of Detroit aloft ended in failure due to engine trouble.
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L. L
Pete” Lewis
Wichita
Hawaii
Daytonia Beach
Fla
William 8. Brock
Edward F. Schlee
Pride of
Warder Homestead Fire In Webster Damages Front Rooms
Fire started by a burning skyrocket damaged the Warder homestead in Webster last night. Neighbors formed a bucket brigade to confine the blaze to the front part, gutting four rooms and wasting furniture. Miss Clara Warder reported hearing firecrackers and smoke about 10 to 11 o'clock as youths allegedly caused the fire.
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Warder
Websster
Missesina
Clara Warder
The
Sentinel
Divorce Suit in Rhinelander Case Returns to Court
Mrs Rhinelander files for separation from Leonard Rhinelander heir to a hundred million dollars alleging cruelty in a new suit. She seeks no alimony. Rhinelander travels to Louisiana to establish residence as a preliminary step toward divorce.
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New York
Leonard Kip Rhinelander
Sherif Underhill
Rhinelander
New York Daily News
Louisiana
Alice Beatrice Jones
New York Daily News Today
Ohio parties weigh Willis and Pomerene bids for president
In Columbus officials report Senator Frank B. Willis as the Republican front runner in Ohio while Senator Pomerene leads the Democratic option with Gov Vic Donahey possibly as an alternate. Delegates will pledged to Pomerene with flexibility to back other names, and Gov Al Smith could gain if no strong Ohio candidate emerges. Willis presses his campaign, vowing to stay in the race and pursue the nomination.
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Columbus
Dees
Ohio
Ohio Democracy
Atlee Pomierene
United States
Vic Donaheys
Frank B. Willis
Friends of
Dona
Pomerene
Democratic State Central and Executive Committees
Delegaton
Pomerone
Donahey
al Smith
New York
Pomorene
Smith
Willis
Panama President Plans Flight With Lindbergh
Panama President Chiari will take his first airplane trip with Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh in Panama City. He praised Lindbergh as a supernatural figure at times and noted Lindbergh’s indifference to women. He asked about the Spirit of St. Louis and its construction, expressing admiration for the aviator.
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Panama
Chiari
Charles A. Lindbergh
Lindbergh
Body of nude girl found near Washington city limits
Thelma Young 17 was found dead in a field at Washington city limits with a head wound and evidence of a struggle. A brick may have caused death, clothing ripped, blood spatter visible. Suspect Fred Drew 17, a negro, was arrested hiding under a bed near the scene. detectives note prior suspicions.
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Washington
Thelma Young
Misa Young
Washington and Jefferson College
Fred Drew
Drew
Klan Attacked By Governor Al Smith Letter
Albany dispatch reports Governor Al Smith denounces Ku Klux Klan aims as abhorrent while declining to probe police interference in a Memorial Day parade in Queens. He offers legal redress but not state investigation, stating the Klan’s aims are subversive to democracy.
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Albany
Ku Klux Kl
Smith
Queens
Paul M. Winter
Jamaica
Bigamy Case Called as Defendant Missed Court
In Chicago on December 20 a bigamy case was called but Dorothy Graff did not appear. A death by own action note was offered in explanation. Judge Luster forfeited her $5,000 bond and continued the case. Police had no report of a death by own action and suggested she may have left town. Three of her husbands were in court.
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Chicago
Dorothy Graff
Luster
Storms Cause Great Damage In N W Japan
Blizzards heavy snowfall and tempest seas have caused major damage in northwest Japan. Railroad traffic is tied up. many accidents reported and fears grow for possible loss of life.
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N. W
Japan
Tokyo
Navy Abandons Hunt For Traces Of Missing Dawn
New York dispatch reports the U S Navy has ordered withdrawal of five destroyers after two days of searching waters off Cape Sable for Mrs Frances Wilson Grayson and three companions aboard the amphibian plane Dawn. Authorities say the craft could not have escaped discovery and inland search for survivors is urged by Mrs Brice Goldsborough. Additional sightings and auditory reports near Harbor Grace and Harbor Breton are noted but lack conclusive confirmation of the Dawn’s fate.
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New York
New Foundland
Nova Scotian
Frances Wilson Grayson
U. S. Navy
Cape Sable
Los Angeles
Brice Golds
Roosevelt Field
Croydon
England
Harbor Breton
Doctor Held For Slaying in Chicago Property Case
Police in Los Angeles say Dr. Charles M. McMillan has been charged with the murder of Amelia Appleby, a Chicago apartment house owner. Appleby’s body was found sewn in a sack near the city. McMillan was caught refining Appleby’s private papers. he had from her power of attorney and traveled east with her last summer. The motive cited is to seize her property rights.
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Los Angeles
Southern California
Charles M. McMillan
Amelia Appleby
Chicago
McMillan c
Weather Outlook for West Virginia Rain and Cold
The West Virginia forecast calls for rain tonight and Saturday with colder air arriving Saturday. Temperatures drop most in the extreme northwest portion tonight as another cold snap moves in.
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West Virginia
Governor Victorious In Impeachment Case
Oklahoma City reports that impeachment proceedings collapsed without trial as Governor Henry Johnston and allies claim victory for state courts and orderly government. Lawmakers involved note the investigation ends as the House had pursued charges with limited opposition. Militia were once used to secure the capitol amid secret sessions before adjournment.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
House
Henry
Johnston
Senate
Hunt for Former Convict In Kidnapping Case
Salinas California December 30 The search for Ernest Arthur Mc Clelland a paroled convict and alleged kidnapper of 11 year old Evelyn Smith of Oakland widened from northern California to the Mexican border. Jack Volner 20 was arrested after being found beside a borrowed automobile McClelland used to abduct the girl Christmas day. Volner said McClelland had driven ahead for gasoline and later denied the claim. The girl was later found Wednesday at Redlands near Los Angeles and said the abductor left her there after an attempted assault.
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Salinas
Cal
Ernest Arthur McClelland
Evelyn Smith
Oakland
California
Jack Volner
McClelland
Volner
Ventura
Smith
Redlands
Los Angeles
Vaudeville Actress Olga Waters Is Found Dead
Police investigate the murder of vaudeville actress Mrs. Olga Waters Harrington 29 found in her New York apartment wearing night attire. Believed robbery motive due to missing jewelry as investigators review details of the slain performer.
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New York
Olga Waters
Harrington
Enn
Capone Missing but Brother Ralph Jailed
Chicago report says Al Capone’s whereabouts remain uncertain while his brother Ralph Capone nicknamed Bottles is arrested on vagrancy and disorderly conduct charges marking continued family publicity in the case.
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Capone
Chicago
Scarface) Capone
Ralph
Bottles
Young Matron Under Arrest in Slavery Case
Anta Lama, 21, told officers she was victim of inhuman servitude and neglect by Mrs. Mabel Serbo Arico, 28, wife of a local automobile salesman. Lama, found near garbage cans seeking food, was hospitalized for under nourishment and injuries. Arico was released on 35000 bond awaiting federal grand jury action on slavery statutes.
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New Orleans
Anta Lama
Mabel Serbo Arico
Arico
Anna
Belt
Remus Declared Insane by Hamilton County Judge
George Remus former bootlegger was found insane by Judge William H. Lueders of the Hamilton County Probate Court and ordered confined to the Lima State Hospital for the Insane. The decision cites the three examining physicians who deemed him sane, while the court held him insane and dangerous at large. Elston planned an appeal as Remus sat in jail awaiting the ruling.
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Cincinnati
George Remus
William H. Lueders
Hamilton County
Remus
State Hospital
Lima
Lueders
Allenists
Todd
Bez
H. H. Hoppe
Thomas A. Ratfliff
Howard D. McIntyre
Lima State Hospital
Imogene
Charles H. Elston
Elston
Resmus
Probate Court
Cy Elston
Court of Common Pleas
Mellon Denies He's to Seek G.O.P. Nomination
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Mellon denies plans to run for president. He states he is not a candidate and cannot be a candidate, citing a telephone call to W L Mellon, chairman of Pennsylvania Republican state central committee, who refuted the circulating reports as coming from Washington.
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Washington
Mellon
W. L. Mellon
Pennsylvania, Ier Publican State Central Committee
Kniow Mn
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Jerome "Walsh
Kansas City, Mo
William Edward Hickman
Marion Parker
Missouri
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Lindy
Little Washington
Klan
Navy
Pacific Coast
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