Delusion Claim Shapes Hickman Defense in Court
Dr. R O Shelton testified William Edward Hickman believes he is greater than Christ and was sent to earth with a message for all men. He told how Hickman described Providence guiding the murder and that emotionless detachment followed during dismemberment. The alienist described Hickman as under delusions about friendship with the prosecutor and potential execution. The defense aimed to prove insanity despite Parker family calls for hanging.
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Dan Campbell
United Press
Los Angeles
William Edward Hickman
R. O. Shelton
Jerome Walsh
Hickman
Christ
Earth
Dr. Shelton
Providence
Marion Parker
Shelton
Parker
Edward
Thomas Hickman
Alfred
Youth seeks damages in kiss-for-pay suit in Seattle
Esther Livesley, 16, alleges Joseph B. Shepperd forcibly kissed her and values the acts at three for 5000 dollars in a Seattle suit filed here. She seeks 5000 dollars in damages.
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Ey United Freas
Seattle
Wash
Esther Livesley
Joseph B. Shepperd
Man and wife die of burns in lacquer fire explosion
Loyal Deaver 31 advertising agent and Wanda Weaver 31 died after lacquer used to speed a fire exploded in their Franklin Indiana home. Both perished within moments as flames spread while two neighbors and a tub were used to smother the blaze. Their two children escaped unharmed.
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United Press
Franklin
Ind
Loyal Deaver
Wanda Weaver
Edgil Herriott
Harry Shornick
Five Marion County Councilmen Reindicted On Bribery Charges
Five city councilmen already under indictment face new bribery charges in Marion County. The grand jury returned true bills naming Boyton J. Moore Otis E. Bartholomew Claude E. Negley Millard W. Ferguson and Walter R. Dorsett with charges tied to fire apparatus purchases zoning decisions and a proposed impeachment against former Mayor John L. Duvall. Bonds set at 1000 each. arraignment Monday.
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Marion County Grand
James A. Collins
Martin Frankfort
Boyton J. Moore
Otis E. Bartholomew
Claude E. Negley
Millard W. Ferguson
Walter R. Dorsett
Moore
Collins
Otto Ray Albertson
Forty-Sixth St
College Ave
Twenty-Seventh
Meridian Sts
John L. Duvall
Widow Kerrick Freed In Manslaughter Case
Mrs. Sarah Kerrick widow of screen cowboy Tom Kerrick was found not guilty of manslaughter in the death of her husband at a party. She was among five arrested for murder and all were freed as lawyers argued intoxication prevented identifying the shooter.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Sarah Kerrick
Tom Kerrick
Kerrick
Barn Fire Probed at Marietta Manufacturing Plant
Arson division of the state fire marshal began an investigation into a Thursday barn fire at the Marietta Manufacturing Company located at 3800 E Sixteenth St. Officials estimate a $5,000 loss with four companies battling smoldering hay for over two hours. two horses and two mules were destroyed along with hay used for packing glassware.
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State Fire Marshal’s Office
Marietta Manufacturing Company
Sixteenth St
Kill City Golf Passes End Free Tickets
Park board members decided to discontinue municipal golf course passes this year. Democrat member Michael E. Foley said the move aims to maximize revenue amid a reduced appropriation.
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Park Board
Michael E. Foley
Fokker Marine Plane Abloom for Nicaragua Mission
Miami officials say a tri motor Fokker marine plane will depart Saturday from Miami for Nicaragua. Lieut. George Towner confirms the flight follows a non stop Washington to Miami leg of 9 hours 40 minutes, with the craft en route to Central America for battles there.
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Fokker
United Press
Miami
Fila
Fokker Marine
Washington
Nicaragua
George Towner
US Destroyers Prepare Exit From Sonta Delgada
Six United States destroyers were due to depart for New York today after revictuation. The crews received a cordial welcome from the local authorities and residents in Sonta Delgada Azores Islands.
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Sonta Delgada
Azores Islands
United States
New York
Hoover Campaign Opens in San Francisco for Hoover Delegation
A San Francisco group launched a Hoover for national convention delegation campaign. Sixty two Republicans signed a statement praising Herbert Hoover as a native son and one of America’s distinguished citizens.
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United Press
San Francisco
Herbert Hoover
Secretary of Commerce
America
Headless Body Found Spurs LAPD to Check Missing Persons
In Los Angeles on February 3 authorities sought to identify a young man found yesterday near Puente. The body was headless and clothing had not been recovered, prompting a sheriff’s office review of missing persons cases.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Puente
Sheriff's Office
Oil Probers Move to Jail Stewart in $50 Million Deal
Senate public lands committee pressed to cite oil chief Robert W. Stewart for contempt after he again refused to answer questions about a $50 million 1921 oil deal. Senator Walsh signaled immediate arrest as panel prepared to act. Stewart defended his stance amid questions on commissions and contracts involving Continental Trading, Midwest Refining, and Tea Pot Dome connections.
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Paul H. Mallon
United Press
Washington
Senate Public Lands Committee
Robert W. Stewart
Stewart
Walsh
Montana
Senate
Continental Trading Company of Canada
Interior
Fall
H. F. Sinclair
Teapot Dome
Sinclair
H. M. Blackmer
Midwest Refinining Company
Blackmer
Mexia
Continental
Ave. Humphrey Merr
Kendrick
Wyoming
Senator Cutting
New Mexico
Cutting
Nye
Midwest Refining Company
Standard
Sandard
Midwest
Continental Trading Company
Leap Year gift marriage annulment filed in county
Lenora Coy, 15, and Wilbur Smith, 17, wed in a Leap Year ceremony in the County Clerk's office. Ora Coy seeks annulment arguing the girl was underage. Mrs. Coy says both are too young and Wilbur promises to remarry if needed. Clerk Hutsell jokes about the gift marriage. A Navy S-3 submarine meanwhile arrived at Guantanamo after a storm, with no details released.
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Hirty
Lenora F. Coy
Tenth St
Wilbur Floyd Smith
Edison St
George O. Hutsell
Linn D. Hay
Ora F. Coy
Wilbur
United Arena
Washington
Guantanamo
Cuba
Navy Department
Receiver sought for City Bank in Indiana bank closure
Probate Court receives petition by Luther F. Symons seeking a receiver for Tuxedo State Bank at 4304 E. New York St. Hearing set for Tuesday at 9 am. Investigation ordered by Prosecutor’s Office and grand jury with Special Investigator John G Willis to summon officials. Defalcations of about 30000 blamed on three employees alongside ongoing withdrawals and heavy loans. Bank reported 130000 on deposit, 171000 loans, 25000 capitalization, 5800 surplus. county funds 3200 insured by 5000 bond. Three indicted in defalcation cases: Roy Castetter Grace Neary and George Megorden.
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Tuxedo State Bank
New York St
State Banking Commission
Luther F. Symons
Mahlon E. Bush
Judson L. Stark
Grand Jury
John G. Willis
Symons Siad
Harry Dunn
Marion County Grand Jury
Roy Castetter
Grace Neary
George C. Megorden
Brothers in Mail Plane Race to Reach Dying Mother
Two brothers Charles A. Packard of Cincinnati and Dr J E Packard of Sioux City raced across the country in a Boeing Air Transport mail plane to reach their mother Mrs E A Packard in Long Beach California. The trip aimed to reach Los Angeles by 5 25 p m Pacific time as she lay comatose after a paralytic stroke.
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United Press
Omaha
Neb
Long Beach
Cal
Charles A. Packard
Cincinnati
Chicago
J. E. Packard
Sioux City
Iowa
Boeing Air Transport, Inc
Los Angeles
Pacific Coast
Gorilla subtitle contest at Indiana theater raises cash and tickets
The Indianapolis Times and the Indiana theater launch a six day Gorilla subtitle contest offering daily prizes totaling 7.50 first 5 second five 1 awards plus 10 ticket prizes and three grand prizes 25 15 and 5. Readers submit snappy humorous subtitles each day to win.
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Indianapolis Times
Indiana Theater
Indiana
The
Times
the Times
First National Pictures
Blanked Guards Ready for Godiva at Des Moines Ball
Des Moines police warned matrons with blankets would hide Lady Godiva from guests at the Fine Arts ball. B B Boyd said they have a white horse and a girl to ride it, while Police Chief Chamberlain called it a hoax but said precautions were necessary.
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Fine Arts
United Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Chamberlain
President Cool
Fall River Fire Devastates District Turns Toward Reconstruction
A massive overnight blaze in Fall River Massachusetts leveled the main business and industrial district causing an estimated 25 million dollars in damage. No deaths occurred but thousands lost wages as 500 firemen and volunteers battled freezing conditions and ice coated equipment.
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Fall River
Fall River Cooperative
Troy Cooperative
Metacomet National Banks
Pocasset
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Great Pocasset Mills
Rialto Theater
Hotel Mohican
News- Herald
Durfee
Twelfth St
Eighteenth St
Pocasset Mills
Five overcoats rule headlines at tailors convention
In Buffalo, N Y the National Association of Merchant Tailors adjourned after declaring a well dressed man must own at least five overcoats and wear full dress for evening events Lincoln A Stadler of New York forecast spring summer and fall styles including longer coats jackets soft fronts broad shoulders wider trousers and dark dressy materials A Boulder Dam bill was approved by the House Irrigation Committee but the report is delayed until March 15
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United Press
Buffalo
N. Y
National Association of Merchant Tailors
Lincoln A. Stadler
New York
Room bun for rent in Olney with modern features
Advert says 4 rooms in Olney with a double bun and strictly modern amenities for $20. Contact Hi at 6165 to rent your house apartment or room by writing an ad and reaching Times readers. Call Main 3500. Credit is good.
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Olney
Daily Times
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