City by siege clouded by kidnaping case in Los Angeles
Los Angeles dispatch reports that 12 year old William Hickman may plead insanity in the kidnapping and murder case of Marian Parker. Kansas City attorney Walsh arrived to coordinate with Los Angeles officials as police explore a possible second accomplice and connections to other crimes across California and nearby states.
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Luis Angeles
API
Jorn
Walsh
Kansas City
Orner
Nerete
William
Hickman
Teyn
Los Angeles
Hickmangin
Hall of Justice
Mion
Parker
William Eolward
Hickway
Welby Hunts
Texas
Pacific Coast
Ivy
Thoms
Rose- Win
Cal
Young
Hunt
Perry My Parker
Marian
Carrie
Driskell
Alhambra
Horoan
Sermi
Cramer
Start of Crime Pact Revealed in Kansas City Robberies
Frank Vincent Bernoudy 20 confessed with William Howard Hickman and Welby Hurt to forming a crime start after reading crime stories in a public library. They worked at the library after school and planned park robberies, with Bernoudy implicating Hickman and Hunt. he claimed parole in low. Also reports a 69 day siege at Chochow near Peking ending with Shansi troops surrendering to Manchurians after a mix of modern and ancient warfare.
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Kansas
Frank Vincent
Bernoudy
William Howard Hickman
Welby Hurt
Miah
Los Anges
Hickman the Confess
Mavian Parkee
Hin Viva
Borncuty
Hunt
Hickman
Ether
Park
Hicktitan
Tmunt
Peking
Chochow
Chibli
China
Ful
Tso Yi
Chachow
Fur
Algo
Fut
Belize Weather and People Described by Taggart
Consul Taggart reports from Belize describing racial mix, daily life, and humidity. He notes about 100 white residents in a 15 000 city, widespread employment by colored people, and the dry season with heavy rains pending frogs and mosquitoes. Water is roof-captured and treated to curb pests as fruit remains cheap and temperatures near ninety to ninety five. The scene includes sparse sidewalks and busy whiskey districts with bootlegging hints.
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H. Ei Targatt
Ity Aesterday
G. RF ‘Apeart
Belize
Honduras
Col
Chas. A. Lindbergh
Taggart
Canada
Ulage
Tami
Washington
Niger
Pdi
Tony
Navy Prisoners Freed by Secretary Wilbur on Christmas Day
A former wartime prisoner reform. Secretary Wilbur halves the U S navy prison population by Christmas Day. He cites conduct of the men as basis for pardons and releases. 534 prisoners were freed as part of clemency actions amid wartime discipline efforts.
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Waslington
States Navy
Wilbur
Niethe
Natal
Unsettled Weather Presses Southeast and East
Weather and road reports indicate a cold wave in the southeast and extreme east portions with continued unsettled conditions. Forecasts show clouds, mostly fair skies later, and colder temperatures with slick or rough roads anticipated around Pittsburg Coffeyville and nearby routes.
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Kan
Pittspore Maddy
Coffeyville
Douglas Go
Weather signals and radio disturbances linked, says meteorologist
Prof. Jensen reports that atmospheric disturbances and magnetic field changes affect radio signals. Research at the diversity laboratory over three years explores how lightning discharges cause momentary glows and electric field changes, potentially aiding weather forecasting for radio fans months in advance.
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Meteorologican Society
Jensen Sail
Lindbergh Lands at Belize in Private Flight
An American aviator Charles A Lindbergh landed at Belize in a private plane en route from Guatemala City. The single field at Belize offered only 400 yards by 80, narrowing to 60, yet the pilot pressed on 250 miles to test Belize’s suitability as a landing site.
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Charles A. Lindbergh
Feah
Basle
Biitsh
Honduras
Guaterha‘la City
Belze
Lindbergh
Belize
Bond Duran
Deveenment
Rizal Tribute Dinner Honors Filipino Hero and Ideals
An annual Rizal tribute banquet at the Thimble Theater and Tea Room featured speakers from the EU Filipino Club including Rosirio Tuieade on Rizal as the Filipino hero. Wilder Metcalf discussed Philippine conditions during the Spanish American War. Rev Charles A. Richard opened with prayer and Abraham Asis gave welcome. Tito Clemente served as toastmaster. Music by Zapata's Novelty Troubadours and readings by Miss Virginia Downey and companions closed the event with songs about the Philippines.
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Ineliding
Filiping
Parsons
Urapa Tk Rs
Jose Rizal
Rizal da
Thimble
Rosirio
Tuieade
Rizal
Onal
Philippines
Tugadis
Wilder
Metcalf
Charles A. Richard
Abraham
Asis
Flor Zapata
Ke Asis
Frank Paberner
Kansas ‘State Agricultural
Asia
Filipina
Virginia’ Downey
Margaret Downey
Loretta
Whiteton
Inquiry Into S-4 Rescue Methods Ordered by Wilbur
Secretary Wilbur orders a rigid inquiry into salvage and rescue operations for the submarine S-4 following its loss off Provincetown Mass. A board will study submarine safety devices, with civilian or naval members to be decided. Fire department reports a chimney fire at 808 Massachusetts Street causing minimal damage.
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Washington
Wilbur
Naval Court of Inquiry
Provincetown
Mass
Newhork Dry Roads
Massachusetts Street
George Remus Found Sane Yet Declared Dangerous by Court
December 30 report from Cincinnati states Judge William H. Lueders found George Remus insane and dangerous after alienist testimony. Remus was ordered committed to Lima State Hospital with continued confinement pending appeal, following a prior jury verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity in a separate murder case.
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Cinginsati
Der
George Remus
William H. Lueders
Pribate Court
Lueders
Oseorge Remus
Remus
Lange
M. D
Thomas A. Ratliff Howard
McIntyre
Fia
Insan
Se Hs
Th Lima State Hospital
Charles
Islonj
Renus
Elstot
Uueders
Cold wave to cover Kansas as temperatures plunge
Topeka reports zero to low zero readings across northern and western counties with expected widespread cold by morning. Clouds persist and little snow is seen. Kansas City records light flurries while readings last night ranged from 2 below to 22 above zero in various towns.
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Topeka
Kansas
S.D
Weather Bureau
Kansas City
Good
Concordia
Wichita
Dawn Plane Search Called Off Near Coast
New York dispatch states authorities have ordered an end to the two day sea search off the coast for the Dawn airship and its crew. The Dawn’s navigator Mrs Brice Goldsborough, wife of the Dawn’s navigator, urged an inland landing if forced down. The Dawn’s pilot Mrs Grayskar Omdal and Fred Koehter accompanied the mission. a witness describes a fatal domestic incident at their home prior to the expedition.
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New York
Grayson Annions
Cape
Angeles
Brice Golds- Sborough
Dawn
Gray
skar _Omdal
Fred Koehter
Hoover 1s Alexna SUSE BY Senator Hoover nomination debate
Washington December 80. Secretary Hoover was endorsed for the Republican nomination today by Senator Edge of New Jersey in a debate over the field. Edge favored Hoover and pledged Republicans of New Jersey to unity, arguing President Coolidge was eliminated from the race. Edge noted the New Jersey primary in May and supported Hoover against renominated leaders in the East. Senator Moses of New Hampshire is also a Hoover supporter.
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Washington
MAB
Hoover
Republica: Brest’ Dentin
New Tersey
Epate
Hig Sndidady
lJarge
New Furmatt
Edge
New Jersey
Coolidge
Renontina
Moses
New Hampshire
Robbers Hold Up Abilene Bank in Early Morning Heist
Three masked men robbed the Abilene National Bank in Abilene Kansas shortly after 1 pm taking about 5000 in currency and stock. They forced employees and a woman into the vault but failed to open the cash box. The robbers fled in a car. none of the staff reported serious injury. Authorities pursued possible suspects.
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Abiléne
Kans
Ana
Abilene National
Chapman
Eldon
Lawrence merchants prepare for Monday closing
A survey of Lawrence shops shows most merchants will close Monday for inventory, with many stores ending Saturday night and reopening Tuesday morning. Restaurants drug stores and some groceries may open part of Monday, while banks post office and courthouse offices will observe the closing. Local officials note no uniform closing agreement yet.
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Altho
Court House
Monsayy
River row misreports flood control plan sparks Senate probe
Washington reports that Army engineers recommendations for Mississippi flood control were allegedly altered at administration request. Senator Caraway of Arkansas announced plans for a Senate investigation next week, alleging changes favored local interests and increased costs. He said officials may have consulted admin officers to shift blame and criticized the 1920s era cost allocations, comparing it to coastwise navy funding. A separate item notes a $259,000 request for the Chilocco Indian School budget in Oklahoma. The page also records thefts in Topeka and local radio ads.
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Washington
Army
Caraway
Senate
Davis
Geneisil Jadwin
Adminiitrati i
Snow Closes Streets Yet Interurbans Run On Time
A heavy snowstorm disrupted city streets and slowed plows and streetcars early today. Kansas City and nearby towns reported drifting on corners while Interurban cars and major lines largely stayed on schedule. Pacific and Santa Fe trains were on time and not expected to lag. Authorities prepared to deploy plows and air motors to clear highways if conditions worsen.
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Lawrence
Karjsas
Uns
Pacific
Santa Fé
Beeven
Nighttime North Wind Brings Severe Cold to Wichita
A garbled report notes a sharp, near zero wind chill and icy conditions in Wichita. Forecasters predict subzero wind chills overnight with temperatures around zero as slipping light and falling conditions affect early morning ground.
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Escace
Wichita
Beene AB
Grand Jury Returns Report On Sinclair Case Indictments
The grand jury today decided to issue a presentment despite unable to obtain indictments. It urged action by the district attorney and named officials from Sinclair jail and Burns Detective Agency in connection with alleged conspiracy to defeat peace. The foreman emphasized strict enforcement and that the matter would be referred to the court for further action. Meanwhile the district attorney planned to draft indictments only if warranted by the presentment.
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Sahleton
Gordon
Aggin
Barry Sinclair
William Rd
Sinclair
Grand
Dorsey Hyde
Sherman ‘Burns
Burns Detective Agency
Sheldon. Clark
Henrivy Mason Day
Charles G. Ruddy
Frank Pedete
Hyde
Homer
Congressional notes on railroad and post route reforms
Fragmentary report cites Representative Kelly of Pennsylvania proposing measures to establish mail and horse routes to Latin American points and to define lines to Mexico. The text, attributed to A F and Cole, references the House Post Notes Committee and possible action after holidays.
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Mexico
Tolaws
Ketly
Lind
Bergi
Gondi
Washington
Coleons
Douglas County Christian Endeavor to Host Institute Talk
Plans are underway for a Douglas County Christian Endeavor Institute to be held Sunday January 8 at the Presbyterian church. The event starts with a 4:30 pm block and includes a 6:30 pm inspirational meeting during the Christian Endeavor hour with Delbert Rts directing the youth group. Shirley of Lawrence will preside over the hour along with Alberta Commons, county secretary, as the institute aims to spread statewide outreach through a series of events.
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Douglas County
Chaistit Endrastot Institute
Tok ‘Peld
Tein
Sbyterian Ne
Lawrence
Douglas So Ty Christian-Fadeaver Union
Alberta Commons
Bandits Captured After Cisco Bank Robbery Ends in Police Death
A posse led by Ranger Captain Tom Wiskman and aided by an airplane seized Henry Helms and Robert Fill, ex-convicts, believed to be among the Cisco First National Bank robbers who killed Chief G. Bedford. The men sought a hiding place but fled when confronted, pursued for hours through Cedar Breaks and near South Bend. One robber was wounded. the other three were captured after a prolonged pursuit ending in a cedar bluff area.
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Graham
Tex
Mary Hunt
Santa Claus
First National Bank
Gisco
Henry
Helms
Robert
Fill
G. 5S
Bedford
Cisco
Wire Daken
Ian Rnost
Tom Wiskman
Yooming House
Uth
Pang Ech
South” Bend
Marshal Rateliff
Cantyre
Lloret
Che
Rhenitz
Dutch Jella Caught in Idaho After Bank Robbery
Leavenworth officials pursue Aled K. known as Dutch Jella in Idaho for bank robbery in 1924 at erode Kan. Curtis was killed during the siege when Jella and accomplices opened fire. Authorities then widened a nationwide hunt, tracing Jella through Kansas City and Twin Falls as they piece together the 1924 crime and connections to Lawrence cleaners thefts.
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Leavenworth
Seat
Twin Fall
Idaho
Aled K
Della
Bow Apne
State Bank
Glenn-Cartisy
Stra Ae
Wade
Curtis
Ro E.grank
Ersheriff
Linnot
Is & Kimball
Cashion
Jelia
Falla
Dee Fred. K. Sella
al Jtibone
Ledvatier
Erode Kan
Ralph B. Leighton
Twit Falls Pos Lice
Washington
Accident Victim Mrs Elizabeth Hesse Dies In KC Crash
Mrs Elizabeth Hesse aged 65, mother of Charles V Hesse and grandmother of C G Hesse, was fatally injured by a nit and air motorist at Ninth Street and Lyella Avenue in Kansas City Missouri. Witnesses say two men were in front seat. car fled the scene. no rear light observed. Funeral planned in Wamego. survivors include two sons Ellis and HE A Hesse, two sisters Mrs Vincent Repo and Mrs Fred Ginder, and brother Louis Notl.
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Elizabeth Hesse
Charles V. Hesse
C. G. Hesse
Ninth Street
Lyella Avenue
Kansas City
Hesse
Saiget Midnight Show at Glen W Ditkinson Theatre
Sallisaw Oklahoma residents attend a midnight show at Glen W Ditkinson’s War City Theatre. The bill features vaudeville acts, short reels, a special musical act by Torres and organist Jerry. Doors open with a surprise for attendees amid a period of local bank suspensions and civic concerns following recent failures.
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Glen’ W
Torres
Jerry
Eure
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