Hickman confession ties Pasadena murder spree to Parker case
In a late 1920s report, Hickman confesses to the murder of Marian Parker and implicates others in linked crimes. Federal investigators question him about a Kansas City auto theft. Prosecutors seek more details to clarify the sequence of events surrounding the Parker case and related deaths.
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Claim Man Kills Three Brothers in California Shootout
Albert Villard, 50, reportedly killed three of his brothers at a Tulare County ranch after opening fire during breakfast. He wounded another brother, Joseph, and then fled, leaving a cryptic letter claiming the killings. August Villard, one victim, was a commander of the American Legion post in Delano. Authorities noted no motive is yet established.
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Knights of St John Club Dinners At St John Parish
The Knights of St John the boys club at St John's church held a supper at the parish lounge on State Street Monday evening. Committee in charge: William Rose Wesley Powell Kenneth O Sullivan and Samuel Ricker. Rector gave a talk and games followed the meal. Club officers named Commander Lawrence Craig Vice commanders William Rose Wesley Powell Harris Rogers Secretary Eugenia Hutchings Treasurer Lee Dower Trustees Kenneth O Sullivan Samuel Ricker.
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Wesley Powell
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Harris Rogers
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Lee Dower
Samuel Ricker
Lindberghs widow nears home in Dallas flight
Evangeline Lindbergh radioed from Kelley Field as she embarked on a 1100 mile hop to Detroit with ideal weather. Pilot Harry Brooks led a separate 260 mile flight to Dallas and hoped to reach Detroit in 12 to 15 hours without stopping. The plan included meals delivered at the airfields along the route.
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Detroit
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Breeplane Falls To Rise In Daytona Beach
World fliers Liam F Brock and Edward F Schlee attempted an endurance flight in a heavy monoplane at Daytona Beach Florida. The Price of Detroit failed to lift properly after a smooth takeoff and dumped fuel to prevent a crash, salvaging a safe landing on the sand.
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Wile
Liam F. Brock
Edward F .oSchlee
World Fliers
Detroit
Heavy Storm Slams Northwestern Europe
A three day AOW storm grips Northwestern Europe with heavy gales across northern France England and Belgium. Cross channel shipping crippled and ocean liners faced port entry difficulty while smaller ships sought safety. English villages in the south endure shortages as men trek through drifts to reach aid for starving families.
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Submarine Disaster Story Recalled at Pearly Gate
A poetic piece recounts how a stranger from the S-4 submarine crossing the Styx reaches heaven after a journey of wartime loss. The narrative links the dead crew member to a Beit' s Paul Bradford- A.B. & M. work train distributing thousands of winter or spring workers between North Berwick and Biddeford along the Portland division.
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Salvage Work Aims to Recover Bodies From Submarine
Provincetown Mass December 29 officials said bodies of victims from the $4 submarine disaster may be brought within two or three days as Navy salvage operations proceed. The second tunnel under the submerged hull is half completed and divers may enter the hull before week’s end to prepare compartments for the recovery effort.
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Navy
Heavy buying of railroad equipment and stocks
New York reports heavy buying of railroad equipment shares after a large locomotive and freight opening. Markets edge up under U S Steel and General Motors leadership. Weather impacts shrink business, with Laclewanna sliding nearly 3 points despite extra dividend. National Lead, Continental Insurance, Ketley-Springfeld and DuPont fall several points.
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Clothing Ruined by Carelessness on Muddy Streets
The article laments drivers of trucks injuring pedestrians by mud covered clothing during a wet morning. It calls for stricter driver caution to prevent damage and fines for those responsible.
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Lindbergh seeks South American tour impossible
Washington reports Col Charles Lindbergh told officials in Guatemala City he would like to visit all South American nations but cannot due to Pan American Congress duties in Havana. He appreciated Guatemalan greeting and feared being overwhelmed by crowds at the plane.
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Death claims John I. McGarr in Cape Cod home
Word reached here today of the death of John I. McGarr at his Cape Cod home after a lengthy illness. He served 40 years with the Boston police department, largely as chief investigator in the country’s inspectors unit. He was 85 and survived by his wife, formerly Miss Ataraaret McEvoy of Portsmouth, and one adopted daughter.
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Drawing Card Show for Old Homes Benefit at Colonial Theatre
Portsmouth Players present The Old Homes for the Wentworth Home for Chronic Invalids at the Colonial Theatre. Proceeds aid the new annex nearing completion. Audiences praise the production as professional quality and entertaining, urging attendance.
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Trace of Lost Aviators Quest Hangs on Clue Tonight
Grayson Bab and The Dawn the Destroyers pursue a missing aviator case in northern waters. Destroyers Mahan and Sturlevant report north of Sable Three Coast Guards search WW waters. If no trace is found, the mission may end tonight without new information.
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Honest party to fund annex facility with public support
A fragmented note describes a bid to fund enlargements and a running coat, urging public help by attending an event titled honest party. The annex must be paid for and furnished, and community participation is invited.
Want Game With Haverhill Team Arrangements Posited
The Portsmouth City Five, a leading rogal bowling team, negotiates a match with the fast Haverhill Massachusetts squad. If arranged, both sides would travel, with travel details yet to be fixed.
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Haverhill, Mass
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Haverhill
J Seymour McCarthy Recovers From Knee Operation
J Seymour McCarthy, operated on December 19 for a knee injury from Phillips Exeter Academy days, is recovering well and expected to visit his home on State Street before returning to New Haven Yale University. He will need crutches for several weeks but later hope full recovery. Friends and former schoolmates are glad to hear of his progress.
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Phillipa-Exeter Academy
Fire Devastates Butler Building in Lower Broadway Blast
An immense blaze in lower Broadway led to the collapse of multiple floors in the Butler Building. Firemen narrowly escaped death as eight floors gave way while crews entered from the street. A terrifying explosion followed the collapse, with destruction described across the structure.
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Managing Sec Brow Resigns From Chamber of Commerce
Robert Eustave, who succeeded as managing secretary, submitted his resignation to the board of directors and the action was accepted by the chamber.
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Lee H. Brow
Robert Eustave
Chamber of Commerce
Hax
Traip Academy Class of 1927 Reunion At Kittery Point
The Traip Academy class of 1927 will hold a reunion tonight at the Community House of the Congregational church in Kittery Point at 7 p.m. The event gathers alumni for a social gathering and reminiscences.
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