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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1927

Page

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Three Cramers Cleared in Hickman Case Investigation

Los Angeles December reports indicate Andrew Cramer and brothers Frank and Albert Cramer are cleared of suspicion in the Hickman kidnapping inquiry. Police still seek the link to suspect Andrew Crawar and the Dunning sisters, while questions linger on how the suspect used room numbers 402 and 602 at the Herald Hotel.

Los Angeles Andrew Crawar Ign Edward Hickman Albert Cramer Lankerthim Hickmen Wus Andrew Cramer Heran Hotel San Francisco Hickman Etranger Tuckmar He Bo Hickiman Cramer Herald Perhiaps San Diera Cenori

Ransom Plot Ties to Kidnapping Case In Los Angeles

Phoenix police inform LA officers of a ransom scheme tied to a high profile kidnapping. Letters signed by a figure called the woman in the cage surfaced, while telegraph clues point to two different men using separate messages to Perry Parker. Neighbors recall seeing Hickman and another man with parcels near the apartment the night the child’s bed was delivered. Authorities pursue multiple leads as body fragments turn up along a road.

D Rex Andrew Cramer Phoenix Ariz Los Angeles Cuae Daning Hias San Diez Jase Jost Ozz Perry M. Parker Afarian Kidannes Parker Hickman Gad Billig Hickmen Apaercent

Husband in Jail Victim Hospital After Affray

Fragmented OCR reports a man jailed and a woman hospitalized after an affray. Reading is damaged with many garbled words, but suggests a domestic disturbance or street clash ending with arrests and injuries. Authorities likely investigated the incident and filed preliminary notes.

Man Past 30 Incapable of Absolute Love Warned

The writer declares that a man over thirty cannot experience absolute love. The text critiques romantic ideals and suggests a philosophical stance on love and desire.

Ban Francisch Dee Wil C. Churirt Alzerowler Ani Ana Blondie

Hickman Breaks Under Strain In Kidnapping Probe

The unnamed suspect nicknamed Hickman confesses a wide outlaw career from Kansas City to New York, detailing a string of robberies and a Los Angeles kidnapping. Police officials including Chief Davis, Det. Cline, and DA Keyes pursue further questions as investigations spread from Pendleton to Portland.

Los Angeles Davis Herman Cline Asa BM Keyes Los Angeles County Portland Pendleton Bares Hickman Kansas City Chicago Toledo Cincinnati Pittsburgh Tventy Mile Phila- Leesusé Gettieburg Washington Baltimore Jersey City New York Kensac City

Fox Den Rivalry Shrouded in Magician's Trick Hat

Los Angeles report details a grisly murder case with suspects, a missing part, and a chain of evidence. Police raided the highway threat building hours after the crime, connecting to a woman’s apparent weapon and a hair strand tied to the victim. Investigators uncover links to a home, an apartment, and a suspect tied to a local theater figure.

Los Angeles Dee Hickintz Ahegn Ebell Polly Elioverd Vihoy Ake Reneon

Warning to Youths by Hickman in Pendleton Jail

Williaw E. Hickman, in a signed statement to City Attorney Randall at the Pendleton jail, warns youths nationwide against crime. He portrays crime as money without work and urges honesty, responsibility, and law respect to avoid wrecking life and society. He cites the Parker case as an example of crime’s worst outcomes and urges readers to think over his mistake.

Pendleton Ore Des America Williaw E. Hickman CG. J. Randall West Coast Parker

Burial for Hutcheson Held in Edna Funeral

Funeral services were held at Edna Saturday for Ghartes Hutcheson age 47 who led In.o at San Antonio Hospital Friday morning. Hutcheson was a native of Texas. Survivors include two sisters Mrs. John Taung and Ciande Beund of Edna and brothers J. M. Hutch won and W. O. Hfutcheson of Inez.

Hutcheson Edna Ghartes Hutcheson San Antonio Hospital John Taung Ciande “Beund J. M. Hutchwon W. O. Hfutcheson Inez

Mayor Frees Petty Offenders After Early Jail Visit

Mayor M. Chambers ordered the release of all prisoners on minor charges after a Saturday inspection of the jail. Commissioner Phil Wright oversaw the Christmastime release. Police suspect a murderer used threats to keep a girl silent and may have used anesthetics. investigators seek additional evidence to confirm motives and sequence of events.

M. Chambers Nicholas Christems Ilzouern Phil Wright

Auto Thefts Verified In Kansas City Case Details

A report confirms multiple auto thefts in Kansas City. William Tilward Afirkmat owned a car taken from Independence, Mo. The thief, a youth, used force to seize the vehicle the night of Nov 7 and promised to return it the next day but never did. The car was found later with about 4000 miles on the odometer. Police pursued leads but could not identify the thief, and the incident mirrors a similar mode of theft on another Cook machine from Monte.

Kaasas City Pullee William Tilward Williny Ook Mbarion Coulckene Vwirkwan Hickman Marian Sram Ur Herbert Fy Mantes Tto de. Monte

Was Hickman: Hot Dtd cM Nom Postpones Visit Plans

Eva Heckman, mother of 9 year old Alison Edward, confessed kidnapper of Marin Parker, will postpone traveling to see her son after Col. Charles Edwards says transportation will be arranged. Edward was convicted of forgery in Los Angeles. offers of financial assistance poured in, but she declined racial aid and will await further arraignments.

Kansas City J Ars Eva Heckman Yenralison Edward Marin Parker Col Charles Edwards 50 Lice Los Angeles Marvin Edwards Oregon Ecores J Tun

Hickman Shy Rumors Allege Family Discord

In Hickman Texas on December 24, Thomas W. Hickman denied rumors about his ex wife, mother of William Eilean Hickman, attempting self harm and entering a mental hospital in Arkansas. He claimed a nervous breakdown, not insanity, and disputed elopement stories with a neighbor. He said he sent $200 and deeded property to his former wife, stating poverty prevents hiring lawyers.

EL Tas Tex Thomas W. Hickman Marian Parker Willian Eilean Hickman Arkansas Hickman Insane Asylum Hickman Ases de Kansan New Mexico Oklaherm Bnosos City Edwerd Wenge

Pope Receives Yule Tidings Across Nations

Dec 2 21 Pyne Villa unfurls Christmas cheer as teams from the United States bring holiday greetings. The scene shows a gathering where officials and locals exchange Yuletide wishes and cultural messages across borders.

Island Inhabitants See First Automobile Off Florida

Pigeon Key residents and visitors, from children to adults, crowded around the island’s first automobile. An attempted long drive toward Key West was halted by darkness, while the car’s unusual presence drew curious inspection from all ages.

Florida Pigeon Key Gbry Island Nolan Key West Esa Algemande Pia Saci

Bomb Damages Buenos Aires Bank Branch

A damaged Buenos Aires bank branch building suffered an explosion today. Several persons were injured, and authorities investigated the incident as they reported victims among the staff and customers.

Buenos Aires Dees National City Bome New York

Automobiles and Markets Dominate Page Amid Global Affairs

Today’s page highlights a USEFUL automobile and market trends as the year nears, noting price pressures and a 3 percent advance in “cal sauney” costs. It references judge Gary, stock levels around 220, and a renewed slump forecast. Meanwhile Mageolini leads Italy’s push in the Mediterranean, and Italian flyer Rensso Donato sets a United States record at 192 feet, with observers noting dangers of high altitudes.

Matt Speer Wiig Steel Gary Italy Mageolini Gace Rensso Donato United States Borshs

World Honors SARS Bat Contnioud From Page One

A fragment from a page describes Bethlehem’s old houses with rainwater storage, and mentions Mary and Joseph in a biblical scene. It notes Bethlehem women in white and links the area to the Church of the Nativity and the birthplace of Jesus.

Guard Shot While Protecting Christmas at Church

A 60 year old Black guard named Maples was shot and severely wounded early Christmas morning while on duty at Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, as poor families awaited charity. The shooting occurred after the guard had kept watch to allow a Christmas event to proceed.

Bern Browett Winck Akaples Charles Borromet Catholic Church Christems

Ice Man Robbed of Grinding Device on Neverro Street

Reported theft notes an ice grinding device stolen from a wagon on Neverro Street. The incident occurred at daybreak with a man named FaLLy Ere nt described as the victim. Police are investigating the burglary and seek witnesses who saw the thief or handling of the grinder.

Ice Man Dia Ale Ict Wogon Neverro Street

Christmas Services at St Mark's Church

The public is invited to Christmas services at St Mark's Episcopal Church between Trails Park and Summitian Plaza. The schedule lists Holy Eucharist and meditation by the rector, a sermon on Earth Peace, church school care, and evening prayer with the Nativity themed remarks.

Condinly Im Vitel St Mark’s Church Episcopal Church Trails Park Smunirion Andiartom Plaza

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