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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1928

Page

2

Hickman Facetious Before San Quentin Sentencing

News Service report from Los Angeles details William Edward Hickman in jail awaiting sentence for the Marion Parker kidnapping and murder. He speaks jovially about the rope, contemplates death, and doubts sanity while expressing a predestined fate and a wish to be studied posthumously.

Los Angeles William Edward Hickinan Marion Parker San Quentin Penitentiary J. J. Trabuccu

Brooks Fliers Schedule Rain Delay Makeup Session

Training at Brooksfield will be held Saturday morning to recoup time lost to recent cloudy and rainy weather. Normally no flying on Saturdays or Sundays, but the schedule now requires recovery of hours in the four train periods with student hours rising from 50 to 63 and total work extending to 100 hours.

Heme Brooksfield Roust Mure 1 Stidenis Coures Etudenis Ieee

18 Flying Cadets Will Take Exams

A misread OCR item notes 18 flying cadets are to take exams with details about reserve officer training and verification by the executive secretary G. Williamson. It mentions a meeting schedule on weeknights and a writing school held alongside regular elections and army polling, though text is garbled.

Atry Yo Mlc G. Willameon Raed Chyer Williamson

Paper Company Official on Trip in San Antonin Veriday

Col Martin d. Cottine, president of Crahem Vance company, slated to pore through San Antonin Veriday with Right on pote Mon SL Louie 1 Mexe Ann OEP fer the Misangel Prelfic enid rea.

Paper Company Martin d. Cottine Crahem Vance Company San Antonin Veriday

Hickman Pleased by Publicity in Courtroom Moment

In Los Angeles on February 10 the Vite courtroom heard Willem Edward Lehman receive a verdict of sane. He greeted reporters and posed for photographers, relishing the attention as he awaits sentencing for his crimes.

Dy International Los Angel Ca Vite Iudge J Hall of Justice

Parker Family Reacts Calmly to Hickman Verdict

Interpretable News Service reports in Los Angeles on February 10 that Derry Parker and his family express no rancor after William Hickman is found guilty. Perry Parker says the Jew harmed no one must be protected from similar violence, while noting justice must prevent further harm to innocent people. The family rejects vengeance and emphasizes safeguarding others from such crimes.

Interpatheral Los Angeles Derry M. Parker Marlon William Edward Hickman Perry W. Parker Parker Hickman Theik Bickman

Thieves Loot Homes in San Antonio Burglary Spree

Thieves robbed multiple residences on South Presa and West Ruyscell Place in San Antonio on a Thursday night. They stole two boxes of Terns from A L Braden and damaged rugs curtains a golf bag and clubs at Dietch home. Leonard store at 708 Fourth Treees reported candy cigars and soda water stolen. Suspects fled near Hamsmer Profurtx company on Medina Street abandoning campaign and oil items.

Bome San Antonio A. L. Braden Presa Street A. Dietch West Ruyscell Place Pwlirr Hamsmer Profurtx Company Booth Medina

Texas Vegetable Shipments Near Peak in 24 Hours

Terag shipped about 12 0 worth of vegetables and fruit in the past twenty four hours, per J Austen Hunter of the state and federal market newn burrwa, who reported Fiiley that 384 cnt moved along the state. The peak shipment of the Winter ren a sees cabbage and celery rising to near four rows high with spinach and cabbage listed among others. Other vegetables included delicate mixed items, beets, cauliflower, lettuce and related produce in notable quantities.

J. Austen Hunter Newn Burrwa Fiiley Alee Ninetrenoyen Cata

FOX ATTORNEYS PLAN FIGHT TO LAST DITCH

Hickman faces possible appeal and new trial motions after a verdict that labeled him insane. Attorneys plan to challenge the legality of the proceedings and a California law affecting plea handling. Prosecution indicates possible delays in a second murder case and execution.

FOX

Fox's Heartbroken Mother Prepares to Return Home

Los Angeles reports on February 10 as Mrs. Hickman, mother of William Edward Hickman, travels from Bangs City after a verdict declaring her son guilty of kidnapping and murder. Alfred Hickman sits with her, while messages of sympathy flood the defense office. In El Paso, Texas, Hickman Sr. laments the trial and says his son did not get a fair examination as he works at a railroad job.

AgEiCa University of Chicago Hickwan Trabucco Marian Walker International Gereine Los Angeles Bangs Cit Foz Fiz Bli Mariéa Parker Alfred William Kauss City Jerome Walsh Richard Cantillon Hickman Ninas Service EL Paso Texas Way Hickman William Edward Hickman Marian Parker Southern Pacific Railroad California

Alamo Heights Court Hearing on Cost Plus Contract

In Thirty seventh district, a hearing on the Colglazier Hoff cost plus contract for city improvements at Alamo Heights continues. Witnesses including Hume and engineer Thaston testify on bids, bonds, and the proposed sewer disposal plant while residents contest the 12 percent commission as exorbitant and not competitively set.

Contenc Alamo Heights WH. Hume Flume Hume Stein Fiteln Col

San Antonio Women Vote to Adopt Smock Uniforms

City businesswomen at the Chamber of Commerce voted Friday to begin wearing smock uniforms at work starting Monday. The move aims to protect clothing, allow dressing for evening wear, and keep uniforms neat. Edith LaRose proposed the idea, noting adoption in large eastern and northern cities as practical and economical.

San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Chamber Edith LaRose LaRose LaRone

Lindy to Carry Air Mail Again

Washington dispatch reports Charles Lindbergh will resume air mail flights on February 20 and 21 between Chicago and St. Louis, with the return flight marking the route’s reopening. The ship’s markings will include a horse shoe shaped stamp bearing the route name and pilot designation, as posts along the Chicago to St. Louis corridor, including Springfield and Peoria, resume service.

Washington Chicago-St. Louis Lindy Atick Lindbarzh Chicago-St. Loui Rote Fatia Springfield Peoria Minols

Woman's costume hints color and style trends

A fragment suggests eight green war becoming a trend and colors signaling spring. It notes that a black tie adds the finishing touch to the outfit that every woman desires, implying a business-like elegance in the unfolding fashion.

Kuppenheimer

Valley Legion Somite Planned

Appointment of a national American Legion convention committee for the Lower Te Grande valley will be made Monday night at a gathering of representatives of legion posts of that district with secretaries of each chamber of commerce and leading businessmen at Mercedes. Philip B. Stang, convention director, said the meeting will cover apprehension features for Legionnaires who make the trip after the convention in October. An organization of a 100-piece brass band from the valley to participate in the national convention is under way.

American Legion Lower Te Grande Valley Legion Mercedes Philip B. Stang Stupp

Hotel Men Visit San Antonio From Baker Hotel

Fenton Baker manager and Howard Tayden assistant manager of the Baker hotel in Caline are visiting in San Antonio.

Fenton Baker Howard Tayden Baker Hotel Caline San Antonio

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