Salvage Demands Continue Amid Weather Threats
Reports from Boston and Provincetown describe salvage operations on the sunken S-4 submarine. Admiral Hughes says work will proceed despite risks, even at the cost of human life, while Rear Admiral Andrews confirms the crew’s deaths are certain. Tests show oxygen depletion and the torpedo room hazards persist.
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Boston
Charlee F. Hughes
United States Test
Philip Andrew
Naval Distriol
Savona
Andraws
Hugh. Veusenglig
Alr
Provincetown
Mana
Moritus
Falcon
Frank Drumby
New Chevy Plans Complete Line of Cars for January
In December 83, General Motors Corp Chevrolet division announced a complete new line of cars to be released January 4. President T. W. Kudsen of Chevrolet Motor Company stated production of the new model, Dir. Xouigensel, has been underway in several plants since December 12. Details on changes and prices will be released in January.
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Atyles
Buggy Brings 20 Cents at Lavandt Iowa Auction
Odd sale at Lavandt Iowa reports a buggy bought for 20 cents after a crowd of about 600 watched an old mare fail to attract bids. The item likely would have cost more a day earlier amid the disorganized turnout.
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Lavandt
Iowa
World altitude record set by Renato Patt in Turin
Renato Patt reportedly shattered the world altitude record by reaching 11,527 meters, about 38,792 feet, in a flight announced from Turin on December 23. The prior record of 38,474 feet was held by Lieut. Carlton Champion of the United States.
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Turin
Taly
Renato Patt
Collemls
Carlton C. Champion
United States
Weather bureau unsure on Christmas forecast in Washington
Weather Bureau officials in Washington described today as one of those times when forecasts could not extend beyond 84 hours. They would not say whether the outlook for fair and continued cold weather would hold for Christmas Sunday and Monday, leaving conditions for Santa Claus unclear.
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Washington
Dew
Weather Bureau
Santa Claus
Undertaker Drops Dead At Funeral in Branmen Wisconsin
Funeral services for Mrs. A. F Johnson were conducted yesterday at the Norwegian Lutheran Church in Branmen Wisconsin. Word arrives that the officiating pastor, Mr. Anderson, collapsed during the service and died. Local authorities said the incident occurred while the pallbearers were preparing the casket, prompting an abrupt end to the ceremony.
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Branmen
Wis
Dee
Mra. A
Witnesses Tie Shirly Murder to Shepherdstown Party
Testimony at Harrison arraignment in Shepherdstown links party guests to the night Shirly vanished. Prosecution cites brawl with Ernest J. Shirley and Harrigan’s attempt to move and hide Shirley's body under a railroad bridge at Antietam. Defense plan and additional witness statements loom as grand jury prep continues.
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Chuceuca J. Harrison
Mernante
Ernest J. Shirley
Shepherdstown
Burley
Reilroad
Antietam
Harrigon Wan Saun
Shirley
Harrigon
Albert T. Moler
Harrison
Moley
Norfolk and Western Bridge
West Virginia
Louisa
Maile Myers
Whoge
Harrison Ha
Harrigan
Charles Wittshiva
Franklin Hardy
Mulville
W. Va
Statin
Jona Shirley
Marsluon
Louise Adler
Wiunetts
Benerie Avenue
Ils
Ulty
Mise Allen
Har‘yon
Hageratown
Juror Shows Resentment in Teapot Dome Trial
Washington dispatch reports juror Halward J. Kidwell resisting questioning in the Teapot Dome jury tampering case. Kidwell, part of the Fall-Sinclair trio, accused Assistant District Attorney James J. O Leary of improper pressure as the prosecutor pressed him on his father’s affidavit. Justice Atddoli warned Kidwell not to discuss the case with anyone before testifying.
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Washington
Halward J. Kidwell
Teapot Dome
James J. O'Leary
O'Leary
Hidwell
Sinclair
Kidwell
Ma Fither
Atddoli
Fall at Children's Home Fatal to John G Orr
A fall at the Chambersburg Children's Home proved fatal to John G Orr of Chambersburg aged six. Orr, longtime president of the Childress Ad Society of Fradldin County for 36 years, was initially believed surviving but died several hours later.
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Chambersburg
John G. Orr
Von
Chambersturg
Hickman’s Story Sent Him Toward Gallows In Oregon Case
William Edward Hickman faces murder and kidnapping charges after a confession to abducting Marion Parker led police to seek two alleged accomplices, “Cramer” and “June Dunning.” Oregon connections, extradition steps, and the strong potential for the death penalty are outlined as investigators pursue leads and await trial. The case centers on Hickman’s claim of planning the crime with an unseen partner, amid a nationwide manhunt and a reward exceeding $90,000.
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Los Angeles
Dev
William Edward Hickmen
Little Marion Parker
Pendleton
Ore
Cramer
June Dunning
Cramere
Hickman
Andrew Gromer
Cletriet
California
County Grand Jury
Ha Wag
Young
Sacramento
Pelice
Oregon
Singer
Avith “Cramer
Olen
Fox
Youth in California Kidnapping Case Hints at Freethinking Madness
Pendleton Oregon reports a youth named Hickman remarks on possible insanity and freedom while awaiting trial for the Meanttall Parker kidnapping and slaying in Los Angeles. He questions how to act when crazy, cites a prior acquittal, and boasts of avoiding police pressure. He dismisses religion, laments publicity, and shows uneven, disjointed statements versus confident ransom letters.
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Pendleton
William
Dail
Fox
Meanttall Parker
Los Angeles
W. H. Robins
First Baptist Church
Hickwat
Hickman
Hichman
Man hanged for Christmas Day murder in Champaign County
Hertchell Andrews, 25, of Heat’s, Uttered his last words Merry Christmas before the gallows in Champaign County Court Yard. He murdered Thomas Tate, 65, in a Christmas Day 1926 brawl at a four-corner bar. Tate died after being stabbed during the incident.
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Urbana
Des
Hertchell Andrews
Champaign County Court
Thomas Tate
Andrews
Tate
Used Hearse for Joyride Reported in Suburban Incident
A chaotic incident involved a hearse used for a joyride with a young woman present. The driver abandoned the vehicle in Queens after leaving it near a building, then returned hours later to find the hearse again missing. Details are sparse due to the damaged text.
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Novirse
Rive
Roth
Police Head Crusader Held in Ludlow Arrests
Jos A Fouche Ludlow chief of police for three years faces charges of accepting a bribe amid a conspiracy. An arrest of a police station official followed a raid on a Ludlow farm on November 12 locating a large still. Fouche previously served in state police and had a record of strict enforcement.
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Ludlow
Mass
Jos. A. Fouche
Lodgy
Bin
Stud
Ludlow Farm
Foucho
Arm Fracture Sidelights Edge Mont Youth Injury
Herbert Baker aged 12 of Edge mont sustained a fractured arm today when the engine of his authors machine kicked. Nine bones were damaged, with the arm showing injuries and a need for medical care.
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Herbert Baker
Edgemont
Captors Get Many Offers in Oregon Case
Pendleton Oregon December 23 Buck Lieuallen state traffic officer and police chief Tom Gurdane, famed for capturing William E Hickman, receive national acclaim and offers worth lucrative salaries as candidates for the hall of fame. Lieuallen long served as a cowboy in eastern Oregon while Gurdane, a veteran peace officer, stands among Oregon's best.
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Pendleton
Geell Lieuallen
Buck
Tom Gurdane
William E. Hickman
Liuallen
Oregon
Shief
Police
la Che
Oregons
Mother Wants to Go to Aid Son at Once in Kansas City
Kansas City tale reports William Bawara Hickman’s family reacting to his confession of kidnapping Marian Parker for Los Angeles. Mother Hoa Hickman pleads to go to Edward at once, fearing he will be killed, while father Thomas Hickman and others seek confirmation of the charges.
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Kansas City
Dee
William Bawara Hickman
Aodey
Marian Parker
Los Angeles
Gallapee
Hoa Hickman
Edward
Hin
Isis
Hiller
Mary
Thomas Hickman
Poward
Beta
Cpl
Charles Edwards
Marlants
Mia
Hietman “Longpartailon
Still Believe in Him Telegram Sent to William Hickman
Kansas City dispatch reports Eva Hickman sent a telegram to her son William Hickman now jailed in Pendleton Oregon as the kidnapper of Marian Parker. The message urged truth in God and patience, referencing connections to Chas Edwards and Cap Bayuris and noting Edwards was paroled after a bank fraud confession.
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Kansas City
Eva Hickman
William Baward Hickman
Pendleton
Oregon
Marian Parker
Los Angeles
Sud
Sil Belove
Edwards
Sam
Jruyday
Cap” Bayuris
bleut-Cal
Chas
E. Edwards
Dhet Av
Dnerily
Edward
Martin Parker
Western Maryland to Buy Control of Chesapeake and Ohio Rail
Washington December 25. Par mington to purchase control of the two million shares of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad in Baltimore was granted the Weaton Maryland town by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The Western Maryland will pay $326,000 for the carrier stock, which amounts to $125,000 per share. The commission held the proposed price fair and reasonable in light of the carrier’s authority.
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Washington
Parmington
Chesapeake and Curtliny
Baltimore
Maryland
Inturatats Commerce Commission
Marylou Wit
Paid Them Not To Get Married
Philadelphia December details reveal a 12 year liaison with a Pennsylvania bachelor earning $1,090,000 and $250,000 to a Philadelphia spinster and a Chester widow. Mrs Lascelles Bell inherits most of Clarence Deshong estate. Miss Bernice McNulty receives $259,000 from William Gibram. Deshong estate valued over $1,000,000.
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Philadel Pria
Pennsylvania
Philadelpha
Chester
Lascelles Bell
Clarence Deshong
Bernice McNulty
William Glbram
Pittsburgh
Deshongs
Kidnaper Hickman Captured After Oregon Chase
William E. Hickman, the Los Angeles kidnapper, was captured by Oregon officials after a coast-to-coast manhunt. He awoke in his Pendleton cell and confessed in a disjointed, hysterical manner about the crime and the murder of a 12-year-old girl in Los Angeles, with details tying to a string of payments and a green Hudson car.
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Prema
Pendleton
Ore
William E. Hickman
Los Angeles
Hickman
Soma
Yelly
Pacifc
P. King
Perry M.parker
Tnt
He. Mart
Secomphico
Cramer
Los’ ‘Angeles
Despariado
Oregon Oflicera
Parker
Seattle
Vrs
Guck
Tom Gurdano
Pedleton
Vendeton
Alpariey
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B. Grorge
Solan
Joseph J. McGinley
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Su'a
Frank H. Trumby
Lua
Say ‘Shirly
Clarence Harrison
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Quickman
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W.M. Railway
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