Avers Evangelist's Daughter-In-Law Is Wrecker of Family
Los Angeles January 23. Jerome Walsh chief counsel for Hickman says his client does not admit killing Marian Parker and has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. If found sane, an arrest of judgment will prompt a new trial, and Hickman’s defense plans to begin Monday with the opening defense witness.
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Los Angeles
Marian Parker
Jerome Walsh
Hickman
Walsh
California
A. L. Skoog
Kansas City
Alienists
State Fails to Score in Hill Murder Trial
Ottawa Illinois January 28 The state fails to convict with its own witness in the Harry Hill murder trial as Sydney Iskowitch cannot positively identify a mudstained suit as the garment sold to Hill in February 1926. Iskowitch falters under cross-examination and admits uncertainty while Albert Finchame testifies about ice delivery.
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Ottawa
Ill
Harry Hill
Streator
Sydney Iskowitch
Streator Clothier
Young Hill
Hill
Albert Finchame
Hill Science
Youth Controls Millions Heir To $10 Million Trust
A youth heir to a vast fortune gains control of a $10,000,000 trust fund created by his father as the grandfather’s estate is managed in York. The arrangement provides $20 weekly support while arrangements continue.
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Feter
Ote Eeee
Nin
York
Contested City Election Victory Upheld by Alabama Court
The Alabama Supreme Court overruled a rehearing request in the contest suit filed by Ashley Beatty against Hartwell’s September city commission win. The ruling confirms Hartwell’s place on the commission, rejecting broader challenges to eligibility and results. Separate federal cases involve Patrick O Shaughnessy and George Donaghue, convicted in a 1924 prohibition case, with April trials after immunity claims and prior reversals by higher courts.
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Alabama Today
Ashley H. Beatty
Hartwell
City Commission
Beatty
Jesse F. Hogan
Vincent Kilborn
Outns
Patrick J. O’shaughnessy
George & Donaghue
Donaghue
Paul Cazalas
W. H
U States Supreme Court
Court of 1S
Mobile
Hickman sanity trial stalls as jurors face doubt
In Los Angeles the Hickman case enters a confusion over weekend recess as the jury reviews whether the kidnapper and slayer of Marian Parker can distinguish right from wrong. Nine men and three women are formally seated but jurors remain unsure about mental state.
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Los Angeles
William Edward Hickman
Marian Parker
Committees Urge Road Expenditure After Snow
Washington reports show lawmakers pressed for a $40,300,000 roads program despite the holiday. After a heavy snowfall, committees in both the Senate and House consulted with the White House to push the plan on President Coolidge.
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Washington
Capitol
West
Congress
White House
Cool- Botha
House
Austrian Discount Rate Cut by National Bank
Vienna January 28 The Austrian National Bank reduced the discount rate from six and a half percent to six percent.
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Vienna
Trian National Bank
Mobilian Named Aide to Prohibition Area Director
Smith, a former Mobilian, is assigned as aide in charge of the Prohibition area as Thad W. Rowden moves to St. Louis. The swap, announced by O. D. Jackson, takes effect February 1 with the east Florida division added to the New Orleans district.
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Mobile
New Orleans
Prince Ilyinski Heir May Visit the United States
London dispatch reports the newborn son of Grand Duke Dmitri’s American-born wife is viewed as a potential Russian heir. Through Princess Tryinski the grandduke family plans a U S visit this summer so outsiders may see the infant. Theelia remains unnamed and details are incomplete due to garbled text.
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London
Prince Ilyinski
Dmitri
Russia
United States
Tryinski
Audrey Emery
Join Emery
Ted
Stathduke
Reed Headquarters Opened at Houston
Reed announces the opening of its new headquarters in Houston Texas on January date. The move strengthens the firm’s presence and signals expansion plans.
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REED
Houston
South Won't Support Smith in 1930 Nominating Fight
Indiana reports E Y Mullins of Louisville says the South will not back Governor Smith or any wet candidate. Mullins, addressing the Southern Association and the World Baptist Churches in Indianapolis, calls Smith a wet and a Tammany protege, asserting such a ticket won't pass in the country.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Smith
New Ae
E.Y. Mullins
Louisville
Southern Association
World's of Baptist Churches
Indiana
Tammany
Chicago Gangsters Rob Wisconsin Athletic Club Heist
Six men believed to be Chicago gangsters invaded the Wisconsin Athletic Club in Milwaukee on January 28, holding up 20 to 30 members and conducting a belt search for money and jewelry before fleeing the scene.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin Athletic Club
Alabama Colonel Thompson Dies in New York
Col. Jefferson De Mont Thompson aged 63, an noted Alabama figure, dies in New York. His career included military service and public prominence within the state. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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Jefferson de Mont Thompson
Ohio Chief Reports Brother Dead in Columbus
Police chief Warren Burch says a man believed to be Nixon’s brother is dead in Columbus with contact in Mobile. Authorities confirm the death and are investigating the circumstances.
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Ohio
Warren Burch
Nixon
Mobile
Tha
Columbus
Harris to Push Bill for Limit on Mex Influx
Senator Harris of Washington promises a bill to curb Mexican immigration asserting most workers are illiterate and that cotton production totals about one and a half million bales. The remarks were made amid debates on labor and immigration policy.
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Harris
Washington
Railway Officials View State Docks
Railroad executives McKellar Louis and H G McLean of the Southern Railway visit state docks to assess cargo traffic and port facilities. They discussed freight movements and potential improvements with local authorities during the Mobile inspection.
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Mobile
McKellar Louis
Southern Railway
H. G. McLean
Last Minute News Flashes On Civil Service Tests
Civil Service Commission advises postponement for some prohibition positions due to many failures on initial tests. In New York a swan saved a child's life yesterday, with the event reported today.
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Civil Service Commission
Censorship Stance Drawn Against All Media
P Kehn, a San Seemandian woman, argued today that any censorship targeting movies, press, or pulpit is unconstitutional and ineffective. The remarks were made in New York on January 2.
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New York
P. Kehn
Florence
San Seemdiaen
Negro jailed for contempt in building eviction case
Genetwombudge Joel W. Goldsby refused to surrender keys to a house and land on Lexington Avenue. He was ordered vacate and previously given eight hours in jail. On refusal to comply, an indefinite sentence was imposed after today’s proceedings.
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Joel W. Goldsby
Sion
Lexing
Bop
Masked intruder flees from house in Simmons street
A burglar wearing a black mask entered the home of Mrs. P. W. street in Simmons 262. fleeing suspect escaped as neighbors heard a disturbance. Police were summoned but details on pursuit were not released.
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P. W. Street
Simmons
Bouth Jackson
Deputy Destroys Whiskey Still in Lone Operation
Deputy Sheriff Joe Stringfellow, working alone near Milk House branch on Government Street, destroyed a 60 gallon illicit whiskey still yesterday afternoon. He also found about 10 barrels of mash and the distilling outfit, with six of the items still on scene.
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Gauter Tk
Wien
Milk House
Government _ street road
Joe Stringfellow
City Loses Suit Over Tax On Paying Work
The city failed in a tax dispute tied to property outside its limits after paving Spring Hill avenue. The case involved a dispute over territorial scope and potential levy, with appeal noted to the supreme court for a final ruling.
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Mobile
Spring Hill Avenue
Louiselle Owens Lane
Murrers
Eee
Cadens
Savane
Supreme Court
Hotelmen to View Estate at Langdon
Hotel officials will view the Langdon estate to assess its value and possible development prospects. The inspection follows recent inquiries into local property opportunities and investor interest in the Langdon area.
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Langdon
Stowaway Begins Trip Back Home On Vela
William Kieserling a 24 year old stowaway who entered the country aboard the steamship Vela began his return voyage home on the same vessel yesterday. He and another stowaway jumped overboard to escape immigration patrol but were later rescued with Kieserling showing extensive leg lacerations from shark attacks.
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William Kieserling
Vela
Kiieserling
Kieserling
Bridgeworker Hart Seriously Injured in River Incident
A bridgeworker named Hart was seriously injured in an incident on the Tensas River. Rescue efforts were underway as authorities investigated the accident and secured the work site.
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Tensas
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