Hickman’s Claim of Accomplice Shattered in Cramer Case
Longtime prisoner Andrew Cramer, named by a kidnapper as the girl’s slayer, remains in jail as the case develops. The article notes a nearby resident, A J Titus, urging early city improvements including sewer and water mains along Vaughan Street to the city limits to aid residences, reduce lakes and mud puddles by Calvary cemetery, and protect Falls Avenue from Cleveland Street to the city limits.
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Andrew Cramer
Vaughan Street
A. J. Titus
Falls Avenue
Calvary Cemetery
Cleveland Street
The Big Capture at Echo Oregon
In Echo Oregon a state officer and a chief of police stopped a speeding green automobile and captured William Edward Hickman the alleged Marion Parker kidnapper. Hickman admitted his identity and confessed stealing the ransom money but denied the murder. Los Angeles authorities pursued a conspirator named Andrew Cramer and June Dunning as Hickman claimed. they found no trace of either. Hickman faces Los Angeles indictment with extradi tion papers prepared as public calls for swift justice rise.
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Echo
Ore
Pendleton
Willam Edward Hickman
Marion Parkin
Tom Gurdane
Buck Lidwwallen
Hickman
Andrew Cramer
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Hickmran
Noose
Cramer
June Dunning
Athwar
Cal
William Edward Wicktman
Dow
Oregon
Little Marion Parker
Boyle Heights
Dunning
Lyn
William
Marion’ Parker
Remus
Kansas City
INS
Wiliam Edward Hickman
Eva Hickman
Arkansas State Hospital
Little Rock
West Hartford
Ark
Kidnaner
E. B. Jones
Salvage Efforts Continue For Sub S-4 Amid Storm Risks
Boston reports that salvage operations on the submarine S-4 will continue as long as possible without risking divers' lives. Admiral Hughes and Rear Admiral Andrews signaled persistence despite weather limits, canceling Christmas leaves aboard the yard and ship. A rescue fleet near Provincetown presses work under Brumby, with 20 divers preparing to pass iron chains to attach pontoons while weather remains favorable.
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Boston
Charles F. Highes
U. S. Fleet
Phillip Andrews
First Naval District
Andrews
Admiral Hughes
Navy Yard
Washington
Provincetown
Mags
Frank H. Brumby
Falcon
Navy
Indictments in Hickman Murder Case After 28 Minute Grand Jury
Perry Parker, father of Marion Parker, testified that the mutilated body of his child was handed to him after he paid "the Fox" $1,500. He wept as he described the grim scene while the grand jury returned indictments against William Edward Hickman in a murder case that shocked the city.
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Willam Edward Hickman
Marion Parker
Perry Parker
Parker
Hammill Orders Road Bond Sale Postponement
Des Moines reports Governor Hammill said the Iowa Supreme Court must rule on the constitutionality of the proposed state road bond law before any sale of state bonds. The action was endorsed by all state highway commission members in a statement issued after the announcement.
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Des
Moines
Iowa ‘Supreme Court
Hammill
State Highway Commission
Goveror
Four Killed As Train Hits Car Near Columbus
Three men and one woman were killed instantly when their car was struck by a Big Fox passenger train at Monta Rose crossing near Columbus. All four occupants were from Golim bus. Two victims were identified as Joe Serby and Angel Fonday. the other man and the woman remained unidentified.
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Columbus
O. der
Monta Rose Crossing
Here
Golimbus
Joe Serby
Angel Fonday
Santa Helps Fill Coolidge Icebox With Holiday Cheer
Washington, D. C. Dec. 23. Santa Claus gave President Coolidge nine fine turkeys for the White House icebox, plus four brace of partridges, a couple of ducks and a fat goose. Fruits, nuts and candy fill the kitchen, while sacks of vegetables arrive from across the United States. A notable gift was 10 pounds of honey from the Black Hills.
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Washington, D. C
Santa Claus
White House
President Coolidge
Black Hills
Infection claims boy’s life after eye infection spreads
A Nevada boy died after an eye infection spread to his brain and frontal sinus. He battled the illness for several days, appeared to improve, then suffered a sudden relapse and died yesterday within hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Garl Eye
Wife Deserter and Defendant in Suit for Damages Gone
Davenport dispatch reports J. H. Barnet of Davenport is missing amid lawsuits totaling 45 000 dollars filed by estates of W. H. Steenbock and William Reece, alleged to have died in a collision with Barnet's car. Barnet's wife claims attempted kidnapping and seeks his arrest. She says a man offered to reveal Barnet’s location for 24 dollars.
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Davenport
Dre
J. H. Barner
Barnet
W. H. Steenbock
William
Reece
Barney
Reward for Hickman Climbs to Six Figures in West
In Los Angeles on December 23 authorities and residents pool funds exceeding 50 000 possibly reaching 100 000 for Edward Hickman arrest dead or alive. The reward may be split into three equal shares with George Willoughby of Seattle credited for locating Hickman and two Oregon officers who captured him slated to receive portions.
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Hickman
Los Angeles
Cal
Edward Hickman
George Willoughby
Seattle
Oregon
Trainmaster Bowen Promoted to Assistant Division Superintendent
Sioux City January 23. Pi AW S Bowen trainmaster of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway here since 1996 has been promoted to assistant division superintendent with headquarters at Terre Haute Indiana it was announced here.
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Sioux City
Ja. der
Pi— AW. S. Bowen
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Sinterintendent
Terre Haute
Ind
Courier Delivery Reminder and Evening Call Policy
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5 30. If you fail to receive your paper by that time due to carrier error or other cause, please call 5190 for a replacement. Calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.
Lindbergh Arrival Sparks Honduran Festivities in Tegucigalpa
Reports from Managua and Tegucigalpa describe preparations for Col. Charles A. Lindbergh’s visit around Jan. 1. Hotels are filling as Honduran officials plan a welcome, a special parliament session, and a freedom of the city grant while cautioning security over rebel activity near Nueva Segovia.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Charles A. Lindbergh
Honduras
Nueva Segovia
Horthern
Sandino
Lindbergh
Col. Lindbergh
Tegucigalpa
Paz Baraona
Ananala
Refund on culverts via road law amendment discussed
Des Moines reports that county supervisors and others consider an amendment to the state road law to reimburse counties for culvert expenditures on primary roads. The current law refunds bridges and right of way only, and a legal opinion says culverts aren’t included. The proposal could involve about 500 000 for the state but may delay hard surfacing of primary roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spaviel Servier
Des Moines
Complete New Line of Chevrolet Cars to Be Out
Detroit Michigan December 23 The Chevrolet division of General Motors, Ford Motors competitor, will bring out a complete new line of cars. W S Knudsen president of Chevrolet announced the changes will be unveiled on a later date with no details on changes or prices yet available.
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Chevrolet
Detroit
Mich
General Motors Corporation
Ford Mator Company
W. 8. Knudsen
Chevrolet Company
Orphan Home Refuses Santa Claus as Christmas Stork
Des Moines December 93 reports the Town Children's Home society denying Santa Claus as a Christmas stork. Miss Laure Taft, superintendent, said no babies would be wsaed this year for tree decorations. A Guthrie county farmer asked to borrow a baby for his wife, but the request was refused.
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Des Moines
Laure Taft
Town Children’s Home Society
Guthrie County
Childrens Home
Plans Sea Hop Start Tonight from New York
Mrs Frances Wilson Grayson aims to begin her trans Atlantic flight tonight with pilot Oskar Omdal in the Sikorsky Dawn. They plan to reach Harbor Grace N F to await favorable weather for a night leg to Croydon England. Brice Goldsborough navigator from past attempts joins again with Fred Koehler as far as Harbor Grace.
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M. F
New York
Frances Wilson Grayson
Oskar Omdal
Grayson
Harbor Grace
N. F
Croydon
England
Brice Goldsborough
No Room in Inn for Christ Child Inspires Charity Appeal
A fragmented Christmas column reflects on the Bethlehem inn scene and uses the tale of the carpenter’s family to highlight modern poverty. It notes Bethlehem’s crowded inn and Waterloo’s needy children, urging funds for the Good Fellows Christmas happiness club as tomorrow nears Christmas Eve.
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Christ Child
Bethlehem Khan
David
Sieke
Shep
Hkerds
Manger
Bethlehem
East—Cross Desert
Jerusalem
Waterloo
Bethlehem Inn
Good Fellows Christmas Happiness Club
Waterton
Wills Split Large Estates in Complicated Pacts
Philadelphia scene reveals a 4Q-year love pact and a million dollar estate split between a Chester widow and a Philadelphia spinster. Mrs Lascelle Bell inherits most of Clarence Deshong’s fortune, after bequests totaling around 40,000 to friends and staff. Bernice McNults receives 240,000 from William Gibson, tied to a long standing arrangement.
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Philadelphia
Peru
Chester
Lascelle Bell
Clarence Deshong
Ark
Bernice McNults
William Gibson
Pittsburgh
Ma Deshong
Belly
Legger Faces Heavy Fine for Town City Street Incident
Frevt Fromm is to pay 1000 or serve ten months in jail for his role in a March street assault on Town City Street. Sheriff Frank Smith and Deputy Don McComas testified as they chased a fleeing suspect from a speeding car. Halph Otto sentenced Fromm after he pled guilty to intent to maim and assault. Smith and McComas were injured in the pursuit as two suspects fled into an alley.
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Town City Street
Mar
Frank Smith
Don McComas
Polles Offern
Dude Halph Otto
Jon
Smith
McComas
Falls Down Dump With Loaded Truck
A man identified as Lewis sustained only minor injuries after a loaded dump truck rolled over the edge of a 30 foot fill yesterday. He had been guiding the truck as it dumped dirt when the vehicle shifted and toppled, pinning him briefly before freeing and sending him to a hospital for observation.
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Dee
Lewis
Investigation of Ashland Boulevard Hospital Chief
Chicago December 23 INS coroner demands inquiry into Ashland Boulevard Hospital after Dr Amante Rongetti head of facility is arrested on two murder charges connected to the death of 19 year old Miss Loretta J Enders and her newborn. Testimony from former nurses asserts an illegal operation caused the deaths. The procedure was on November 10 with death dated December 11.
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Chicago
INS
Thata
Ashland Boulevard Hospital
Ofice Today
Amante Rongetti
Sormer
Rongetti
Loretta J. Enders
Stock and Grain Plant at Palo Destroyed in Fire
Palo Ia Dec 23 Caused by spontaneous combustion fire destroyed the grain elevator of the Palo Livestock Grain and Lumber company plunging the town into darkness when three electric transformers burned Loss is estimated at 20000 Rail traffic on the Rock Island railroad was halted for a short period as part of the elevator fell across the tracks A chemical truck from Shellsburg arrived too late to help The elevator held 10000 bushels
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Palo
Pa- Yo Livestock Grain and Lumber Company
Rock Island “Railroad
Shellsburg
Accident Victim at Cedar Falls Improves Some
Cedar Falls reports slight improvement in Anton Denkinger at Sartori Memorial Hospital after a Wednesday fall from a two story height while washing windows at the institution. He remains not fully conscious with serious arm and shoulder injuries.
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Caprier
Sermler
Cedar Falls
Sartori Memorial Hospital
Anton Denkinger
Denkinger
Philanthropist and Onetime Mayor Dies in Paterson
Nathan Bamert 89 former Paterson mayor and philanthropist died at his home after a life marked by repeated business failures and eventual influence in the community. He was noted as the only Jew with a monument erected in his memory during his lifetime.
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Paterson
N. J
Nathan Bamert
Postmaster Drives Truck During Christmas Rush
Fort Dadeeta Dec 23 Postmaster H E Blomgren and Superintendent M N Forbes drove trucks for a full day to load and unload parcels so suburban carriers received mail on time as mail swamped desks. Final sessions in Ames,Ia Dec 23 cover choosing a meeting place for the 1829 bi ental session of Cosmopolitan clubs of the Minnesota Jews district.
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Fort Dadeeta
Der
H. E. Blomgren
M. N. Forbes
Amens
Hawkeye Air Transport Inc Organized Here
Hawkeye Air Transport Inc organized locally to provide air transport for long and short distances from Waterloo. Officers include C A Morris president W Fiske Marshall vice president FLRP Torsfall secretary and A B Chambers treasurer. A three passenger cabin plane and later other ships will operate from Waterloo airport with John Cable as the first pilot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeye Air Report, Inc, & Company
Waterloo
C. A. Morris
W. Fiske Marshall
FLRP
Torsfall
Serenetary
A. B. Chambers
John Cable
Hickman Murder Case Trails Extradition Across States
Santa Monica reports detective Long avans to obtain Governor Young’s signature in Sacramento to return fugitive William Edward Hickman to California to face murder and kidnapping charges. In Pendleton Coroner Cramer claims innocence and admits knowing Hickman while discussions of hereditary insanity surface through family records.
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Santa Monica
Cal
INS
William Edward Hickman
Longavevan
Los Angeles
Cloverfield
Sacramento
Gov. Young
California
Rally to Defense In Hickman Kidnapping Case
Kansas City December 23 Edward Hickmans family rallied to his defense yet urged the law to take its course. His parents eight years apart and three brothers with a one year old sister living with their mother here expressed shock at his Los Angeles kidnapping confession.
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Kansas City
William
Edward Hickman
Lving
Marion Parker
Los Angeles
Eva Hickman
Ephey
Karl
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Valbuena
Martin
Jimn Felice
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