Kidnapper Hickman pleads guilty says he will
Los Angeles December 18 William Edward Hickman the confessed kidnapper and slayer of Marion Parker urged reporters in county jail that he would plead guilty and stand by his confession despite advice to the contrary. Police remain skeptical of his willingness and others weigh reward share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
William Edward Mickman
Marion Parker
Hickman
Kansas City
Pendleton
Ore
A. F. Warner
Wagner
Parker
Meret
Oregon
Toni Gurdane
L. Liewailen
Cryer
INS
William Edward Hickman
Cotton Falls
U. S
Rutchinson
Chicago
Middle West
Kansas
Topeka
Kan
Charles
Cap) Edwards
Eva M. Rickman
Col. Edwards
Young Hickman
Lindbergh Lands in Guatemala City Flight Stop
Wireless reports Lindbergh lands at Guatemala City after farewell with his mother in Valbuena. He boards the Spirit of St. Louis in a dark business suit, shaking hands with American ambassador Dwight W. Morrow and embassy staff. Mrs. Lindbergh and Mexican aviators witness the departure as Lindbergh bids goodbye to each. The scene continues with references to the Lone Eagle’s perilous journey and related commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Eagle
Valbuena
Spirit of St. Louis
Lindbergh
Dwight W. Morrow
Iri
William B. Ste Tre Cabin
Ford Pbassador
Mim
Mie
Enibs
Puebla
Lindberghs' Return Flight From Mexico City
Evangeline Lodge Lindbergh began her homeward trip from Valbuena Flying Field Mexico City after bidding farewell to her son as he flew to Guatemala City. The Ford Stout plane, with two escort planes, carried the party north toward Cereral America with planned stops toward Tampico and Detroit, aiming to reach home by Friday night.
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Valbuena
Mexico City
Goodby
Guatemala City
Evangeline Lodge Lindbergh
United States
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
Evangeline Lindbergh
Detroit
Eagle
Newsboys Plan on Plenty of Noise
Waterloo newsboys gather for their annual banquet at Bishop's cafeteria tonight. The event, hosted by the cafeteria, will feature carnival equipment and noise makers supplied by Adams Paper Company. C. A. Morris serves as master of ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Bishop's Cafeteria
Fred Adams
Adams Paper Company
C. A. Morris
Lone eagle Eyes Guatemala Flight Route Details
The article describes a flight path from Sierra Madre to Guatemala City with an estimated 675 miles to reach Guatemala City. It notes the Majestic Tacana volcano on the Guatemala Mexico border line and mentions plans for a two day stop in Guatemala before continuing toward British Honduras and Belize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sierra Madre Mountains
Guatemala
Tacana
Mexico
Guatemala City
Belize
Nhe
Lindbergh
Iage
British Honduras
Qyhe Harbor
Ly Eolize
Tward- Jerpa
Phae
Hard Wife Slayer on Murder Charge
A man named Edward Mebisngy, 40, is charged with murder in a case described as involving a hard wife slayer. The report includes fragmented OCR text about the defendant and circumstances, with unclear details and several garbled phrases.
Ex-convict in kidnaping chase of Pasadena girl
A former convict and a Pasadena man sought a 14 year old girl Evelyn Smith who vanished after riding with them in a car. The abduction echoes the Marion Pici case in Los Angeles with a statewide hunt intensifying as authorities note the man posed as a wealthy son and left a worthless cheque.
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Hunt
Chase
Jane
Cal
Dee
Tse
Robert E. McClelland
Evelyn Smith
Marion Pici
Los Angeles
WiHam Edward Hickman
Evelyn
Franksmith
Smith
Wickman
Tooming House
McCleland
Hickmaen
Stop Christening Celebration Save Life of One Guest
Fragmentary text describes a christening celebration interrupted by a life threat. A guest is at risk after consuming poison. Details are garbled but indicate an urgent medical or protective action to save a life during the event.
Pig Thief Arrested at Sunday School
A man identified as Bitardiner, linked to cattle theft, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Ed Awe Usley after a chase from a farm yard near Agnes. The suspect allegedly took a herd of pigs from Gran Patines and was held on charges as he remained in custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaver
Bitardiner
Sherif Ed Awe Usley
Gran Patines
Agnes
Rangers Use Airplane in Cisco Bank Robbery Hunt
Texas rangers who refused to abandon cow ponies equipped an airplane with machine guns to attack a band of five robbers led by a Santa Claus impersonator. Two men were cornered near the Brazos River after a gun battle that left one officer dead and several civilians wounded. The robbers fled with about $12,000, and a Wichita Falls doctor and two women plus two men were arrested for aiding wounded bandits.
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Graham
Tex
Texas Rangers
Tom. Hickman
Cisco Priday
Santa Claus
Rbbers
Here
Angers
Hickman
Brazes
Cisco
Wichita Falls
Multiple Iowa obituaries report deaths and services in 1900s era records
Jacob A. Rohrer 73 of Black Hawk County dies at county hospital after long service with Chicago Great Western railroad. Mrs. William A. Distler 28 Gilbertville dies after appendectomy. survived by mother and siblings. Clifton Wykoff's wife dies after illness with funeral in Vinton. George A. Stibben s 72, former stain dealer, dies at daughter’s home. formerly postmaster at Red Oak. Nielsen family notices include Mrs. Nielsen fil. 410 Adan and several heirs. Denmark birth and Danish marriage noted. Funeral details, locations, and survivors listed for each obituary.
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Jacob
Rohrer
Jacob A. Rohrer
Black Hawk County
Cook County
Iowa
Hudson
Waterloo
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Jefferson Street
Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
John Rohrer
Pipestone
Minn
George Hohrer
Oakland Avenue
Charles Rohrer
South Dakota
Éné
M's
First Brethren Church
Esthal
Fairview
William A. Distler
William 4
Datler
Gilbertville
St. Francis Hospital
Anna M. Bornong
Mary Borneig
John
Matt
Frank Bornong
Nick Lavensz
George A. Stibbens
George A. Stubens
Montgomery
Union
Raymond Smith
Baltimore Street
Chin
Unien
Alice’ Lerse
Shelbyville
Stibbens
Red Oak
William Howard
Waterlow
Yrago
Icfe
Besser
South
Walter
Beltimore
Mes
Paris
North Tate
Giant X-Ray Machine Aids Cancer Treatment In Chicago
In Chicago a four ton $500 000 giant x ray device operated at the University of Illinois Research Hospital delivers 250 000 volts of radiation to the body. It treats cancer and sarcoma in eight to 12 minutes, cutting down from hours and enabling deep seated tumors to be targeted while protecting the skin with multiple portals. The system requires a large installation, water cooling for the tube, and a high voltage generator to power the treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ipi
University of Ilinois
Fox
Enginsers
Tammany Quits Historic Park Site on Fifth Avenue
Nearly a century old landmark at Central Park and Fifth Avenue faces demolition as Tammany Hall quits the historic home. The planned removal threatens paintings and a notable statue, with interests moving to seize the site from the aging red brick building. Tammany Hall, longtime Democratic power, began with a society started by William Magney to oppose Hamilton era aristocrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Park
Upper
Fifth Avenue
Chief
Tammany Hall
New York
Wiliam Magney
Alexander Hamilton
Tammany Hell
Tower
Democratic Organization
Lymmany
John R. Voorbisteftl
Alfred E. Smith
Tam_ many Hall
Island of
Manhattan
Tome
Bowery
Metropolis
Planes Aid Search For Missing Hunters
Planes and boats joined a large search for Alexander jinil Tand and his brother-in-law Rea en Case after they disappeared Monday while deer hunting near Tymling. locals and investigators scoured hundreds of swamp acres near Maitland, Michigan, hoping the men were afloat or drifting ashore.
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Chimape
Seaton
Boy Beowle
Alexander Jinil
Tand
Reaen Case
Maitland
Tad
Michigan
Funeral Notice for 20-Month-Old Pearl Feser
The obituary notes the funeral for Pearl Feser, a 20 month old infant who died after a brief illness. Details indicate a funeral service to be held tomorrow afternoon at a local church, with relatives and the community invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nork
Onis
Vel
Peeal
Marriage Wictses. William Z. Latich Aketon
Fragmentary marriage notice fragment lists names William Z Latich Waterton Berne Thompson Waterino Woldehade Aplington April 22 Minnie Bl eX etc. unreadable parts suggest a wedding report with multiple names and places.
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Wictuses
Willian Z. Latieh
Waterton
Berne T, Thompson
Waterino
Too
Woldehade
Aplington
Filtie Spree
Steal Oi
Arig Tre
Minnie BL
Taling Hiddinger
Seven Year Hi-Y Alumni Reunion at the Y
Alumni of the Hi-Y group plan a seven year reunion at the Y on Friday evening with a dinner at 6.20 p.m. Arrangements are led by Richard Crazt, Robert Brown, West, and Joseph McGladr, with Kenagy, pastor of a local church, as speaker. Rev. W. PLN Ke of Westminster Presbyterian will talk to Camp Frater, followed by music and entertainment.
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Oform
Richard
Westminster Preserian Church
Camp Frater
Children Cared for S Claus Gift Distribution Notes
Sonia Claus and family hosted an after Christmas party at Memorial hall in the afternoon. The Woman's Relief corps sponsored the event with gifts for local children. Dinner was served at noon followed by readings by Alice Redevigson Betty Newton Arline Peters and musical numbers by Frances Hughes.
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Sonia Claus
Memorial Hall
G. AL Te
Woman's Relief Corps
Alice Redevigson
Betty Newton
Arline Peters
Alice
Millicent. Lucht
Frances Hughes
Raittom
Santa Claus
Big Peck
Ten-Year Probate Suit Over Beaver Valley Farm
A $50,000 equity fight unfolds in Judge J. W. Hasner’s court over 250 acres near Parkersburg Grundy county. George A. Stewart trustee of Beaver Valley State Bank property sues John Akkerman and heirs of Oltman Akkerman to quiet title. Nine heirs claim shares. bank receivership and prior litigation costs factor in. Lawyers from several cities attend as parties seek an agreed facts statement to shorten the hearing.
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J. W. Hasner
Grundy County
Tiic
George A. Stewart
Beaver Valley State Bank of
Parkersburg
John A. Akkerman
Oltman A. Akkerman
Blackstone
Legal Rights
W. C. Shepard
Allison, and Sager & Sweet
Waverly
OO. B. GC Hth
Waterloo
R. 8
Augusta Akkerman
Evans & McEmann
Seneff
Bliss & Wilmer
Mason Gily
Climan A. Akkerman
Beaver Valley Bank
John Akkeriman
John E. Behnke
Traveler presents Holy Land scenes at Gospel Hall
Tom M Olson of Chicago, recently returned from the Holy Land, displayed his own Kodak views of Jesus life from birth to crucifixion at Gospel Hall 726 Western Avenue. He will continue the series tonight and tomorrow night with scenes made sacred by the Savior’s steps, shown via a special projector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Gospel Hall
Western Avenue
Tom M. Olson
Chicago
Shay
Holy Land
Olson
Kodak
Waterloo
G. Matthews
Leland Avenue
Egypt
Elk Ikes Topic Meeting Plans Dinner Donation
Tomorrow at 7 30 p m the Elk Ikes topic on eating elk donated to Waterloo charity will be discussed in the municipal courtroom. President Hendry urged full attendance at the chapter meeting today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Hole
Waterloo Chantor
Treax Welton League
Hendry
Judge Ends Life With Gun in Home
Indianapolis report states Municipal Judge Fred McCallister allegedly shot himself at his residence today amid ongoing misconduct or termination controversy. Police investigation underway. details pending official statements from the In myolis municipal court and local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Hidge
Fred McCallister
Inmyolis
Jo I
Basketball and Volleyball Night On Y Program Tonight
A basketball game and a volleyball match are on the Y program tonight at the ME CG A Jonishi venue. First Baptist five of the Sen-Inchureh League meets John in the cage at 7:15 PM, followed by MG A volleyball against Waterloo sextet in a best three out of five series. Senior and City league teams hold regular weekly contests in East High gym this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CG. A. Jonishi
B. BR. Record
Physical Cieater
First Baptist
Sen- Inchureh Inague
John
Harshall
MG A
Waterloo Sextet
East High Gym
Little Jack Leonard Returns Home for Holidays
Radio entertainer Jack Leonard and My Leura spend holidays with his parents at 1808 Leavitt Street. West High School graduate Naw Vers Laine Shiek gains national fanfare as a rising pop composer and minister of song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Latte
Jack Leonard
Popilar
James Leonard
Leavitt Street
Ana
Wali
Laine Shiek
Ot West High School
Temperatures for Tuesday to Wednesday
The readable bits show a forecast for maximum Tuesday and minimum Tuesday night into Wednesday with 11 am and 3 pm times, but the text is garbled.
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Ieee
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Detro
Falouernat
Yin
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ARK
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Reyes
Deere
Texas
Bend of Brazos
Clifton Wykoff
Corn
Washington Street
New Orleans
Rochester
Mint
Vinton
Clyde Carrick
Mason City
Snd
Harry Nichols
Harvie Henry. Harris
Wyatt Dunkelbarger
Nevada
Nielsoc
Everane
Vna Nielsen
Adan Areet
Nicely G. Nielsen
Mnonacinus
Charles Cullens
Cottage Street
Nine
Vance
Sidney D. Smith
Wailhelm
Digiar Nielsen
Denmark
Sis
James Jensen
Minne Nielen
Boi
Petey
Bis Kirke Street
Rhick Hawk
Anet Triver
Accson
Milena Gindt Moricary
Tammany Quits Historic Home
Wien
Hi-Y
S. Claus
G. Alr
Farn
Oltman Akkerman
Traveler
Jack
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