Hickman Sentenced to Death for Marian Parker Kidnap Slaying
Los Angeles February 14 1934 William Edward Hickman was sentenced to death for the kidnapping and slaying of Marian Parker. Execution set for April 27. appeal to the State Supreme Court possible. Hickman ordered to San Quentin. judge denied new trial motion and overruled jurisdiction challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
William Edward Hickman
Marian Parker
J. J. Trabucco
Hickman
State Supreme Court
San Quentin
Trabucco
A. F. Wagner
Parker
Herman Cline
Trabuccco
State Board of Prison Directors
San Quentin Penitentiary
To Be Hanged Child Murder Trial Pending
The joint trial of Hickman and William Hickman for the Parker case and the Thoms murder is indicated by attorneys. District Attorney A Keyes says Hickman, to be hanged for the Parker child murder, may also be tried for the Thoms killing before his appeal is decided. Hickman has pleaded not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity in the Thoms case and may testify for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Fox
Welby Hunt
Ivy Thoms
Los Angeles
William Hickman
C. Ivy Thoms
Hickman
Marian Parker
Thoms
A. Keyes
Parker
Keyes
Kelly Estate To Go Eventually To The Unfortunates
Baltimore leader John S. Kelly left his entire estate in trust for a foster brother and two foster aunts until their deaths, after which the trust funds go to the Home for the Friendless and the Maryland School for the Blind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Baltimore
John S
Frank
Kelly
Home For
Maryland School For the
Firemen's Frolic Ready To Appear at Empire Theatre
Firemen's Frolic presented by Friendship and Sarah Zane Fire Companies features local talent with twelve new song hits and vaudeville acts. John P. Mullane, Phil Hayden, Miss McCartney, and Reginald Haines lead music, chorus, and promotional efforts with tickets on sale at Orndoff and Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Theatre
Friendship
Sarah Zane Fire Companies
John P. Mullane
United States
Phil Hayden
Miss McCartney
The
Elks’ Minstrels
Reginald Haines
Circle
Orndoff and Brown
Ash Wednesday Next Week Legal Holiday in Washington
Ash Wednesday next week is declared a legal holiday in Washington State. The date February 2 marks Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent and also Washington’s observance of George Washington’s birthday as a holiday. Easter falls on Sunday, April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Couple Granted Adoption of Evelyn Bray in Circuit Court
In a Circuit Court proceeding, Charles A. Cross and his wife were granted the right to adopt Evelyn Bray. The order changes the child's name to Evelyn Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Bray
Charles A. Cross
Evelyn Cross
Final Rites For Mrs. Mary Conner
The funeral for Mrs. Mary Grant Conner widow of Luther W. Conner occurred yesterday at Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. C A Freed and Rev. E T Clark officiating. Interment followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery. pallbearers included Thomas O Leary Maurice M Lynch Jacob Bowman Elwood Preffitt Benjamin Russell and William Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Grant Conner
Luther W. Conner
South Loudoun Street
Grace Lutheran Church
C. A. Freed
E. T. Clark
First Baptist Church
Mount Hebron
Thomas O'Leary
Maurice M. Lynch
Jacob Bowman
Elwood Preffitt
Benjamin Russell
William $8. Taylor
Former Custodian Of Alien Property Granted Stay
Thomas Miller, former alien property custodian, receives a stay of sentence after being convicted of de honest services in releasing 7 million dollars of impounded German property. He was sentenced to 18 months and a $6000 fine. appeal upheld February 6. Miller sought Supreme Court review via certiorari.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Thomas Miller
Miller
Federal Penitentiary
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Circuit Court of Appeals
Harry M. Daugherty
Daugherty
United States Supreme Court
A and P to Open Second Winchester Store This Spring
The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company will lease the 8 Hable storeroom at the northeast corner of Loudoun and Boscawen streets for a second Winchester store. The Kinzel building location remains active, with no closure planned. The Hable site will stock fresh meats, dairy, eggs, poultry, and produce, with possession starting March 1 and several improvements expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Britten Backs Coolidge Naval Plan Without Time Limits
Representative Britten of Illinois endorses President Coolidge’s naval program with no time limit. He shifts from pushing a fixed schedule to supporting the plan to build 25 cruisers five aircraft carriers nine destroyer leaders and 32 submarines costing 740 million dollars over about eight years. The change follows a White House visit and aims to align naval expansion with treasury conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Britten
Illinois
Coolidge
White House
Treasury
House Naval Committee
Congress
Quarterly Meeting Set at Gainesboro Church Friday
A quarterly conference will be held at the Methodist Episcopal Church South in Gainesboro at 10:00 Friday morning February 17, announced by Pastor Rev Charles Wagner. Another meeting is scheduled for 7:30 that evening with Presiding Elder Rev H V Wheeler presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Gainesboro
Charles Wagner
H. V. Wheeler
Ohio Republican Leader Backs Hoover in Biden Campaign Era
Ohio Republican National Committeeman Maurice Maschke declared his support for Herbert Hoover for the presidency, citing Hoover as the strongest candidate to win the fall election. The Durham County style report outlines Maschke’s Ohio backing and notes Willis opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Maurice Maschke
Ohio
Herbert Hoover
Cuyahoga County
Cleveland County
Hoovyer
Masehke
Hoover
Maschke
Frank B. Willis
Willis
Columbus
Carmi A. Thompson
Thompson
Washington
Senate Commerce Committee
Commerce
Florida
Coolidge
Hawse
Missouri
Aeeasen Willis
Jones
Mr. Hoover
Penney Company Looks to Open New Stores as Gains Grow
J C Penney Company reports January gross sales of 7.72 million from 913 stores, up 21.97 percent from 1927. The firm aims to reach 190 million in 1928 with more than a thousand stores planned, following a 36.34 percent gain in 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Penney Company
J. ©. Penney Company
Penney
Seized Liquor Destroyed as Prohibition Action Ordered
An order in Frederick County Circuit Court directs Sheriff Pannett to destroy 80 gallons of moonshine and 35 copper stills seized in raids. 800 pounds sugar and 1000 pounds rye chop are to be sold, with proceeds to the State Prohibition Department. destruction to be overseen by two reliable witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Pannett
State Prohibition Department
McDonald’s sale seeks thrifty shoppers February 22 event
Wanted experienced salesladies for ladies ready to wear. Apply by letter only. Public notice lists recruitment at a store during February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald's
Lindbergh Lands at St. Louis After 1200-Mile Nonstop Flight
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh, flying through fog and rain, completed a 1200 mile nonstop flight from Havana to Lambert-St. Louis Field in 15 hours and 6 minutes. About 1,000 people witnessed the landing and greeting as he prepared for an aerial exhibition on the riverfront tomorrow. He said he would fly the mail next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
St. Louis
Charles’ A. Lindbergh
Havana
Lambert-St. Louis Field
Sikce
Washington
Dee
Mexico
Lindbergh
Central
South America
West Todies
81St Division
Air Corps
Harold M. Bixby
Chamber of Commerce
Walter Neup
Key West
Fieda
Cedar Springs
T. Louis
Missouri River
St. Charles
Open Season for Fur Animals Closes in Frederick County
Frederick county closes the open season for fur bearing animals February 15 and the fur market at Hitching Yard ends February 18. All fur must be disposed of by the 18th as the current law remains in force until the Board of Supervisors issues a new order. Game Warden F. W. Pingley urges seeking official guidance to resolve misunderstandings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Hitching Yard
Order of Board of Supervisors
F. W. Pingley
Mrs. Walker Bond Hospitalized for Scheduled Operation
Mrs. Walker McC. Bond, senior high school teacher at the Handley Schools, is in Memorial Hospital for treatment prior to an operation. She has over ten years in the public school system and teaches civics and history. During her six week absence, her position is filled by Mrs. Neff, wife of Rev. J. J. Neff of Market Street ME Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker McC. Bond
Handley Schools
Memorial Hospital
Bond
Neff
Square Dance at Ritenour Hall in Strasburg VA
A square dance at Ritenour Hall Strasburg Virginia is set for Thursday night February 16 from 8 30 to 1 30 with good music. Everyone is invited. B F Ritenour proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ritenouse Hall
Strasburg, VA
Ritenour
Valentine Oyster Supper for Fire Dept Benefit
The Community League of Middletown Virginia sponsors a Valentine Oyster Supper at the town hall on Tuesday February 14 to raise funds for a fire fighting apparatus. A noted band will perform, promising entertainment and community support amid the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community League of
Middletown
Town Hall
Tues
Indians' Friends Win Their Fight
Lower Branch of Assembly acts on tax reduction and chain store levy after hearing on proposed tax cuts. Ozlin warns about lobbyists as the legislative fight unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower Branch of Assembly
Ozlin
House Honors Lincoln's Memory
The Virginia House of Delegates adjourned to honor Abraham Lincoln. Rep. Gordon of Louisa introduced the resolution praising Lincoln and noting his slavery stance and the impact of his death by a southern assailant as a severe blow to the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Richmond
House of Delegates
Virginia General Assembly
Abraham Lincoln
R.R Lindsay. Gordon, Jr
Louisa
Lincoln
Senate rejects Virginia racial integrity bill in 26 to 13 vote
In Richmond on February 14 the Senate rejected the racial integrity bill 26 to 13, barring mixed heritage classifications for Indians and preserving their status as non Negroes. The debate touched on tribes along the Pamunkey and other rivers while lawmakers also considered a tax measure for chain stores and a oyster planting grounds compromise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Senate
House
Pamunkey
Chickahonmiiny
Rapphannock
O’conor Godlrick
Fredericksburg
Luther BB. Way
Norfolk
Way
Virginia
House Committee
Chesapeake
French Deputies Vote for Lower Petroleum Duty
Paris February 14 The Chamber of Deputies unanimously passes a law imposing a 12 franc per ton import duty on crude petroleum. The bill originally proposed 45 francs import and 22 francs internal duties. it was amended to 12 francs import and 18 francs internal, totaling 30 francs rather than 87 francs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Also Mentioned on This Page
Little Marion Park
Walsh
William E. Hickman
Thors
Mary Conner
Hoover Camp
Secretary of Commerce
Penney Company
Winchester Steam Laundry
Lindy
Lone Eagle
Italy
Mussolino
Mr.lincoln
Gordon
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!