Mow We Knew Why Swearing of Time Comes Right After Christmas
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Newspaper
Winslow Daily Mail
Location
Winslow, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1927
Page
4
Voters Apathy Warns of Threat to Representative Government
Miss Sarah S. Butler daughter of Columbia University president and New York State Republican vice chairwoman spoke at Syracuse University about voter apathy endangering democracy. She warned minorities and organized groups gain power as many qualified voters abstain, biasing primaries and pitting candidates against moderate interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah S. Butler
Columbia University
Nicholas Murray Butler
New York State Republican Committee
School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
Syracuse University
Miss Butler
United States
The Rising Threat of Forgery Plunders Banks and Homes
The article warns that annual losses from bad checks reach hundreds of millions with more than half a million dollars stolen daily by forgers. It notes forgers come from all walks—presidents, clerks, ministers, heirs, and lawyers—advancing from amateurs to professional gangs. It questions how to shield society as insurers reduce risk and only strict vigilance can limit the damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Botalvo
National Surety Company
New York Tribune
Ear Cropping Fight Prompts Calls for New Legislation
The American Kennel Club failed to pass a regulation ending ear cropping. Humane groups plan civil laws to ban possession of cropped dogs, citing cruelty and pain. Boston terrier owners warn of property loss, while veterinarians and fanciers call cropping needless and harmful. English kennel standards are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Kennel Club
Humane Societies
Swing-Johnson Boulder dam bill sparks flood fears debate
The article discusses Representative Swing of California reintroducing the Swing Johnson Boulder canyon bill and claims that Congress knows the Colorado river could flood Imperial valley. It counters the flood danger as mythical, argues Glenn canyon dam would share benefits with Arizona, and notes San Carlos dam reduces Gila threats. It also covers family reactions to implied accusations against Edward Hickman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulder Dam
Swing
California
Congress
Colorado River
Imperial Valley
Colorado
Glenn Canyon
Boulder
Mexico
Arizona
Gila River
Yuma
San Carlos
Gila
Kramer Calls Hickman a Dumbell Crook in Jail
From Los Angeles dispatch, O Andrew Kramer denounces Edward Hickman as a Sunday school crook and claims to be the actual murderer of Marion Parker. Kramer says Hickman, jailed since August, has little brains and no gumption and rejects collaborating on the kidnapping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Edward Hickman
Marion Parker
O. Andrew Kramer
Fox
Hickman
Kramer
City Jair
Hidden Age Conundrum Sparks Social Debate
A viral question prompts discussions about age disclosure norms. People weigh privacy against transparency as society negotiates when to reveal or conceal personal years.
Hickmans Mother Plans Trip To Be With Son
Mrs Eva Hickman mother of Edward Hickman alleged murderer of Marion Parker intends to travel to Los Angeles to be with her son Kansas City business men offer to finance the trip but no firm plans are announced Lieut Col Charles Edwards advises caution and notes the reaction in Los Angeles must be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Transcontinental Wire
Kansas City
Eva Hickman
Edward Hickman
Marion Parker
Los Angeles
Fanciers Urge End to Cruel Breeding Practices
Advocates condemn cropping for profit and urge passage of humane legislation to abolish the cruel practice. They say unnecessary pain to dogs is a disgrace and seek legal action to stop it.
Woman Interviews Hickman in Oregon Prison
In Fendleton Oregon Edward Hickman speaks with Mrs J Lawrence Gilbertson a visiting reporter about his feelings and motives he says he longs to see Perry Farber Los Angeles banker and father of Marion Parker he recalls dreams of kidnapping before Los Angeles abduction and comments on the girl’s death describing a ghastly scene and his hunger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Fendleton
Ore
Edward Hickman
Perry Farber
Los Angeles
Hickman
J. Lawrence Gilbertson
Mr. Parker
Hickman Reveals Motive For Marion Parker Slaying
William Edward Hickman known as The Fox confesses a possible motive for the murder of 11 year old Marion Parker in Los Angeles. He admits telling her he was an employee and officers here note the hint as he drops his guard briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transcompiu Tel Wire
Pendleton
Ore
William Edward Hickman
Fox
Marion Parker
Los Angeles
Led
Marion
Wilbur Visits S.4 Disaster as Salvage Continues
The Navy reports Admiral Brumby and his officers remain confident in recovery efforts for the sunken submarine S.4. Speaker Longworth calls for a thorough investigation, possibly a congressional inquiry, if the court of inquiry fails to satisfy criticism. Salvage work proceeds under weather-permitting conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ment
Admiral Brumby
Navy
Congress
Longworth
Navy Department
Frank H. Brumby
Kramer Case Sparks West Coast Extradition Pull
Andrew Kramer admitted knowledge of Hickman then denied it. Police seek Hickman with extradition from Oregon to California while trials and possible execution are anticipated. The Fox and June Dunning are linked to the case as authorities pursue rapid justice and swift proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Kramer
Hickman
Abbert A. Kramer
Young
Kramer
the Fox
June Dunning
June
Rose
Los Angeles
West
Pendleton
Fox
California
Carlos Hardy
Oregon
Father Kidnapper Hickman Faces Extradition to Los Angeles
The article describes Hickman claiming others were responsible for a killing while authorities insist he is the killer. He admits meeting Marion at her school hall and enticing her to come with him, citing her injured father. He awaits extradition papers from California and Oregon governors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickman
Andrew Kramer
Jane Dunning
Marion
Wehool
Denk
Los Angeles
California
Oregon
Phoenix 13-year-old in coma after Sunday crash
Gale Peterson of Phoenix has remained in a comatose state for more than 130 hours after a Sunday automobile crash. Attending doctors report no skull fracture or brain pressure, with stomach heart and lungs normal, and predict eventual recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ariz
Gale Peterson
Influenza Fatalities Rise in Britain Cities
In 107 leading cities and towns of Great Britain 677 people have died from influenza since October 8, according to today’s report by the Registrar General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
Coroner’s Jury Rules Death by Own Action in Jail
In Los Angeles on December 2, a coroner's jury found that Ralph McCoy died by his own actions rather than being beaten by prisoners who mistook him for kidnapper Edward Nickman, the Marion Parker murderer, despite police surgeons' earlier indication of homicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Ralph McCoy
Edward Nickman
Marion Parker
The Time Gift Brings Joy to a Little Boy
A small boy receives a watch and instantly enjoys the gift with delight. The moment marks a simple, joyful instance as he discovers time on his wrist and looks to the hours ahead.
Jury Dismissed In Liquor Warehouse Robbery Case
In Los Angeles on December 25 a jury deliberating charges against Major Donald McRae and four others over a December 1925 government liquor warehouse robbery was dismissed after seven hours with a deadlock. A new trial date may be set tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Donald McRae
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H. A. Schell
Tucson
Winslow Hotel
Lorenzo Hubbell, JR
West Second Street
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