Parker Girl Murder Details Revealed by Police
Police release previously withheld crime details about the Parker girl case. Investigators describe the sequence of events and key facts as they present the story of the investigation and findings.
02 Feb 1928
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Newspaper
Winslow Daily Mail
Location
Winslow, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1928
Page
1
Police release previously withheld crime details about the Parker girl case. Investigators describe the sequence of events and key facts as they present the story of the investigation and findings.
United Press reports in Los Angeles that Hickman’s defense outlined an unanticipated plan to use confessions to support insanity claims. A second confession read before session end claimed the Parker girl was killed to enable escape, not for revenge, with Lucas detailing how Hickman sought $1500 from Parker.
A pullet perforated skull wrapped in a May 7 1890 Denver newspaper was found in the basement of an old double house. Charles Carroll and G D Hawkins unearthed it while digging near frozen water pipes at a tire shop owned by Hawkins. Police check with Kansas City authorities for clues.
The Rev. Priddy Jett Priddy, once a Brookyln pastor and Stamford crusader, sick and warned he would not live long, killed his wife and two sons with an axe after consulting a physician. He later said the family would be better off dead.
The Senate Teapot Dome committee probes $33 million diverted from oil men to Continental Trading of Canada. Testimony focuses on a $1.50 to $1.75 per barrel price for Sinclair Oil purchases and whoauthorized the Continental contract. Witnesses include A. O. Carlson and EB G. Seubert with links to Harry Sinclair, Robert W. Stewart, and missing figures. Carlson says he guaranteed Continental's credit for $50 million. Tomorrow's hearings may reveal more details.
Dieudonne Costes and Joseph Le Brix announced in Mexico City that their tri motor monoplane will attempt a nonstop Paris to New York voyage next summer. They will first land in New Orleans then move to New York and Washington before a possible Washington to Mexico City leg. They praised President Coolidge for escort planes and urged friendship among nations.
The United States and France planned to sign a general arbitration treaty in Washington on Monday to replace the one expiring February 6, marking the anniversary of the original 1787 agreement. Ambassador Claudel visited the State Department to accept the American stance on the sole disputed clause.
H T Anawalt ordered immediate assembling of material for a 14 mile Santa Fe branch line through the Romola irrigation project 20 miles northwest of Phoenix. Announcement came from W K Etter, general manager of the coast lines.
Western railroads will raise enginemen and firemen wages by 30 to 35 cents per day, effective today. Federal Judge George A Carpenter signed the mediation board award granting the raise, with railroads having 10 days to appeal. if appeals fail, the increase becomes retroactive.
Senator Hiram Johnson urged a Senate inquiry into coal field conditions in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. He cited court injunctions suppressing miners, cruelties and evictions, backed by Senator Reed who supported a thorough investigation. Johnson read Pinchot’s letter alleging para-police actions and listed four main charges.
William G. McAdoo, 1924 Democratic hopeful, told the Virginia anti saloon league convention that ending the Eighteenth Amendment would strike at constitutional government. He criticized recent New York moves and warned state enforcement dependence on federal police would hollow the law. The remarks framed prohibition as a national constitutional issue for the upcoming campaign.
The state motor department announces a 30 day grace period for automobile registration. After March 1 owners who fail to register face a penalty equal to doubled registration fees or other penalties, effectively extending the window by about 15 days for late registrants.
Premier Mussolini announced on the fifth anniversary of the militia that the entire Italian citizenry will receive military training and the fascist militia will join the regular army in war time. He spoke to 400 militiamen and officials, warning that many worldwide hate Italy and the fascist regime. The militia, already an armed guard of the regime, is to be fully organized, equipped, and integrated across the nation.
A nighttime shooting prompted police to investigate Mediko as a person of interest. No injuries are reported and investigators are reviewing evidence and surveillance footage.
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