Sane or killer verdict in Hickman Kidnap murder case
A Los Angeles jury finds William Edward Hickman sane regarding the kidnapping of Marion Parker and the murder charge. The verdict sets a February 11 sentence date with possible death or life imprisonment. Court scene notes reveal lengthy trial, juror polling, and urgent appeals from defense and prosecution.
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Los Angeles
William Edward Man
Marion Parker
Ton
Hickman
Sede
EOE
Fidge
William Edward
William Edward Hickman
Jerome Walsh
Alfred Hickman
J. J. Trabucco
Spring Street
Frabucco
California
Mariposa
Alfred” “Hickman
Carlos Hardy
Hardy
Keyes
Joe
Submarine Contracts Rise Amid Rubber Market Debates
Sondion reports Britain plans four more Oberon class submarines by 1930 as two nations weigh submarines against rubber policy. The Stevenson scheme aims to fix spot rubber around 42 cents, while U.S. and Dutch actions push back restrictions. Prime Minister Baldwin promised speed but requires data before reporting.
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Britain
United States
Amerilcan
Stevenson
Stanley
Great Dritoa
France
House of ‘Commons
House of Commons
Frank ‘Nelson
Baldwin
Disabled Veterans Convention Opens in Wecson Arizona
The Arizona state convention of disabled American veterans of the World War opened in Wecson with speakers including Dr J A Rene national senior vice commander W T Hardaway veteran's bureau regional manager N R A Becker national executive committeeman J A Maycotte commander. Maycotte's report was adopted after a three hour debate. The convention will continue Friday and Saturday.
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United Press
Wecson
Ariz
J. ‘A. Rene
W. T. Hardaway
Veteran’s Bureau
N. R. A. Becker
Tenth District
J. .A. Maycotte
Maicotte
Lindbergh's Cuban Visit Sets Speech Record In Five Minutes
Charles A. Lindbergh spoke to Cuban army officers at Camp Columbia in a five minute address, breaking his Pan American speech record. He received a Cuban flag and praised Cuba while planning a Monday departure for a non stop flight to St. Louis.
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Lindbergh
United Press
Havana
Charles .A. Lindbergh
Camp Columbia
Iturralde
Américas
St.Louis
St. Louis
One Killed In Freak Wind Storm On Coast
A violent windstorm lashed southern California causing one death and major property damage. Chester Hammock, 14, was electrocuted by downed wires near Los Angeles. Fires in the Verdugo hills and Arroyo Seco area burned significant property but were nearing control.
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United Press Transcontinental
Los Angeles
California
Chester Hammock
Verdugo Hills
Glendale
Arroyo Seco
Pasadena
Debate Over Presidential Nomination Falls Into Senate
February 9 Congress debate centers on whether President Coolidge could be drafted for a Republican nomination. Senator Fess defends free choice while Democrats fear a breach of faith if he runs. Senator Reed questions Fess as a White House spokesman. vote expected tomorrow.
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United Press
Washington
Pegs
Icsb
Ayauld
Robinson
Arkansas
Fess
Coolidge
Dlain
Rassing
Reed
Missouri
John the Baptist
White House
Wilbur Charged With Hiding The S-4 Report
In a House speech Representative McClintic accuses Secretary of the Navy Wilbur of withholding the naval board of inquiry report on the S-4 submarine disaster. The inquiry concluded but the secretary kept the document secret, with no stated reason. Simon Lake’s letter argues safety devices could have saved most of the crew.
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United Press
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Wilbur
Naval Board of Inquiry
House
Representative McClintic
Oklahoma
Navy
McClintic
Maude Lee Mudd’s Marriage Annullment Fight Heads to Arizona Supreme Court
Indian oil heiress Maude Lee Mudd of Miami Oklahoma battles to have her Florence Arizona annulment set aside. Earle E Gordon and his counsel plan a appeal to the Arizona supreme court after Judge Green ruled against them. Mudd previously married Gordon in Council Bluffs in 1925 and later revealed the union was a mock. They have a four month old son Richard.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Maude
Lee’ Mudd
Miami
Okla
Florence
Arizona
Earle E. Gordon
Bluffs
Gordon
Arizona Supreme Court
E. L. ‘Green
Pinel
Lucy Lotson
Council
Rivérsisles Calif
Shim
Joe Wilson
Richard
Borah Seeks Prohibition Stand From Hoover and Willis
Senator Borah asks Commerce Secretary Hoover and Senator Willis of Ohio to state their positions on prohibition. He notes Willis has anti saloon league backing and Hoover cites prohibition as part of national prosperity, while awaiting their replies on platform enforcement and possible repeal.
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United Press
Washington
Commerce
Hoover
Willis
Ohio
Borah
Curtis
Kansas
Ant-Saloon League
Anti-Saloon League
Capitol City: Man Takes Poison in Front of Daughter
Charles J. Miller, 84, committed death by his own action in Phoenix after pinning eight dollars to his daughter's dress and swallowing poison from a cup. Detectives have only the husband's action as a clue amid estrangement from his wife.
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United Press
Phoenix
Ariz
Charles J. Miller
Miller
Five Are Killed and Several Wounded in Chicago Packing House Shooting
Five men died and two were wounded in a Chicago packing plant shootout sparked by revenge from a discharged worker. Ross Elliott shot dead James Ellis and Charles Miller, with Donald McNeilly seriously wounded. Police追追追hunt Elliott. Lieut Murphy died from wounds after a police raid on a flat where Elliott hid. Nathan Elliott was critically wounded.
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Presa Transcontinental Wire
Chicago
Ross Eliott
Elliott
Omaha, Packing - Company
Avork
James. Ellis
Charles “Miller
Pigotwas
Donald; McNeilly
Edward Murphy
Eugene ‘Keegan
Murphy
Keegan
Nathan Elliott
Kansas City to Host Republican National Convention
The Republican National Convention will stay in Kansas City as planned after a conference with city officials. Kansas City offered about 4,500 rooms but housing committee members sought more data and higher quality accommodations. A follow up meeting will occur once additional facilities are secured.
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United Press
Washington
Kansas City
William M. Butler
Republican National Committee
Butler
Coolidge Invited Back to Black Hills Vacation
South Dakota citizens led by Gov. Bulow invite President Coolidge to reprise his summer vacation in the Black Hills of South Dakota next year. The offer was extended on February 9 via a public invitation.
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Washington
Coolidge
Black Hill
South Dakota
Gov. Bulow
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