Park Confession Admitted as Jury Deliberates Murder Case
Special from Holbrook Arizona February 25 The admission of Edgar Charles Park's confession to the Perry Brite murder at Goodwater marks the trial’s second week in Superior Court and ends a daylong dispute over the confession's admissibility The defense plans to begin testimony tomorrow contending the confession was obtained under duress and the state rests its case after a lengthy session
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Holbrook
Edgar Charles Park
Perry Brite
Goodwater
Arizona
Daily Mail
Park
C. D. McCauley
P.A. Sawyer
Naylor
Seerai Naylor
Winslow
Buick
SE. Joseph
Arizona Senate kills Bettwy road plan amid tax fears
The Arizona Senate rejected the Bettwy 25 million road proposal and adjourned amid a flood of road bills. Speaker M. J. Hannon warned these measures would raise gasoline taxes as debates covered air code, wildlife regulations, and a plan to audit state departments with a new legislative examiner position.
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United Press Transcontinental
Phoenix
Ariz
Senate
M. J. Hannon
Agricultural Committee
Hugo Farmer
Yuma
Arizona
Rep
Coxon
Cochise
State Highway Commission
Steins Pass
Bowie
Willcox
Benson
Tucson
Causa Grande
Chandler
Gila Bend
House
Committee On
Appropriations
Lindbergh Engagement Sparks Speculation in Cuernavaca
Col Charles A Lindbergh quotes his fiancée Miss Anne Morrow amid visits in Cuernavaca as reporters discuss a possible engagement and upcoming wedding. Authorities say no official announcement has been made, with commentary noting Lindbergh’s quiet demeanor and lingering questions about a future marriage.
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United Press Transcontinental
Cuernavaca
Mexico
Anne
Bebe
Che
Fiat
Woman to face kidnapping charges over missing Doris Murphy
Mrs Sharp plans to contest the kidnapping charge after confessing she abducted Doris Virginia Murphy eleven days ago. Attorney Byron Parker said the defense will not use insanity as an excuse and the case will be arraigned in police court Wednesday with trial expected soon. The mother, Mrs Edward J Murphy, filed a formal complaint asserting two counts and the motive cited is abduction to care for the child as her own.
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Rancisco
Sharp
Naper
Doris Virginia Murphy
Byron C. Parker
Doris
Wealthy Parents Challenge Phoenix Elopement Wedding
In Phoenix Arizona on February 25 George Gillespie the atmosphere artist married Katharine Thorne daughter of Robert J Thorne. The Thorne parents claimed kidnaping and sought Gillespie’s arrest but later asked the sheriff to drop the matter insisting their daughter was 17, not 20. The couple said they wed for love amid a police chase from Castle Hot Springs.
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Phoenix
United Press Transcontinental Wire
Ariz
George Gillespie
Arizona
Katherine Thorne
Chicago
Robert J. Thorne
Thornes
George Ruffner
Yavapai County
Gillespie
Castle Hot Springs
Phoenix, Ariz
Montgomery Ward Company
George, Ruffner
Thorne
High Court Reverses Mudd Divorce Decree
In Phoenix on February 25 the Arizona Supreme Court reversed a three year old lower court ruling that annulled Maude Lee Mudd and Earl Gordon's marriage. The court found the original suit invalid due to the plaintiff not being a legal resident of the district. Gordon claimed his location was known and that the suit was not filed voluntarily by the heiress, suggesting possible influence by others.
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United Press Transcontinental Wire
Phoenix
Arizona Supreme Court Today
Maude Lee Mudd
Oklahoma Oil
Earl E. Gordon
Gordon
Freight rate approved for saw mill machinery moves
The Arizona Corporation Commission granted authority to publish a new freight rate of 15 dollars for moving saw mill machinery between McNary and Snowflake, Arizona, over the Apache railroad. The Apache is a short line railroad operating between the two towns.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Up)corporation Commission
McNary
Snowflake
Apache
Five Meningitis Cases Reported in Yuma City
United Press report from Yuma Arizona notes five spinal meningitis cases, two children under five and three adults. Health officials met with school leaders and said the situation is not alarming.
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United Press
Yuma
Ariz
One Ham Sandwich Leads to Fine for Assault
In Kingman Arizona on February 25, Thomas Jackson assaulted a restaurant waitress by striking her after an attempted substitution of a ham sandwich. He paid a fifty dollar fine for the assault.
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Kingman
Ariz
Thomas Jackson
Jackson
Boulder dam conference talks proceed in Santa Fe
Informal conferences were held at Bishop's Lodge in Santa Fe with one or two delegates from each state. They discussed power and water division sections of the Swing Johnson law, the major issues before the seven state Boulder dam conference. Conclusions will be sent to the general session on Tuesday at 10 a.m. With chairman W J Donovan absent, the conferences are effectively marking time until his return.
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United Press
Santa FE
N. M
Bishop’s Lodge
Power and Water Division
Boulder Dam
W. J. Donovan
Washington
Conserees
Senate Defeats Booze Bill in Phoenix Debate
After a stormy session the proposed measure to make possession of intoxicating liquors a violation of state prohibition law was defeated in the Arizona senate.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Senate
Duncan Storm Devastates Town Leaving Dozens Dead
Dung an Mississippi residents battled darkness and wind as rescuers sought bodies among storm wreckage. Thirteen dead and thirty injured were reported, with eight brick buildings destroyed and many homes leveled. Emergency hospital set up. injured taken to nearby Clarksdale and Greeneville for care.
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United Press Transcontinental
Dungan
Miss
Duncan
Clarksdale
Greeneville
Bus Fire Traps Passengers. Several Reported Injured
A New York bound bus near Westerly Rhode Island caught fire late today trapping more than twenty passengers. One blind man is feared dead and three others are in serious condition. Mary E Stuck, Carolyn Stuck, and Mildred Reed are among the seriously hurt.
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Callect
Westerly
R. I
New York
Mary E
Carolyn Stuck
Cambridge
Mass
Mildred Reed
Arlington
N. J
Aged Woman Killed Falls Under Train in Willcox
Mrs Belle Rogers, 79, of Willcox Arizona, was knocked down between the rails as a 57 car freight passed over her. She lived 30 minutes after the incident with only toe loss and bruises as injuries. The death was attributed to shock and old age. Eyewitnesses reported the strike occurred between the rails.
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United Press Transcontinental
Willcox
Ariz
Belle Rogers
Cotton Fire Destroys Bale Ready for Shipment
In Casa Grande Arizona on February 20 a fire thought started by hoboes destroyed about 4000 dollars worth of cotton at a local gin. The baled cotton was ready for shipment when flames ran through the building.
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Casa Grande
Ariz
Chicago Prepares for Election Amid Terror Threats
Chicago police plan armed patrols at all polling places with extra guards in the twentieth fourth and fifth wards after threats and violence during the pre election period. Alderman Prignana faces intimidation and voters await results that could impact Mayor Thompson’s political strength.
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United Press
Chicago
Willian F. Russell
A. J. Prignana
Albert R. Brunker
Chicago Civic Commission
William Hale Thompson
Deneen-Emerson- Swanson
Annti
Inauguration Parade Draws Nation to Washington
United Press reports Washington on March 4 will host a grand inauguration parade with over 150000 visitors along the avenue. Governors staffs and 200 tribes will participate, honoring president elect Curtis with banners and native regalia.
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United Press Transcontinual Wire
Washington
Pennsylviue
Sinaugur
Herbert Cur
Hoover
Curtis
Minnesota Law Attack Prompts Bill to Repeal Gag Statute
Representative R Davis introduced a bill to repeal a Minnesota gag law viewed as the most vicious measure. He pledged to push the repeal through both chambers after editors nationwide condemned its suppression of the Minneapolis Saturday Review under a court order for alleged defamation.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
R . Davis
House of Representatives
House
Senate
Davis
Nation
Minneapolis Saturday Review
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