Father Visits Edward Hickman in Prison as Son Faces Hangman
Thomas Hickman, a Texas railroad worker, travels by train to Los Angeles to see his son Edward Hickman, the confessed killer of Marion Parker, amid doubts about Edward's sanity and the possibility of a last-minute reprieve. The meeting occurs as Edward remains unresponsive to his father's presence and disturbs the jail with terse exchanges.
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United
Los ‘Angeles
Thomas ‘Hickman
Texas
el Paso
Jabor
William
Edward ‘Ickman
Edward
Hickman
Marion’ Parker
Democratic Favorite Son Block Near One-Third to Block Smith
Washington January 20 The potential favorite son block in the Democratic line up nears the one-third threshold to block Smith. Observers warn coalition lines may dissolve as some candidates prefer Smith if they cannot win themselves.
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United Press Transecstimental Wire
Washington
Smith
Heflin
New York Shivers In Winter's Grip
New York shivered in a cold wave driven by a 50 mile an hour gale. Temperatures fell to 27 degrees with 20 degree weather forecast for Saturday as the city faced the first real winter weather of the year.
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United Press
New York
Mercury
Arizona Press Club Mid-Winter Fiesta Heads for Tucson
Arizona newspaper men will travel to Tucson for the annual mid winter fiesta of the Arizona Press club held Saturday night and Sunday. Writers from Phoenix will attend with about ten men expected. other cities will send quotas. The main business is electing a new president to replace Arthur Powell of Nogales who resigned.
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United Press Transcontinental Wire
Tucson
Ariz
Gan
Arizona
Arizona Press Club
Phoenix
Arthur Powell
Nogales
Mid West Weather Grips the region with bitter cold
Howling northwest winds and near zero temperatures sweep the middle west. Forecasters expect a moderation by Saturday afternoon. Snow and wind disrupt traffic and a Grand Trunk derailment near Battle Creek injures two. a relief train is assembled for stranded Pullman occupants.
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United Press Transcontinental Wire
Chicago
Middle West
Atlantic Flyer
Grand Trunk Railroad
Battle Creek
Mich
Grand Trunk
Opposition to Pan American union convention faces Mexico and Argentina edits
In Havana delegates debate a convention draft prepared by the Pan American union governing board. Argentina and Mexico plan drastic changes, signaling difficulties ahead. The committee on the project, chaired by Dr. Enrique Olaya Herrera, will meet Monday as most delegations oppose the draft.
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United Press Transcontinental
Havana
Pan-American Union
Governing Board of the Union
Argentina
Mexico
Enrique Olaya Herrera
Colombia
United States
Chickasaw Indian Found Guilty in Manslaughter Case
William Bennett McLain, a Chickasaw Indian, was found guilty of manslaughter for stabbing his white wife Ada McLain to death in their home last November. The jury deliberated four hours before delivering the verdict. He faces a sentence of one to ten years in San Quentin.
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United Press Transcrizental
Los Angeles
William Bennett McLain
Ada McLain
Delibere
McLain
San Quentin
Search for Louise Clarke Missing Girl Creates Police Hunt
Police in Utah launch a search for 21 year old Louise Clarke a Westminster College student believed kidnapped or possibly a victim of an accident. Clarke left classes Wednesday in good health and cheerful mood and last spoke to Mrs Cartine saying she would not be home for dinner. Clarke is the daughter of Mr and Mrs E H Clarke of Delta Utah.
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United Press Transccontinental Wire
Salt Lake -Cipy
Utah
Louise .Clarke
Westminister
Collége
Presbyterian
Evidence at Oil Stock Trial Opens Key Points
In Los Angeles a ten-man trial over the Julian Petroleum collapse heard two major items. The state cites the little black hooks showing notations on a five million dollar stock over issue tied to the failure. It argues defendants knew of crimes while distributing illegal stock to avert disaster. The DA also moved to dismiss indictments against three defendants.
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United Press Transcontinental Wire
Los Angeles
Julian Petroleum Corporation
Kxeyes
Labor Federation backs 2.75 percent beer at conventions
The American Federation of Labor announces a plank urging modification of the Volstead act to permit 2.75 per cent beer. The recommendation follows the federation's policy set at its last National convention in Los Angeles and will be presented to the Democratic and Republican National Conventions next June in Miami.
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Miami
Fra
American Federation of Labor
Los Angeles
New Mesa Hotel Is Formally Dedicated
Mesa, Ariz, Jan 20 The new EE Portal Hotel in Mesa represents a 210000 investment by the Hamilton chain. The hotel, built for winter tourists and business travelers, will serve as a social center and host many civic and fraternal functions. Attended by prominent business and hotel men of the West.
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United Press Transcontinental Wire
Mesa
Ariz
EE Portal
Hamilton Chain
West
Nogales to Dedicate New International Airport
Nogales prepares for the dedication of the Nogales International Airport as the county and many Arizona cities send chambers of commerce secretaries to the event. Officials announced the 160 acre field will host both commercial and military aviation activities during the ceremony.
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United Press
Nogales
Ariz
Nogales International Airport
Santa Cruz
Arizona
Chambers of Commerce
Emperor dissolves Japanese Diet. cabinet to stay on
The emperor dissolved the diet today and the Baron Tanaka cabinet is expected to remain in office until the general elections, likely in February.
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Tokyo
Baron Tanaka
Sugar shortage looms as Cuba cuts US allotment
United States faces a sugar shortfall after the Cuban Sugar Commission reduced US allotment to 3.3 million tons from a 4 million ton crop, with Europe receiving 600 000 tons. Cuba reserves 150 000 and 200 000 tons held in reserve. Commerce officials cautioned on price effects while noting Hawaii Philippines and domestic beet sugar could offset the deficit.
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United Press
Washington
United States
Havana
Cuban Sugar Commission
Machado
Cuba
Europe
Department of Commerce
Hawaii
Philippines
Inquiry into S 4 sinking ends at Charlestown Navy Yard
A seven teen day Coast Guard inquiry into the S 4 submarine sinking near Provincetown and the rescue attempts concludes at Charlestown Navy Yard. Lieutenant Commander John S Baylis of the Paulding delivers final arguments as Rear Admiral Jackson presides. The court, not to decide guilt, remains a fact finding body with Latimer Julian Ogan aboard.
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United Press
Boston
Provincetown
Coast Guard
Paulding
Charlestown Navy
John S. Baylis
Naval ‘Court
Sehen Jackson
Washington
D. CG
Jackson
Eaurt
Julian
L. Latimer
Joseph
OW. Ogan
Cosgrave departs New York for Chicago after welcome
William T. Cosgrave first president of the Irish Free State speeds westward from New York in a private car after a boisterous 24 hour visit. He is greeted by a 19 gun salute on Governor's Island and escorted to City Hall by thousands of cheering Irish Americans as police maintain order.
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United Press
New York
William T. Cosgrave
S. S. Homeric
Governor’s Island
City Hall
Free States
Cosgrave
George V
Arrest 22 Strikers For Mine Picketing
Twenty two strikers were arrested in Colorado Springs on charges of picketing and general disturbance at city coal mines. Eight more were arrested Thursday for similar offenses as Sheriff R M Jackson said the men blocked miners from work impeded traffic and attempted to start fights with workers.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
City
R. M. Jackson
Seven State Water Compact Divides River States Debate
Representatives from New Mexico Nevada California and Colorado urge moving federal action with a six state basis if a seven state compact fails ratification. Arizona Utah and Colorado officials push a seven state pact as a prerequisite.
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Sole - Charles
Arizona
Gov. Dern
Utah
Colorado
Delph . Carpenter
New Mexico
Nevada
California
Nogales Chamber Seeks Daily Southern Pacific Train Service
Nogales Arizona January exchange reports the local chamber of commerce seeks daily Southern Pacific trains from Tucson to Nogales. If unsuccessful, an effort will be made to save the Pickwick stage company and rework bus service between the two cities. The chamber also discusses new apartments for tourists as winter visitors exceed prior years and a Phoenix company contemplates a large building program.
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United Press de the Wire
Nogales
Ariz
Southern Pacific
Tucson
Chamber of Commerce
Pickwick Stage Company
Chamber
Phoenix
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