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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1932

Page

6

New Extortion Efforts Surface in Lindbergh Case

Norfolk officers and Coast Guard crews chased a fresh extortion lead in the Lindbergh kidnapping, tracing intermediaries who demanded 500 dollars cash and 50,000 upon return of the child. The Very Rev. H Dobson-Peacock said the plan was refused after a Curtis consultation, and investigators pressed to locate Norfolk contacts at sea.

Norfolk Lindbergh Coast Guard John Hughes Curtis H. Dobson-Peacock Curt Sed New York Curtis Virginia Capes Chicago Dean Dobson-Peacock F. H. Tackmann Skinner Curtis- Undbergh Lindberehners Lackmann Presibover Norfolk Coast Division C. H. Abellof Tie Ser

Lindbergh Case Developments Hint at Broke Intermediary

A week before the infant’s body was found an intermediary told Col Charles A Lindbergh he was broke and his aviation securities had deflated. Dr John F Condon met with police at Bureau of Criminal Identification and stated he knew the extortionist’s name and nationality but would not disclose details. Prosecutor Marshall said no arrests or strong theories exist yet as investigators pursue possible links to five gang members and Curtis.

Lindbergh New York Brooklyn Eagle Today Col Chas. A. Lindbergh The Eagle Aviation Securities Hopewell N. J Charles A. Lindbergh Jassie John F. Condon New Jersey Bureau of Criminal Identification John Hughes Curtis Colonel Lindbergh Dr. Condon Marshall Coast Guard Curtis Charles B. McLaughlin New York City Jafsie Lindbergh Estate Col. Schwarz- Kopf Schwarzkopf Condon Condon-Curtis John Grier Hibben Princeton University Lindberghs Filer Mrs

Notice to Friends Seeks Continued Support in November Vote

A brief appeal from Ateat asking friends for continued vote and influence through the upcoming November election. The message expresses appreciation for past support and requests ongoing backing.

Ateat

Lindbergh Kidnap Case Probes Extend to Intermediaries

Investigators focus on Dr. Condon Frank Rosenheim and others as possible intermediaries in the Lindbergh kidnap case. Col Schwarzkopf says a suspected gang is under police scrutiny while grand jury actions target Jafsie contacts and extortion plots.

Lindbergh kidnapping scene and investigation described

Report describes the Lindbergh estate near the hilltop amid spring traffic and crowds. State troopers seal the road, observers sell postcards, and officials including Governor Moore coordinate with prosecutors and federal aides as the case unfolds. details mention ransom and the suspects’ accents and appearances.

Five Kidnap Gang Named by Lindbergh Case Figure

Dr John F Condon says the ransom gang involved in the Lindbergh baby case numbered five men whom he met on a Long Island Sound boat. He named two nicknames John and Doc and described their nationalities as German Italian and Spanish. He quoted one man as saying he would be taken to the baby on a vessel off Throggs Neck.

New York John F. Condon Fsle The Daily News Lindbergh Long Island Sound Jassie Bronx John Hughes Curtis Norfolk Charles A. Lindbergh John Doc

West Virginia Daily Collects Fund to Aid Search For Kidnapers

Point Pleasant May 16 The Point Pleasant Register said it would collect small contributions from local residents to be sent to Governor Moore of New Jersey to aid in the Lindbergh kidnapping hunt for the slayer of Col and Mrs Charles A Lindberghs son. If the money was not accepted it would be returned.

Point Pleasant Gov. Moore New Jersey Charles A. Lindbergh

1931 Yanucte River flood toll reported by survey

The 1931 Yanuktze river flood is reported to have drowned 150000 people according to a survey conducted by the University of Nanking.

University of Nanking

Auto Repair Services by Roy Vandergrift

Roy Vandergrift offers complete auto repair including cleaning carbon and grinding valves with prices from eight fifty to eighty six fifty. Located at 521 Beech Street with phone 385-345-66 for all other work.

Roy Vandergrift Beech St

Plants For Sale White Co Greenhouse Pelee DINGLE

A small classified notice lists plants for sale at White Co Greenhouse owned by Pelee Dingle. Includes a brief rundown of available varieties and contact details for inquiries.

White Co Pelee Dingle

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Syes Les Rev. H. Dobson-Peacock Pole H. Norman Schwarzkopf W. D. McDougal Fifth Naval District Naval Base Lias WrigHt & Ditson Pennsylvania Wilson's Coal Baker Coal CO Glenn W. Main St Grafton W. VA Ie Smoker Col. Lindbergh Seaboard Messag Frank Rosenhaim al Reich Milton Gagilo Rosenhaim Wm. Archdeacon Co. Leading Men’s and Boys’ Store Northern W.va Little Skelton Harry A. Moore Hunterdon County Mercer County United States Attorney General Anthony M. Hauck Pressie Norfolk, Va West Virginia Daily Cc. V. Miller Gratton, W. Ya
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