Trial of Hauptmann Awaits Three Witnesses Arrival
The court proceeds with the Hauptmann case while three key witnesses are awaited. Identity of those involved remains guarded as proceedings move forward.
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1935
Page
2
The court proceeds with the Hauptmann case while three key witnesses are awaited. Identity of those involved remains guarded as proceedings move forward.
A blonde pajama model identifies Bruno Hauptmann as the man she saw spying on Jaf ale. Prosecutor guards reveal the identities of three European mystery witnesses. Albert S. Osborn, a handwriting expert, calls the ransom note writeup match with Hauptmann strong. Eldridge Stein another expert affirms Hauptmann authored the notes. Two defense handwriting experts quit, attorney Reilly says they wanted pay.
In Flemington New Jersey on January 14 a blonde pajama model Hikie garde Olga Alexander testified accusing Bruno Hauptmann of writing the 14 ransom notes. Prosecutors shield three surprise witnesses from Europe arriving to testify in secret aboard ships and a cutter with Detective Arthur Johnson. German reports suggest a witness may be Hanna Fisch, sister of the late Isador Fisch.
Lloyd Leatherman was held on 800 bond at a preliminary hearing before U S Commissioner D Angle Wolfinger in Hagerstown on charges of operating an unlicensed still. Rev Robert J Ridgely did not attend but federal agents testified he aided breaking up the equipment. About 50 gallons of hard cider were confiscated from the plant near Wolfsville, second raid in ten days near another site. Moonshiners allegedly operated for over two years with barn fires and one murder blamed on drunken brawls.
Amelia Earhart, arriving from Honolulu to Oakland, cancels plans to fly to Washington citing bad weather and fatigue concerns. Separately, Maurice D Crum,Libertytown farmer, fractured left shoulder in a Friday fall and was treated at Frederick City hospital before returning home.
The will of Calvin T. K. Gladhill, Middletown resident, probated in Orphans Court, leaves the estate to wife Mrs Lota Gladhill and children. Executor Glenn Gladhill, a son, is empowered to manage and continue the furniture and undertaking business with wife’s assistance until sons Mark and Flor d reach 21, then may sell assets. Inventories and terms adjust to profits, with executor paying taxes and business expenses, and wife receive a life estate.
In a will dated October 15, 1934, probate shows the residue of the estate after expenses for the furniture and undertaking establishment to be divided equally among eight children Glenn Lucy Ray Mark Floyd Gladhll Amy Kepler Olive Routzelin and Hazel Shank. The will was witnessed by A. A. Reed and Thomas H. Davis.
Jimny Doolittle and his wife embarked on a coast to coast attempt from Los Angeles to Newark in a two passenger transport airplane. The flight began from Los Angeles Municipal Airport with hopes of an early breakfast upon landing.
Associated Press reports Saar Basin vote tallies showing strong pro Germany sentiment as German leaders claim plans to reincorporate the Saar Valley into the Reich within a month. Communist papers call for demonstrations and resistance to the League controlled plebiscite.
Washington reports that libraries worldwide were searched for a 1929 World Court decision on gold clause bonds requiring payment in money equal to gold value at issue. The Hague Court of Justice ruled Royal Dutch Oil bonds could skip gold payments due to Roosevelt suspending gold payments. case sparked potential appeal by Amsterdam stock brokers union.
A deed recorded over the weekend shows three East Fourth street properties sold from Mr. and Mrs. Flaulf to Dr. Rudolph M. Rau, all in this city. The addresses are 215 217 and 221 East Fourth street, each with a dwelling. Total consideration was about 6500 dollars.
Four directors were elected for three year terms and one for a one year term. Ballots sent to members were counted by secretary H Noel Haller. The annual meeting will be held Friday evening January 25 to elect officers for the year.
Two debt actions removed from Washington county were settled out of court Monday afternoon. Eleanor S. Reynolds trading as James E Reynolds and Company sued Merchants Milling Company and Eastern Grain Growers' Corporation for 3501.75 in the first suit and 2532.50 in the second. Attorneys for the plaintiff were P Hartman Alexander Armstrong and W M Storm. defendants were A M Hoffman and Stonebroker and Keylor. Seventeen witnesses were entered for the defense in the first suit, one for the plaintiff. no witnesses were summoned in the second.
At the annual stockholders meeting of the Washington and Frederick National Farm Loan Association, directors elected for the ensuing year include George F. Dennis Jr Urbana George H. Thomas Silas Thomas Jefferson Joseph Sponseller Walkersville and Ira S. Remsberg Jefferson. Dennis Sponseller were re elected, Remsberg fills the Davis vacancy. Directors re elected Thomas president Sponseller vice president and Haller secretary treasurer. Haller’s report shows total membership 133 loans 646100. Loans closed in 1934 total 163900 with 35 new members and stock issued 25000. Applications received in 1924 totalled 1.
Frederick County Firemen's Association plans its annual gathering in Brunswick at 7 pm with guests from city and county fire companies. President Wirts presides. Bushe of the State Firemen's Association and Capt. Lester Smith are among speakers. Supper precedes the meeting served by the Brunswick Ladies Auxiliary.
The Orphans Court dismissed the petition of John L. Routazahn as executor after Mr. and Mrs. Willie McC. Wiles Middletown paid the purchase price for the Bussard estate farm bid at 11,750 dollars. The couple had paid 300 dollars down and initially refused further settlement terms, but have now complied and the petition is dismissed.
Two Indiana National Guard airmen were killed when two planes collided southeast of Murfreesboro Tennessee during an air race run. Lieut Henderson Wheeler and Lieut Richard Miller died. Lieut W B Morgan identified them and landed the crippled ship safely.
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