Hauptmann Trial Echoes Circus Atmosphere and Witness Confusion
In Flemington court, defense and spectators debate testimonies amid a tense Hauptmann trial. Writers and witnesses trade quips and distractions, while questions arise about Isidor Fisch, ransom timing, and the relevance of several witnesses to the murder case. The proceedings linger as the defense asserts a fair trial is at stake.
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Fach
Dave
Avery
Will Rogers
Uile
Hauptssann
Phillip Moses
Elvé
Flemington
Moses
Mr. Reilly
Mr. Moses
Jose Levaner
Jesus Otto
Hilda Heineard & Ter
Bruno
Anns Heupimenn
Iskar Fisch
Europe
Isidor Fisch
Brno
Fisch
Hauptmanin
Heier
St. Raymond's Cemetery
Fes
Trenchard
Reilly
Wilenta
Agai
M'freechard
Sharp
Thomas W. Trevichard
Lrenenard
Death Penalty Demanded for Hauptmann Case
Attorney General David T. Wilentz, chief prosecutor in the Lindbergh kidnapping case, stated he will seek the electric chair for Bruno Richard Hauptmann. He said the defense has offered a smoke screen and will press for a first degree murder verdict with no compromise.
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Flemington
David T. Wilentz
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Lindberg
Bany
Hauptmann
Wentz
Wilentz
Thomas W. Trenchard
Attomney
Wijlents
Will Ack
Atley
Guards Tighten Security on Lindbergh Kidnapping Evidence
In Flemington on February 6 1947 guards were increased over the prosecution exhibits in the Lindbergh kidnapping trial of Bruno Hauptmann. Access to the kidnap ladder was restricted to Detective Lewis J. Bommann and Arthur J. Kuenler the federal wool expert. The exhibits were moved to an isolated room in the Hubbard County jail as state troopers stood watch in shifts.
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Flemington
Bruno Rauptmann
Tourist Travel Surges to Resorts Across Southern Worlds
A brisk uptick in tourist travel to southern resorts followed by railroads boosting routes a month earlier than usual. The surge reflects renewed interest in scenic rail trips and warm destinations as travelers seek leisure after limited prior seasons.
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Sath Uhels
Kidnap trial testimony clashes over window stein
Testimony in the Hauptmann kidnapping case continues with questions about a window notch and a protruding stein. Witnesses discuss Fisch and others while Justice Trenchard weighs admissibility of a newspaper photo versus the original image.
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Kelly
Tstone
Wilentz
Stéin
Wilénte
Wilente
Justice Trenchard
Seene
Kessly
Slite
Stein
Hauptmann
Fisch
Oscar John Hruckmann
Bronx
Isador Fisch
Koickerbocker
Tyurkmann
Alter Oyu
Zerlock
Probers Say Wine Needed for Warship Building
Washington February 6 1924 testimony before the Senate munitions committee described wine and liquor as “necessary as steel” in warship construction. M R Parker of a New York shipbuilding firm testified wines were charged to the government and discussed a 1 percent fee for party use. He linked Charles Denby to the Orient as a representative of the firm in 1922 while other parts of the hearing tangled with timelines and cemetery wall descriptions.
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Washington
M. R Parker
New York Shipbuilding Corporation
Senate Munitions
Parker
Chirles Denby
Edwin Denby
Harding
Navy
Orient
Big Navy
Clark
Missouri
Park
Court dissolves seizure ban in fuel movement case
A Texas Court of Civil Appeals dissolved a temporary restraining order that had blocked the movement of about 190000 barrels of fuel owned by George Real of Arp. The court ruled the order acted as an injunction and should not have been issued without a hearing.
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Austin
Tide Court of Civil Appeals
Teans Railroad Commission
George Real
3. A. Wheeler
Dan Ouill Nominated Postmaster in Washington
President Roosevelt submitted the nomination to the Senate for Dan Ouill as postmaster in San Antonio. The report notes discussions on liquor policies aboard ships, shipbuilding funding, and questions about Denby’s China and Orient postings. Details include Denby’s pay and travel expenses, with no commissions earned.
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Dan Ouill
Washington, D. G
Senate
Roosevelt
San Antonio
Deniel
Denby
China
Clark
Democrat
Missouri
Parker
Nominations for 1924 Motion Picture Awards
Six contenders for Academy awards announced three weeks ahead of the banquet. Notables include Claudette Colbert, Clark Gable, Norma Shearer, and William Powell for works such as It Happened One Night Viva Villa and The Barrets of Wilm Pole Street. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer leads with three nominations across The Barrels of Wilm Pole Street The Shin Man and Viva Villa.
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Hollywood
Academy of Motion
Picture
Arts and Sciences
Academy
Claudette Caltert
Clark Gable
Grace Meate
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Columbia
Warner Brothers
First National
Fox
Paramount
Rko-Radio
Twentieth Century
Unitversal
M-G-M
Wilm
Pole Street
Wamney Brothers
The
Navy
Universal
Norman: Krasna
Man Found Dead at Soledad Street Home
Charles Albert, about 3, of B04 Soledad Street, was found dead on the floor at his home Wednesday noon. Death appeared due to natural causes, officers said. An inquest will be held.
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Ted Clark
Parker
Clare
Clark
Charles Albert
Soledad Street
Chase & Sanborns Dated Coffee in the Bag Ad
An old advertisement touts Chase & Lanham s Dated Coffee in the bag with a clearly marked delivery date. It claims fresh bags are delivered within 10 days and promises the same product previously in can at three cents less.
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Chase & Lanham’s
Chase & Sanham
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