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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1935

Page

4

Hauptmann Is Sentenced to Death in First Degree Murder

Bruno Hauptmann was formally sentenced to death for the murder of Charles Lindbergh Jr. by the Hunterdon County court. The sentence follows the jury verdict of first degree murder after a lengthy trial that drew national attention. The court established a date and manner of execution, with the sheriff ordered to begin procedures on the designated date in March 1935.

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Hauptmann Death Sentence Affirmed for Lindbergh Baby Murder

In Flemington New Jersey Anna Hauptmann was denied a final visit as her husband Bruno Hauptmann faced a state court verdict. He was sentenced to die in the electric chair for the murder of the Lindbergh baby, with Sheriff Curtiss confirming no further visits. The tense courthouse scene included jurors and spectators as the fate of the accused was sealed at 10 51 according to the courthouse clock.

Gurtiss Wileata Reilly Haupmann Ws Bwo Ethel Stockton Jaslit Justice Trencheid G. Ligyé Jy End Flemington Anna Hauptmann Sherift John B_ Curtiss Curtiss Hauptmann

Hoarding Persists Despite Market Signals in U S

Ithaca N Y reports Dr Warren and experts caution that hoarding of money remains common as short term property and mortgage bonds trade at low prices. Economists note stress on liquidity and rising interest rates for government securities if grain and hay crops recover after drought.

Warren Ithaca N.Y Fee Tran Tixeal Norwich SteVenliege

Miscarriage of Justice, Hauptmann Trial Attacked

Edward J. Reilly, chief defense counsel, denounced the Hauptmann verdict and sentence as a grave miscarriage of justice. He challenged mob psychology influencing the case and questioned state claims including handwriting and wood analysis as the basis for Hauptmann’s guilt. He urged continued efforts to save Hauptmann and raised questions about nursery presence and access.

Bruno Flemington N. J Edward J. Reilly Bruno Richard Hauptmann Ressid Hauptmann

Hauptmann Breaks Down in Court Tolling the Truth

Richard Hauptmann, questioned under guard, collapsed in his cell while declaring innocence to his counsel. He sobbed and cried out to God and family, insisting he told the truth and questioning whether the authorities are pinning the crime on him or shaping him as the culprit. Reilly, a veteran homicide lawyer, stood with him as he faced the grim moment.

Flemington Rally Tam Richard Hauptmann Ceee Reilly Hauptmann Mr. Reilly Annie Mer

San Antonio to Host Three More Conventions This Year

Artur Pfeil of the convention bureau announced that San Antonio will host three additional gatherings. The Texas Title Association plans a June 3 4 meeting, the Texas Academy of Science in November, and the Southwestern Shippers Advisory Board on March 6 7. The latter is expected to draw SAR merchants to the city, with the Little Convention drawing about 200 attendees.

San Antonio Artur Pfeil Convention Texas Title Association Texas Academy of Science Southwestern Shippers’ Advisory Board Macri SAR Merce Pett

Pennsylvania Official to Speak at San Antonio League Meeting

Anrmorly secretary of agriculture C. B. Patton of Pennsylvania will address members of the San Antonio Bank Walton league at a meeting in the Aztec building Friday according to secretary M. R. Mectanahan. Election of officers will be announced.

Pennsylvania C. B. Patton Anrmorly San Antonio Iank Walton League Aztec At & Pb. Tu M. R. Mectanahan Eedd

Window Washer Rescued After Daring Fall in Boston

In Boston on February 14 a window washer named Alfred LeFleur dangled ten minutes from a broken safety belt. Police officer Chester C. Hueas sprinted from a nearby frame to lower him to safety through the window, saving him from a deadly fall.

Boston Alfred LeFleur Chester C.hueas Lefnedr

Havana appoints 28 year old Guil Belt as mayor

In Havana the 28-year-old Guil Belt, a prominent revolutionary, is named mayor amid post Machado turmoil. He becomes ex officio cabinet member over the federal district, succeeding the resigning Miguel Mariana Gomez and faces student and physician protests after Gomez's education post.

Machado Carlos Miguel de Cespedes Batista Gomez Mendlela Minn ‘Sta Portefolio Bell

Forlorn Wife Stays Loyal in Hauptmann Case

Mrs Annie Hauptmann, pale and distraught after weeks of terror, remains sequestered at the lodge house in Flemington. A state trooper detail guards the home as she plans to take their baby to the Bronx and then seek living quarters in Trenton near her husband’s impending transfer to state prison for electrocution.

Flemington N. J. Fe Annie Hauptmann Odglog Hahy Manniried Hercely Rubio Haling

Bond Jumper Given Prison Terms in Double Robbery Case

Howard Rathsom of 422 West Johnston forfeited bond by missing trial, pleaded guilty in criminal district court to two indictments for taking part in two robberies last April 8. Judge McGrory sentenced him to two years in each case, to run concurrently. Police arrested Rathsom after he failed to appear on Monday February 4 at an Arsenal Street address.

Howard Rathsom West Johnson Firec Criminal District Court Wi. W. McGrory Harrison Arsenal Street Joz

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