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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1935
Page
2
Report claims state experts plan to present a complete fingerprint sequence from the Lindbergh baby case linking Hauptmann to the crime. It notes prints on the ladder, nursery items, and ransom money, with testimony expected to challenge defense reactions and heighten expectations as trial nears.
David T. Wilentz, New Jersey attorney general, takes the lead in the Hauptmann case with five assistants and two prosecutors backing him. The profile notes his calm, confident stance as he enters court, marking a first for him in a capital trial.
Bruno Richard Hauptmann signals a possible sensational statement in court while his wife stands by his silence on a key defense point. Jail attaches report he remains confident of acquittal yet shows anxiety as his trial nears, fearing possible violence and reacting to sudden noises.
New York January 2 veteran defense chief Edward Jay Reilly says he will defend Bruno Richard Hauptmann with vigor and expects a million dollars in potential fees. Reilly, a 36 year criminal court veteran, claims to have tried about 2000 murder cases and to have devised bold cross examinations that stump prosecutors. He notes he has lined up witnesses from across the country and will not reveal his attack plan, though he promises to trump every ace the prosecution holds.
Dr. John F. Condon says he is ready to testify for the state of New Jersey in the Hauptmann Lindbergh kidnapping trial. The 74 year old, known as Jafsie, regards the process as a dreadful but worthwhile effort toward justice and expiation of the crime. He declined to reveal possible testimony while noting threats to his motives and actions, saying his conduct has been beyond reproach. Authorities indicate he has provided a strong link in the chain of evidence by identifying the accused.
Paris reports Frank Burke Roche America's richest bachelor plans marriage to Marquise Margliata de Bragan za widow of Italian noble during return from three months in India. The Marquise formerly Germaine Redler, born French, has been Roche's focus for three years and recently inherited a fortune from her late father-in-law. In Johannesburg, Carl Sonin of New York, MGM executive, suicide in his New Year balcony scene.
Burglars blew the door from the Texas Public Service Company safe in Austin and escaped with 1200 dollars. No injuries reported. Police investigated the daytime robbery at the company office.
The administration warned a soldiers bonus bill could be funded only with higher taxes. Representative Byrne said the bill would pass the House, but the administration would press safe taxation to cover about two billion dollars in expenditure. A prominent Democratic senator also predicted Senate approval is likely, though both doubts linger on final passage over a presidential veto.
Governor elect James V. Allred announced that Jack Blalock of Marshall would be his representative at the control conference in Ponca City tomorrow led by Governor elect Z. W. Marland in Oklahoma. Alfred, still recovering from influenza, was ordered by physicians to remain in bed for two more days.
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