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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1935
Page
17
A reader’s dramatic, courtroom based impression voices awe and horror over the Bruno Hauptmann Lindbergh kidnapping trial. The narrative recalls testimony by John F. Condon, the mysterious killer, and questions the crime’s method and motives. It contrasts public doubt with conviction as the trial unfolds.
A sensational courtroom drama centers on Bruno Hauptmann and the Lindbergh baby murder. Dr. Condon shines as Jafsie questions reveal a killer who planned, entered Hopewell nursery, strangled the infant, and carried the body with a ransom note. The crowd sees a dramatic confrontation as the witness stands to prove Hauptmann’s guilt or spark a radical defense.
A flurry of industry chatter from Hollywood and New York. Freddie Bartholomew leads in David Copperfield with Emphasis on his age and future projects. George Brent and Kay Francis negotiate raises as Universal and MGM plot new stars and productions. In Moscow, authorities probe a deadly train wreck with 23 injured and 72035 reported casualties.
An ad clip touts Midal as a safe non narcotic remedy for menstrual pain. It claims the product dissolves fear of periods, promises strong comfort or complete relief, and urges readers to try Midol today at local counters or by asking.
An Oslo vendor named Foluson doubts any Lindbergh involvement by Hauptmann and dismisses talk of others in the Lindbergh household. He says he has not been contacted to testify and would go if asked, while noting the case has drawn much attention but that only the three in the house, the butter Whateley, Mrs Whateley, and Betty Gow, were present and trusted.
Four German relatives of the Lindbergh case victim Fisch sailed aboard the Tre de France en route to Flemington to testify on Hauptmann’s money possession claim. Detective Artie Johnson aided their attempt to reach the liner secretly. The defense seeks to show Fisch’s death led to a hoard of bills discovered by Hauptmann, with Hauptmann contesting ownership as repayment for money owed.
Flemington New Jersey January reports Col Charles A Tidbergh staying fit during court strains by playing squash with friend Colonel Schwetzkapf of the Jersey police. They play a fast game daily at lunch and often have another round after the night adjournment.
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