Last Hauptmann Appeal Triggers Deep Ghosts Of Lindbergh Case
Trenton court hears mercy plea as investigators nationwide reassess the Lindbergh kidnapping. New affidavits from finger print and ballistics experts challenge the infant’s body identity and raise questions on the kidnapping ladder and the green sedan driver. Governor Holtman’s team and defense volunteers push diverse theories about who bore the crime and how it was done.
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Hauptmann Maintains Innocence With Minister in Jail
In Trenton on January 1, Bruno Richard Hauptmann, facing execution for the Lindbergh kidnapping, maintains innocence and relies on Bible study as his spiritual adviser Rev. John Matthiesen, rector of Trinity Lutheran, says Hauptmann shows calm, discipline, and a “divine calm” amid 16 prison visits.
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Human Fly Dan Madrid Stuns City With Cliff Climb
A young American daredevil known as the Human Fly thrilled Madrid by ascending the face of a tall building. Keller, 28, credits his early knack for scaling walls to earlier New York days where he once reportedly saved a child from a burning structure.
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Old Law Revives the Jury of Six in Kansas City
Kansas City report notes a 50 year old law allowing a six member jury instead of twelve has been revived. Both sides must agree to the reduction. The decision reflects a rare restoration of an historic legal provision in a modern case.
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Mexico Strike Called Off After Political Tensions In Mexico
A general electricians strike in several Mexican states, protests against General Plutarco Calles, was shelved late tonight. Reports say Mexican citizens believe President Cardenas is steering political security, with over 200,000 workers affected.
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Bridge Expert Blind 30 Years in Schomberg
Schomberg resident T Henders on, a renowned bridge player, has been blind for 30 years yet remains a leading figure in town contests. His skill with special carts marked in braille aids his gameplay and training.
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Ontario
T. Henderson
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Executioner for Bruno Hauptmann Faces Threats Ahead
Robert Elliott, New York and New Jersey official executioner, faces repeated threats as he prepares to execute Bruno Hauptmann in the electric chair next Friday. The story notes Elliott’s 200 plus executions, past nervous breakdowns, and heightened security around his Queens home amid public uproar and a historic Sacco and Vanzetti comparison.
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Revival of Beerd and Salt Rite by Ballenstedt Clergy
Protestant clergy in Ballenstedt revive an old Germanic custom of offering beerd and salt to newly wed couples, reintroducing traditional hospitality and symbolic welcome in regional ceremonies.
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Jews Starved and Persecuted Across Reich Narrative
A contorted report alleges forced payments, arrests, and discrimination against Jews in Germany and annexed territories. It claims bank failures blocked payments, denial of medicines, exclusion from professions, destruction of memorials, and forced humiliations. It describes anti Jewish demonstrations, Nazi policing, and alleged international protests amid Olympic discourse.
Mounted cop best hope of traffic control in Chicago
Chicago reports Capt. David T. Flynn praises mounted police as most effective crowd and riot control. He notes 98 mounted officers in his division and argues horses command respect and slow motorists. He blames machine age for fewer Irish farmers and laments lost horse power in policing.
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Obstetrics Free to Duce's Fighters
Rome officials announce free delivery for babies born to Italian colonial soldiers, aligning with Fascist policy to safeguard families of troops fighting in Abyssinia. The agreement, reached at a recent Obstetrical Union congress, signals state support for soldiers and their families.
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General Crosby Dies After Long Service in Wars
Maj. Gen. Herbert Pall Crosby, veteran of the Spanish American and World Wars, died at Walter Reed Hospital at 64 after retiring in 1930. He led cavalry, served in France, Cuba, and the Philippine insurrection, and was a commissioner for the District of Calum. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery. Survived by widow Mrs. Orthering A. Crosby, two sons Capt. George D. Crosby, Garden W. Crosby, and Miss Dime Crosby.
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Springfield Bank Robbery Attempt Sentencing
In Springfield Massachusetts Ralph Wilson faced a 12 year sentence after an attempted bank robbery in Stratford. He refused to answer officers questions as a detective mocked him by claiming the sack was a pillow. The incident stemmed from an investigation into the crime.
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