Lindbergh Baby Found Dead in Shocking Tragedy
The city editor reports on the shocking news from Hopewell that the Lindbergh baby has been found dead near the estate. The piece discusses the relief and grief among parents and the nation as the crime's brutal ambiguity ends with the child's death, while musing on funding ideas and public works following the tragedy.
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Moone Ordersient Niler Wa Paris Flight Log (Harbor Grace May 1)
An American aviator leaving Newark bound for Paris by way of Harbor Grace and Dublin aimed to cross the Atlantic in a single voyage. He faced delays from a damaged stabilizer, refueled to 550 gallons, and projected 200 to 225 mph speeds with an eight to ten hour crossing bound for the French capital, with plans to reach Paris after Dublin.
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Two Held Three Sought in Kidnapping Plot
Petersbur y Florida May 13 Two men were imprisoned today and search is being made for three others who police say shared in a plot to kidnap the year old daughter of the Rev David M Grardner of St Proerkburg, general manager in charge of arrangements for the Southern Baptist convention now in session here. Authorities say they framed the conspiracy to demand 40000 ransom from delegates at the convention if the kidnapping was accomplished.
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David M Grardner
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Southern Baptist Convention
Singer Recovering After Operation In New Haven
WRH Haven Connecticut May 13 Rosa Ponselle Metropolitan Opera star is reported doing nicely at Raphael's hospital after an operation yesterday for a fibroid lunar.
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Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
San Antonio and vicinity expect generally fair and warmer conditions. Friday night lows near 80s, Saturday partly cloudy with highs around 88. Light variable winds. Similar warming trend in western Texas with fair to warm Friday night and pleasant Saturday.
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Akron Emerges From Fog Circles Sunnyvale Field
Akron airship rises through fog at Sunnyvale California and hovers over the mooring mast at about 600 feet. The ship reports a light north wind as it circles the field after dawn on May 1.
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County Board Eyes 15 Percent Property Tax Cut
Bexar county commissioners agreed to stash 26000 off the county's assessed property valuations as a board of equalization prepares to cut assessments by 15 percent. The move aims to reduce taxes by about 201600, while the current tax rate of 72 cents per $100 would be maintained. the court may convene as a board next week between May 2 and July 4.
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Wye
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Board of Equalization
W. A. Wurzbachy
Albact G. Trrwaltcy
Abbott
Wurzbath
Federal Judge to Accompany Probers Toto Coal Fields
London Kentucky May A federal judge A M J Cochran said he would accompany members of the American Civil Liberties Union investigating the case to southeastern Kentucky to protect them during a forthcoming hearing on their injunction petition. He stated he would go along to safeguard the party against potential harassment by Bell and Harlan county officials and citizens.
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American Civil Liberties Union
A. M. J. Cochran
Southeastern Kentucky Caal
Bell
Harlan County
Dudge Cochran
Thieves Loot Hall of Cigars in Gandy and Turner Hall
Police report a series of thefts including cigars and candy from the Hall of Cigars in Gandy and Turner Hall at 217 Nacogdoches. Value about $10. Also a radio fly and a ladder were stolen from local sites. Louis Kaplan filed the report to Pallee Friday.
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Pallee
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Report Note of Tots Death Near Hopewell
A note alleged to be sent to New Jersey state police a week after the Lindbergh kidnapping guided authorities to the body found near the Lindbergh home. The message reportedly matched details of the discovery near Hopewell, with directions to concealment under brush and leaves.
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New Jersey
William Allen
Nisle Skeleta
Lindberry Hnmo
Lindberghs Refuse View of Remains of Child
In Trenton New Jersey May the Lindberghs will not view the broken remains of their child. Undertaker Frank W Swayne reported that neither Colonel Lindbergh nor Mrs Lindbergh would attend the burial. The body was to be placed in a seated coffin before being delivered for burial pending arrangements.
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Anne Ald
Charles Whibereh
Alwnya
Will Yallow
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Undertaker
Sick Man Appears in Court as Whiskey Case Stalls
A sick man left his bed Friday to attend federal court but the trial was postponed. Walter Sunpoon faces charges linked to a large Astillery raid. Rudi Haberman, recovering from surgery, could not attend. Jury panel was dismissed until Monday. Simpson remains jailed awaiting trial. His wife visits daily. The case centers on seizure of 971 gallons of whiskey and wine at a home on Division Avenue.
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Walter Wi Sunpoon
Federal District Court
Rudi F. Haberman
Haberman
Simpson
Division Avenue
Ten Pastors to Take Part in Services at Central Christian Church
Announcement states that ten pastors will participate in a joint service at Central Christian Church next Sunday at 3 o clock. Participating congregations include Contract Christian South Side Christian Carson Street Christian Harriman Place Christian Prospect Hill Christian and Mexican Christian churches in a cooperative event of all Christian churches.
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Texas One Party System Rapped Speech at Postmasters’ Meet
In San Angelo on May 13 Republican candidate John F. Grant condemned Texas one party rule. He argued there will be no real contest on issues while that system prevails and citizens will endure poor government as a result.
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John F. Grant
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Plunge Is Fatal to Amarillo Man
Amarillo Texas May 13 George P Ramsey 26 died early today after falling from the seventh floor of an office building. He apparently ran down a hall and leaped through heavy plate glass. The seventh floor was unoccupied and the death was instantaneous.
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George P. Ramsey
Tramsey
Junk Pradlers Quit Chicago May Report
Fragments from Chicago report unclear but references quitting, junk peddling, and material buying. Mentions bones boulles and fans, with scattered names and dates. Details are fragmented and nonstandard.
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Chicago
Baby Lindbergh Murder Shocks Nation
Hopewell New Jersey May 13 The infant Lindbergh baby, born under a Bolden star, was murdered. He gurgled and kicked his white legs, laughed at the engine and gripped his father's finger. Strangely and roughly taken from his mother on March 3, the battered body was found today in a morgue.
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Hopewell
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Lindbergh
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President Orders Nationwide Hunt for Lindbergh Baby Killers
President Hoovers fires up federal agencies and the Secret Service to pursue the Lindbergh baby abductors and murderers with unwavering resolve. He calls the crime an unforgettable act and vows relentless action despite limits of federal authority.
Lindbergh Case Brief: Infant Kidnapped and Killed
Charles Lindbergh Jr, 20 months, was kidnapped from Sourland Hills and killed likely immediately. The body lay near Hopewell Mount Rose road, found by two truckmen 72 days after the kidnapping. The ransom and pursuit costs totaled hundreds of thousands, with Col Lindbergh paying 50,000 and Edward B. McLean 100,000. the mystery remains unsolved.
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Sourland Hills
Hopewell-Mount Rose Road
Lindbergh Estate
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Edward B. McLean
Washington
Lindbergh Baby Tragedy Found Near Roadside Gully
A disjointed account recalls the discovery of the 2 year old Lindbergh baby’s body, found under leaves in a gully about five miles from the Lindbergh estate. A negro truck driver, William Allen, reported the grisly find near Hopewell to authorities.
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Charles Augustus Lindbergh Jr
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Wiliam Allen
Hoover's bulletin on Lindbergh baby case vigilance
The president pledged unwavering federal aid to pursue the Lindbergh kidnapping and murder suspects. He directed law enforcement and secret services to assist New Jersey police in every possible way, while noting federal police power does not extend to such crimes.
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Landbergh
Dex
Hoover
New Jersey
Lindbergh Baby Crisis Reported By Princeton President
Princeton May 13 President Millen of Frinceton University said Mrs. Lindbergh remains brave and bearing up after the kidnapping. Dr Hibben, longtime Lindbergh intermediary, indicated kidnappers feared dealing directly with Colne Lindbergh.
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