Lindbergh Kidnapping Money Found Linked to Hauptmann
New York police and federal agents push to solve the Lindbergh case as Bruno Hauptmann faces questions over the $50,000 ransom and recovered $18,750 from his garage. Authorities allege a strong circumstantial case including handwriting and ransom note similarities plus Hauptmann's possession of ransom funds. He maintains innocence while investigators press for a confession.
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Bruno
Richard Hauptmann
Charles A Lindbergh
Hauptmann
Hopewell
N. J
Polie
Department of Justice
Wall Street
Three Indicted for Murder by Grand Jury in Lorain
The Lorain grand jury returned two first degree murder indictments and one second degree count among 22 total. Florence Lee, 40, a Lorain night club proprietress, is charged with first degree murder for shooting her sweetheart and business partner Michael Carreo on September 2 in a jealous rage. Joseph Mattessie of Lorain is indicted for first degree murder for fatally stabbing his brother Charles after a dispute tied to a wake. Both first degree charges carry possible death sentences if convicted. arrangements to bring these cases to trial soon are planned.
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Florence Lee
Lorain
Michael Carreo
Joseph Matsessie
Charles
Joseph
Arrest Culminates One Of The Most Remarkable True Detective Stories
The arrest of Bruno Richard Hauptmann as receiver of the Lindbergh ransom money ends a famed detective saga. From the kidnapping at Hopewell to the recovered body near the Lindbergh home, a nationwide hunt spanned years with public funds and private support. Col. H Norman Schwartzkopf testified that Lindbergh funds and family backing fueled the pursuit, and thousands of clues were pursued though many proved weak.
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New York
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Lindbergh
Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr
Hopewell
Forces of Law and Order
Herbert Hoover
Three Bandits Rob Bank Branch in New York Heist
Three bandits robbed a Corn Exchange Bank branch in New York City, securing fifty thousand six hundred twenty-one dollars after blindsiding and tying nine employees. They gained entry through a skylight and forced bank manager Edward Renehan to open a safe.
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Rob Bank
New York
Night Watchman
Corn Exchange Bank and Trust Company
John Kane
Edward Renehan
Renehan
Typhoon and tidal wave hit Osaka killing hundreds
An official report tallies 633 deaths, mainly school children, and 2,112 injured with 68 missing after a typhoon and resulting tidal wave struck Osaka Prefecture. Property damage runs into millions as rescues continue and figures may rise.
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Japan
Osaka Prefecture
Dr Condon Doubts Over Lindbergh Kidnapping Probe
New York Sept 21 An old man who aided in the Lindbergh ransom case after paying 50000 to the kidnapper faced renewed doubt as he returned home to decide if Bruno Hauptmann was the man he spoke with. Dr John F Condon, the amiable Jafsie, was led to a Greenwich Street room where 20 men stood silent. Inspector Lyons had him pick John. He chose Hauptmann and three detectives, queried spellings, wrote two notes and handed one to Hauptmann asking him to read aloud I always keep my word If the baby is returned in good condition.
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New York
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
John
Charles A. Lindbergh
John F. Condon
Jassie
Lindbergh
Hauptmann
John J. Lyons
Condon
Gold Order Aided in Lindbergh Kidnapping Case
Washington report notes that keeping the gold standard helped solve the Lindbergh kidnapping. Treasury actions last year on gold certificates spurred investigators to trail Bruno. A justice official said the President’s gold order accelerated the breakthrough.
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Washington
United States
Treasury
Bruno Hauptmann
Mrs Sarah Van Ness Dies After Fall Injuries
In Columbus Ohio Mrs Sarah Van Ness 85 widow of Andrew Van Ness died last night from injuries suffered in a Sunday fall her hip fracture cited as the cause of demise authorities said she had lived in the city for many years and was known for her charitable work her death comes after the accident last week and as relatives prepare funeral arrangements
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Columbus
Sarah van Ness
Andrew van Ness
Authorities say Hauptmann conceived Lindbergh kidnapping
Federal authorities announced they are convinced Bruno Richard Hauptmann planned and carried out the Lindbergh kidnaping alone or with minimal help. They cite seized money and a home ladder as key evidence, while acknowledging potential accomplices may have aided the crime.
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Lindbergh
Lersch To Act As Cheerleader At Tonight’s Game
Elgis High School announces John Lersch will direct the cheerleading at tonight’s football game. Tryouts for next year’s squad have not yet been held due to time, but are expected soon.
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Elgis High School
John Lersch
William Hessberger dies of heart attack in Tiffin home
William J. Hessberger aged 52 a printer and former pitcher in the Southern Michigan League died at his Tiffin Ohio home yesterday from a heart attack. He had pitched in the regional league before retiring and was well known in local sporting circles. He is survived by his widow and two children.
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Tiffin
William J. Hessberger
Chain of Evidence Against Hauptman
Washington reports pivotal proof linking Bruno Hauptmann to the Lindbergh kidnapping. handwriting on the original ransom note matches the paid “Jassie” demand, German phrases appear in notes, and lumber used for the ladder traces to a local firm where Hauptmann worked. He did not hand over the $50,000 to money handlers, suggesting an amateur kidnapper.
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Bruno R. Hauptmann
Lindbergh
Hauptmann
New York
Charles A. Lindbergh
New Jersey
Department of Justice
Hopewell
N. J
Charles Augustus, Jr
New York City
Bruno
H. Hauptmann
Jassie
Hauptman
Extradition Of Hauptmann Asked
TRENTON N Y Sept 21 Extradition of Bruno Richard Hauptmann from New York to New Jersey was asked by Gov A Harry Moore in a warrant charging Hauptmann with the murder of Charles Lindbergh Jr it was learned today.
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Bruno Richard Hauptmann
New York
New Jersey
Harry Moore
Hauptmann
Charles Lindbergh, Jr
Elyria Men's Democratic Club Meets Tonight
Plans for the coming November election campaign will be discussed at the regular meeting of the Elyria Men's Democratic Club. The gathering is at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall and is called for 8 o clock. Officials extended an invitation to all interested to attend.
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Elyria Men's Democratic Club
Veterans of Foreign Wars
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