Jury to Investigate Hauptmann Case Delay
Trenton March 31 The execution of Bruno Hauptmann was delayed 48 hours at the request of Grand Jury foreman Allyne Freeman. The jury wants to investigate new angles in the case as questions arise from testimonies about a purported confession by Paul H Wendel who has repudiated it. Mrs Hauptmann rejoiced while Hauptmann showed a despondent mood and refused meals. Governor Hoffman granted a 30 day reprieve for Philadelphia gangster Charles Zied who was set to precede Hauptmann to the chair.
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Trenton
Hauptmann
Allyne Freeman
Mark O. Kimberling
Paul H. Wendel
Hoffman
Charles Zied
Philadelphia
Bruno Hauptmann
Hauptmann Execution Time Set as 8 P.M.
The time for Bruno Richard Hauptmann's execution was set for 8 P.M. Eastern. rumors of last minute spares faded as Gov. Hoffman signaled no interference. Hauptmann's wife, in hysterics, clung to shredded hope amid reports he would reveal all if spared.
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Bruno
Hauptmann
Gov. Hoffman
Italian Motor Company Seizes Ethiopian Town Gondar
Gondar in Ethiopia fell to the Italian advance as northern troops pushed toward Lake Tang. The assault involved 500 trucks and officers cars, 20 armored cars, machine gun and motorcycle units, Bedouin detachments, and a sanitary company. All soldiers were white. no native troops took part.
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Associated Press
Gondar
Ethiopia
Lake Tang
Taian Uuck
Emuimin
Achilles
Wlivkk
Gundar
Starage
Hauptmann Execution Denied by Court and Governor
Bruno Hauptmann’s clemency appeal failed as the Court of Pardons and Governor Hoffman refused to spare him. The death walk is set for 8 PM Tuesday. Defense attorney Fisher reported Hauptmann remained hopeful and noted a message for his wife.
Doomed Hauptmann Awaits Execution on Final Day
Bruno Hauptmann faced the final hours before his planned 5 P M Pacific Coast time execution after the clemency appeal was denied. Rumors swirled he might reveal details of the Lindbergh kidnapping to avoid death. his wife Anna clung to hope while Governor Hoffman declined to intervene. Col Lindbergh studied a "mechanical heart" in England as life-extension research. Hauptmann's Kamenz mother affirmed his innocence. Paul Wendell remained in jail despite denying a confessed claim. Hauptmann met with state prison keeper Colonel Kimberling as the hour neared.
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Trenton
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Bruno
Charles Lindbergh Jr
Anna
Hoffman
N. Jersey
Lindbergh
England
Hauptmann
Kamenz
Germany
Paul H. Wendell
Colonel O. Kimberling
Court of Pardon
Hauptmann Electrocution Delayed Four Minutes Before Set
In Trenton on March 31 the execution of Bruno Hauptmann was officially postponed for 48 hours just four minutes before the originally scheduled time. The delay shifts the date of the eleventh hour action as authorities review last minute matters.
Doctor Reports Condition Of Marilyn Miller Much Improved
New York doctor says screen actress Marilyn Miller shows improvement after two weeks in hospital. Dr W L Whittemore notes her temperature dropped from 106 to 104 and adds she remains very seriously ill but hopeful as Mrs Leroy M Sullivan hosts Ladies Aid at her home.
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New York
W. L. Whittemore
Marilyn Miller
Ladies Aid
Jpaiday Apen
Leroy M. Sullivan
Sullivan & Hew
Hauptmann Breaks Down In Court and Cries
Bruno Hauptmann wept openly during questioning by Kimberling, insisting his account remains unchanged and that any alteration would be a lie. Kimberling noted it took several minutes for him to compose his narration.
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Trenton
Bruno Hauptmann
Kimberling
Hearst Suit Served On Senate Investigators
During a Senate lobby committee hearing, a U S deputy marshal formally served Senator Black of Alabama with papers in the Hearst suit against the congressional investigators.
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Washington
Senate Lobby Committee
United States
Senator Black
Alabama
William Randolph Hearst
Supreme Court Alignments Prompt Calls for Legal Reforms
Six justices face East and three face West prompting public push for stricter laws. The text argues uprisings by protesters are funded by paid organizers to sustain movements until they earn wages.
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Supreme Court
Appropriations Panel OKs Funds for Alaska Fisheries
The appropriations committee recommended 278000 dollars for the Bureau of Fisheries in Alaska for 1936-37. One hundred thousand is immediately available for general Alaska service, with 9900 earmarked for Pribilof Islands seal protection and the rest for salmon protection and related work.
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Washington
Appropriations Committee
General Alaska Service
Bureau of Fisheries
Alaska
Pribiloff Islands
Bureau
Notice Lost Buckskin Mitts Reward Offered
Lost one pair of buckskin color mitts brand new. Finder to return to the Nugget Office and receive reward.
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Nugget
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Italian Motor Company
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