14 Feb 1935
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1935
Page
1
Former city resident Mrs Ellis is dead after a long life of teaching in the area. The obituary notes she spent many years in the community, with her remains to be laid to rest at a local cemetery.
A garbled report notes a conference about crossing lights and highway department actions. It mentions delays and concerns over flood lights and traffic, with unclear place names and dates.
A Martin County woman died this morning after a weeks long illness. The deceased, Miss Brooks, was of age at the time. Local authorities report the death followed a severe bout of pneumonia. Further details are expected from the county coroner.
The Flemington jury that convicted Bruno Richard Hauptmann faced a flood of congratulations from across the nation. Jurors endured heavy scrutiny and emotional strain in deciding the death verdict, with one female juror noting they did their duty for state and society. Amid crowds outside the courthouse some women yelled for Hauptmann’s death, while Anna Hauptmann stood by her husband, insisting on his innocence despite the verdict.
A survivor linked to the Shenandoah disaster and the Akron crash in 1933 is honored. Commander Wiley, named Victor Wiley in reports, was among three who escaped in the Pacific accident era.
Flemington New Jersey February 14 The jury foreman Charles Walton read the verdict finding Bruno Richard Hauptmann guilty of the Lindbergh baby murder though a false report circulated globally via a rival news service and radio claiming Hauptmann would receive life imprisonment.
A city recreation program was launched this morning in a meeting at the art house led by Miss Mildred Gilmore state supervisor. The initiative, part of the recovery program, will receive 22.50 from the state relief fund. next week Garret G. Epley will lead a session to form a local organization to advance the work.
In a terse court statement today the judge described a death sentence read with no display of emotion. The remark reflects the solemnity of the proceedings and underscores the gravity of the case for all observers.
An inquiry today revealed the Lindbergh case cost estimate exceeds six hundred thousand dollars with figures near six hundred twenty nine thousand and at least fifteen thousand cited in an early briefing.
On February 14 in Flemington New Jersey, Bruno Hauptmann showed an initial tearful outburst after returning to his jail cell as officials discuss possible appeal. Chief ward J Reilly noted Hauptmann’s restrained demeanor as guards described an inner battle for self control.
In Daviess Martin and Pike counties readers got the verdict story early, as The Democrat published an extra at 9:58 local time fourteen minutes after the 10:44 EST verdict. The extra, praised by editors and readers, featured bold headlines and full back-page illustrations.
United Press Milestones trace the Lindbergh kidnapping from the cradle snatch on March 1 1932 through ransom demands arrests trials and the eventual court climax in Flemington. Key figures include John H Curtis Henry Johnson Betty Gow John Condon Gaston Means and Bruno Hauptmann as the case unfolds across years with bodies found and federal involvement.
A state bill outlined by Gov McNutt aims to prevent voting confusion by creating education boards and a five member council. The measure, introduced after a Feb 14 report copy was shared with lawmakers, would coordinate with federal machinery similar to Germany. The debate centers on education structure and governance at the state level.
Washington February 14 congressional leaders move toward a White House backed plan to fund the long sought $2.015 billion in annual installments of $400 million. The deal appears close as discussions proceed with President Roosevelt guiding the approach.
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