Indianapolis Times, Volume 46, Number 222, Indianapolis, Marion County, 25 January 1935 — Page 3

JAN. 25, 1935

NEVER SAW BABY, DEAD OR ALIVE, BRUNO TELLS JURORS

RANSOM NOTES NOT HIS WORK, HE State's Evidence Refuted Entirely by Alleged Lindbergh Killer. From Page Two) stand and hefted each section of the ladder. It looks like a music instrument he told Mr. Reilly. Q —Did you take this ladder in an automobile from the Bronx to Hop* well, N J.? A—l never took a ladder in an automobile. Q—Did you at any time have this ladder on Col. Lindbergh's estate? A—No. NEVER OWNED CHISEL 1 Q —Your house had an attic? A— Yes. Q —How many families lived there? A—Three. Q —How many rooms did you have on the second floor? A—Four. Q—There has been exhibited here a board a witness says was taken from your house. Did you remove that board? A—l did not. Mr. Reilly handed Hauptmann the chisel found outside Lindbergh's home. Q—On March 1, 1932. did you leave this chisel on Col. Lindbergh’s estate at Hopewell? A—This chisel was never in my possession. Q —You mean you never owned it? A—l never owned it. Q —Carpenters can buy chisels from supply houses, can't they? Anybody can buy a chisel, can’t they? A—As long as they can pay for It, it’s all right. Q —l direct your attention to another section of the Bronx, known as St. Raymond's cemetery. Were you ever there in your life? A—l was there about six years ago. I passed the cemetery going over to Long Island Sound. Q—Were you in St. Raymond's Cemetery April i or ?. 1932? (When the ransom was paid). A—No, I was not. Q—That is the night you had the musical in your house? A—Yes. Q —What time did it start? A— About 7 or 8. Q—Did you go out that night? A— I went out about 11 o’clock to a store with Kloppenberg and Fisch. WIFE VISITED GERMANY Q—Can you give your best recollection of whether you dealt in the market with Fisch through the Mott Co—Carlton Mott? A—No. Q —lt has been testified that Jan. 16, 1928, your wife had had a balance of $411.96 in the bank and that was changed to a joint account for

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Did Bruno Hauptmann inadvertently sign the Lin dberg ransom notes? Through handwriting expert James Seller of Los Angeles, the state presented the above comparison to prove that Hauptmann did. At top is an authentic Hauptmann signature; below, a signature prepared by combining letters cut from the ransom notes. Sellers insisted that the composite signature proves Hauptmann was author of the notes.

Anna and Richard, is that correct? A—Yes. Q —Did you make a withdrawal from your bank account early in 1928? A—Yes, that must have been when my wife went to Europe. Q —Did your wife go to Germany in May. 1928? A—Yes. Q —l show you a deposit on Sept. 17. 1928, can you tell of what is was made up? A—l worked Saturdays and Sundays and had the money. I closed the account and deposited it in this bank. Mr. Reilly gave his witness a photostatic copy of one of his bank balances. Q—There w r ere three withdrawals during 1928, totaling $485 in all. Please explain them. Hauptmann studied the copy. A—l really can’t explain the withdrawals. I probably loaned some money and got it back later. Q —ln 1929 you were doing business with Steiner Rouse? A—No, with Carlton Mott. ADMONISHED BY COURT Q —You were constantly withdrawing and constantly depositing? A—Yes. The court admonished Hauptmann that ‘'you'll have to speak louder. We can’t hear you." Q —Now do you recall when it was you started your account in Steiner Rouse? A—ln August. 1932. Q —You say Fisch left two satchels and a shoebox with you. When was it that you discovered the money? A—Middle of August, 1934. Q —What did you do with the money in the garage? A—l dried it off. Hauptmann told the jury again about finding the money in a shoebox in the broom closet of the kitchen. It became wet from a leaky pipe there. Hauptmann described the broom closet and the kitchen in detail. PUT MONEY IN GARAGE L Q —Where did these pipes run? A —Up through the roof. Q —Explain how the water got

RANSOM NOTES YIELD HAUPTMANN'S NAME

into the broom closet? A—Some of it came down through the roof. Q —The water came down on the outside of the pipes from the roof? A —Yes. Q—Did you see any marks from the pipes on the shoe box? A—l must explain. There w r as curtain rods against the pipes. The water ran down these rods to the shoe box. Q—How many months had this cardboard shoe box stayed in your closet? A—About eight months, maybe. Q—What was the change in the box? A —lt was falling apart. Q —Tell us the condition of the money? A—lt was wet ands carried it to the garage in a pail. Q—Was it rolled up? A—lt was wrapped up in brown paper. In three bundles. I took the money out of the box and took it to the garage in a tin pail. Q—The garage was not attached to the house? A—No. Q—What did you do with the money? A—l put it in a basket on a shelf up near the ceiling where nobody could see it. Q —What was the condition of your account with Fisch when he sailed for Europe? A—When he sailed my account on the market was $12,009. Q —Was that on margin? A—No, it was actual cash. Q —How much of that $12,000 belonged to Fisch. A—About $2500. SHARE THEIR LOSSES Q —Did Fisch owe you money when he went to Europe? A—When he went he said I should sell some furs. I said I will take S2OOO from my account and give it to you. Q —How long was that before Fisch sailed? A—Two or three weeks. Q—Did you do that? A—Yes. Hauptmann explained that he and Fisch went “half and half’ on their losses in both their business ventures—stock market and the fur business. Q—You knew Fisch was dead when you found thus money? A—Yes. Q —You remember Nov. 26. 1933, don’t you? That’s your birthday? A—Yes. Q —Were you down at the Sheridan Square Theater on that night?

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Did you give the cashier one of these bills folded up eight times for a ticket? Mr. Wilentz objected and the question was not answered. Q —Were you ever in that theater in your life? A —Never. At this point noon recess was ordered.

ROBERSON CASSELL, i EX-RESIDENT, DEAD Funeral to Be Held Here Tomorrow. The body of Roberson W. Cassell, former Indianapolis resident, who died of cerebral hemorrhage yesterday in his home in South Bend, will be brought to Indianapolis for funeral services at 4:30 tomorrow in the Flanner & Buchanan Mortuary. 25 W. Fall Creek-pkwy. He was 58. Mr. Cassell, who w r as born in Somerset, 0., lived in Indianapolis a number of years before moving in 1928 to South Bend, where he represented the Addressograph Sales Agency, for which he was district manager at the time of his death. He was a member of the Indianapolis Athletic Club, the Rotary Club and the Highland Country Club during his residence here. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Virginia Cassell, and a sister, Mrs. Ralph C. Niver, Toledo. Mine Safety Bill Offered Safety appliances, including fire extinguishers and insulated tools would be required in Indiana mines under terms of a bill introduced today in the Indiana House by Rep. Samuel M. Baumgartner (D., Clay City). Attorney Robbed of $359 Jostled by three well-dressed men on a downtown street today, Lewis A. Coleman 63, of 3535 N. Pennsyl-vania-st, an attorney, reported to police that $359 which he had just drawn from the bank for a Florida trip, had been stolen.

LICENSING OF GIANT HOUSING FIRMSJRGED Federal Trade Commission Makes Suggestion in New Report. Bit United Pres* WASHINGTON. Jan. 25.—Federal licensing of giant utility holding companies to protect the public from alleged power rate abuses and | flotation of “watered” securities was suggested to the Senate today by the Federal Trade Commission. The commission, in another report on its six-year investigation of scores of gas and electric companies, asserted laxity of state laws ana | present restrictions under Federal statutes make necessary a broad Federal control program. The Commission is expected to outline a specific legislative program ; in its next report, probably Tuesj day. Under the suggestions today. Congress could employ special excise tax measures, the existing postal law and added Federal statutes to restrict the size and extent of utility holding concerns. ROOSEVELT LAUNCHES AUTO SAFETY DRIVES Calls on All States to Enact Laws to Curb Mishaps. By United Press WASHINGTON, Jan 25.—President Roosevelt this afternoon called on all states to enact legislation to reduce automobile fatalities and accidents. Mr. Roosevelt addressed a letter to all Governors pointing out that the Federal government has taken the leadership in developing remedial measures, but that responsibility j for action rests with the states. OPEN NEW DRY FIGHT Morris Sheppard Introduces 18th Amendment Once Again. Hi/ United Press WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.—Senator Morris Sheppard <D. Tex.) today had started another effort to restore prohibition. He introduced a resolution restating the 18th Amendment, witn the words “intoxicating liquor” changed to “alcoholic liquor.” Child Dies of Burns Funeral arrangements were being made today for Dorothy Louise Kikendall, 4, of 3543 W. 12th-st, who died yesterday in City Hospital from burns suffered while she was making candy in a shed in the read of her home.

POLICE LEND A HAND IN CLOTHING DRIVE

With a sharp winter wind whistling around him. Traffic Officer Francis A. Logue grinned even more cheerfully than usual today. He was thinking of the warmth which would be brought to needy families by the bundles of used clothing which he had collected at the bi/sy corner of Pennsylvania and Market-sts. The clothing was donated in response to an appeal by the Red Cross, with which police, firemen and Boy Scouts are co-operating.

‘Give Me Liberty Or —’ Daughter Beer-ds Lion in His Den and Papa Almost Finishes Quotation.

WHAT frequently is referred to as the “younger generation” certainly can put parents on the spec, wittingly or unwittingly, as witness the case of a prominent state official.

This state official, who for the sake of anonymity, shall be known as Mr. X. was having luncheon with his daughter in a downtown hotel. They ordered beer. “What Kind ll it be?” asked the waitress. Father and daughter ordered the same kind, a brand that has had to stand considerable “heat” because of frequent reports that members of the State Administration were unduly interested in its promotion. “Why, Dad,” said daughter, “the girls laugh at me when I order that beer. They seem to think that you own stock in the company.” “Dad” har-umphed a couple of times, glanced around and admitted:

“Well-er-I wish I did.” It’s an odds-on bet that daughter got a little fatherly talking to in the family ocscin. GLASS STRIKE LOOMS Wage Increase Demanded From Two largest Factories. By United Press CLEVELAND, Jan. 25.—The Federation of Flat Glass Workers threatened today to strike at midnight if the two major plate glass producing companies Pittsburgh Plate Glass Cos. and Libbey-Owens-Fcrd Cos. of Toledo—refuse to allow a g nrwl increase in wages and the cl:?e 7 r s union dues.

ARMS CHARGE IRKS BRITISH FOREIGN CHIEF

Compromises Suit Against Pastor. Issues Warning to Others. By United Press LONDON. Jan. 25.—Sir John Simon, foreign minister, today repudiated allegations that he was financially interested in armaments j and announced that he would crimI inally prosecute any one who here- | after repeated the allegation. Sir John made the statement j through his attorney, Norman Birkett. in the course of the settlement of Mr. Simon's suit for slander | against the Rev. J. Whitaker Bond, 1 a Methodist minister of East Dere- | ham. Mr. Bond, addressing a church as- | semblage last November, alleged ; that Sir John was opposed to a l "peace ballot” of the league of Nations Union because "his money j is invested in armaments firms.” Today Sir John consented to settlement without damages or costs when Mr. Bond wrote an apology, admitted he based his allegation merely on hearsay. CITY TO GET $720,000 MONTHLY FOR RELIEF Estimate Based on Appropriation Voted by House. Bit United Press WASHINGTON. Jan. 25 President Roosevelt’s relief and recovery work program will mean a minimum pay roll for Indianapolis persons now on relief amounting to $720,000 monthly, it was estimated here to- ! day. The lump sum of $4,880,000,000 to ; carry out the program was voted by j the House of Representatives last night. Figures for Indianapolis were supplied by the Federal Emergency Relief Administration. They estimate that around 20,000 resident families and single persons now are on relief rolls at the Hoosier capital. 3lrs. Helen Wolfe Dies Requiem mass for Mrs. Helen Wolfe. 1309 N. Gladstone, who died yesterday in St. Francis Hospital, will be offered at 9 tomorrow in the Little Flower Roman Catholic Church. Burial will be in Washington park Cemetery. Mrs. Wolfe was 35. Mrs. Rachel Beam Passes Funeral services for Mrs. Rachel Ann Beam, who died yesterday in the home of a daughter. Mrs. Alma Glover, 406 S. Grace-st, following a prolonged illness, will be held at 1:30 tomorrow in the Flanner & Buchanan Funeral H' ha;\ 25 W. Fall C t k-pkwy. Burial will be in 1 Crown 'Ll’.

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