Indianapolis Times, Volume 48, Number 21, Indianapolis, Marion County, 4 April 1936 — Page 3

APRIL 4, 1936

BRUNO DIES, DENYING GUILT; WIDOW’S FAITH UNSHAKEN, PROUD OF HIM,’ SHE CRIES

Controversy Continues, and Many Certain Baby Slayer Had Accomplices. (Continued Fr<>m Page One) whom Gov. Hoffman would certainly have deposed If he had proved errors in conduit of the Lindbergh case, may keep Ills Job now but certainly has in the Governor an irre co-ncilable enemy. Warden Mark O. Kimberlir.g, it is reported, was Gcv. Hoffman’s choice to succeed Col. Schwarzkopf. His future is in doubt now w ,f h Col. Schwarzkopf’s. Lil.dbergh* to Stay Abroad The Lindberghs are in England, exiled by ihe force of the Hauptmann case. Their plans never are made pub’ic, but was understood that they probably will remain there a long time. Hauptmann's own personal record was the only element with a definite end. Mrs. Hauptmann had not made funeral arrangements, but she was expected to seek as much privacy as possible. Since Hauptmann’s body will be cremated, as he requested in his last few hours, there probably will be only a short religious ceremony at a mausoleum crypt. Hauptmann advised his wife to remain in the United States, at least for a time. She did not reveal what she planned. Wendel ‘Kidnaping’ Probed By United Bren* NEW YORK. April 4.—New York authorities laid a groundwork today for kidnaping charges against three or more men that may keep the rame of Bruno Richard Hauptmann, and the “unsolved” mysteries of the Lindbergh kidnaping, alive in the courts for many months. District Attorney William F. X. Geoghan of Kings County (Brooklyn) intimated that an investigation of the “confession” of Paul Wendel, disbarred Trenton attorney, that he kidnaped Charles A. Lindbergh Jr,, would Create a scandal high in New Jersey politics. There was indication that Federal Agents had entered the case. He asked New Jersey authorities to send Wendel, still held without bail in Trenton under murder, kidnaping, and embezzlement charges, to New York City today to repeat his charges that his confession was extorted by torture. He also “invited” Chief Detective Ellis Parker of Burlington County, N. J., close friend of Gov. Harold G. Hoffman, to come with Wendel to explain how Wendel came into his custody last week. By United Press NEW YORK, April 4.—Dr. John F. (Jafsie) Condon, whose testimony played a major role in convicting Bruno Richard Hauptmann of kidnaping and murder, had “no comment” to make today on Hauptmann’s execution. The radio to which Condon usually listens almost constantly in evenings in his Bronx home was turned off several hours last night before Hauptmann died. When the executioner threw the electric chair switch in Trenton, “Jafsie” was immersed in a book in a deep arm chair in his pleasant living room. A few minutes later a friend telephoned another member of the family that Hauptmann was dead. The educator to whom Hauptmann had sent word that “God will judge between us” sent out word that he would say nothing more about the case and a short time later lights in the house were extinguished. MAX BAER’S TAX HIGH Auto License Fee Is $55.25 for Specially Built Car. By United Free* SACRAMENTO. Cal., April 4. Max Baer agreed that specially built automobiles lost some of their appeal during the license renewal period. He headed the list of Placer County motorists paying high fees when it cost him $55.25 to register his car. LIFE CHANCES FIGURED ft You Are 25, You Have One Chance in 100 to Be Rich at 60. By United Press TOLEDO. April 4.—Dr. H. E. Chamberlain, statistician, told 25-year-old persons that they have one chance in 100 of being wealthy at 60; four chances in 100 of being well-to-do; five of living from day to day; 36 of being dead, and 54 of being dependent on someone else.

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Mrs. Hauptmann Secludes Herself With Friends After Ordeal. BY ROBERT MUSEL United Pre*§ Stiff Correspondent NEW YORK, April 4.—Mrs. Bruno | Richard Hauptmann, made a widow by the eleckic chair, took refuge in the home of friends today to escape the morbid curiosity of the public. With her was her baby Mannfried, who will be taught that his father died a sacrificial offering to the clamor for a solution of the Lindbergh mystery. "Oh my poor Richard,” she cried last night. . . . “What will become of my Bub! (Mannfried). . . . God, why did you let them do this to an innocent n.an?” Beats Bed In Agony Then she sobbed—hoarse, throattearing sobs. She clenched her fists and beat the bed in agony. Her eyes were red and swollen and tears poured steadily down cheeks, mann, her blond hair straggily, still was weeping, but more quietly, had composed herself enough to write a statement “to the world.” “I’m Proud of Him” It read: “My faith in my husband is unfaltering,” she said. “I know that he has passed away like a Christian who believes in his God and his Savior. He has not passed out of life as a kidnaper or murderer but as an honest man. I feel not ashamed but proud of him. I know the truth will be known and that his innocence will come to light. Therefore I can rest assured and be at peace with my God. “Even at this time I know that the murderers who have put him as an innocent man to death will never find peace as long as they have not condoned for the crime and repented before man and before God. “They have taken from me my faithful husband and a loving father from my child.” ‘My Son Is Martyr’ (Copyright, 1936, by United Press) KAMENZ, Germany, April 4.—01d Frau Paulina Hauptmann sat redeyed from weeping on the edge of | her bed in ner tiny home today, ' mumbling over and over: “My son is a martyr. The Americans had to find a scapegoat to blame for this terrible crime.” She fell silent for a time and then said: “My son is such a good man”— she spoke of him as if he tived still. “They should have known him. Then they would have been convinced of his innocence, just as I am convinced of it every day.” Lindberghs Silent By United Press WEALD, England, April 4.—A village policeman, in plain clothes for the occasion, was the only person in sight early today, here where Colonel and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh and their baby son Jon sought refuge. Lights in Long Barn, the centuries old home which the Lindberghs have leased, went out before midnight. The village was in darkness when Hauptmann died, a little before 2 a. m. British time. INDIANS PAID INTEREST Money Comes From Sum Paid by U. S. for Land Bought Long Ago. By United Press BRANTFORD. Ontario. April 4. —The Cayuga Indian Tribe of the Six Nations reserve have been paid $4,000 in interest, the principal being from a sum paid by the United States government for lands surrendered in the days when George Washington was President. GAS, CAT DON’T MIX Sparks From Stroking of Tabby’s Fur May Cause Explosion. By United Press TORONTO, Ontario, April 4. Never stroke a cat when there’s gasoline around, W. J. Scott, Ontario fire marshal, warns. Scott said he had heard of cases where sparks generated from a cat's fur had caused gasoline to explode.

RHINE ARMY PASSES IN SHADOW OF COLOGNE CATHEDRAL

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TORNADO CUTS PATH OF DESTRUCTION THROUGH CORDELE, GA.

Leveling buildings in an area three blocks wide an and two miles long, a tornado that ripped through five southern states, killing at least 40, took its heaviest toil in Cordele, Ga. The scene above shows the path of destruction cut through part of the city of 7000 in habitants. At least 18 were known dead in Cordele, with 500 injured and 1000 homeless. Property damage exceeded $1,000,000. Next greatest loss was at'Greensboro. N. C., where 12 were killed and property damage passed $1,000,000. Other deaths were reported in South Carolina, Florida, and Alabama.

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Heaviest damage in the tornado that struck Cordele, was caused by destruction of two substantial brick school buildings. Ruins of one are shown above. On ly the fact that the storm struck at dawn instead of later in the day prevented greater loss of life. More than 1500 students normally attend the two schools.

NICKEL ORE DISCOVERED Only Deposit in U. S., Is Belief; Estimated of 100,000 Tons. By United Press WENATCHIE, Wash., April 4. —Discovery of what is believed to be the only deposit of nickel ore in the United States has been announced by W. E. Minzer, veteran prospector. Located 27 miles west of Wenatchee, the property is said to contain a potential 100,000,000 tons of ore. AUTHOR REFUSES PRIZE Hungarian Writer Lives in Poverty, But Won’t Take Money. By Unit<fd Press BUDAPEST, April 4. Josef Fodor, Hungarian author, lives in poverty here. He has just been awarded the third prize by a literary association for his work during 1935. The prize is worth about $325 —a considerable sum to Fodor. But he refused it. HAWAII LURES ACTOR John Halliday to Live There When He Retires. By United Press HONOLULU. April 4.—John Halliday. American stage and screen star, will live in Hawaii when he retires, he indicated during a vacation here. Halliday is negotiating for a 10-acre estate near Honolulu. MAKES SWISS CHEESE Alaskan Dairyman to Market Product in Seattle. By United Press HOMER. Alaska. April 4 Dairyman Alfred Kohler has begun the manufacture of Swiss cheese on a large scale, and plans to market the product, in Seattle. His dairy is in the Kenai Peninsula agricultural center.

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‘RALLY YOUTH,' HOOVER URGES Former President Is Guest of Indiana Friends at Dinner Here. (Continued From Page One) Harrod, Columbia Club president; William Remy, Everett Sanders, former secretary of President Coolidge. Also Fred Purnell, Attica, former congressman; Arthur V. Brown, Indianapolis banker; Ivan Morgan, former state G. O. P. chairman; Walter Pritchard, attorney and candidate for Mayor of Indianapolis in a race against Mayor Kern. Don Irwin Is Present Also Charles W. Jewett, Indianapolis attorney; Don B. Irwin, G. O. P. state chairman; Raymond Sellers. Franklin. Indiana Republican Editorial Association presi-’ dent; Benjamin F. Lawrence of the Indianapolis Star, James Carr, and Ralph B. Gregg. Ralph Gates, Columbia City, is to preside at tonight’s Fort Wayne meeting. A group of “reorganizatibn” Republicans from the Hoosier Republicans, Inc,., are to attend. POLICE MAY TOUR U. S. Plans to Send Mounties Here Are Being Considered. By United Press VANCOUVER. B. C.. April 4. Plans to send a mounted troop of Royal Canadian Mounted Police to Los Angeles, to advertise the Golden Jubilee celebrations in Vancouver this summer, are being considered. Under the proposal, the Mounties would march along the Pacific Highway.

MUMMIFIED TOAD IS FOUND IN FIREWOOD Heat Gradually Dried It Up, Canadian Thinks. By United Press MONTREAL, April 4.—A mummified toad, found in a log of firewood, has been donated to the McGill University by Frank Walkinshow of Baie d’Urfe. He said the toad had crawled into a log which was placed near a fire, where it gradually became mummified.

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SIX KILLED AS 2 GARS CRASH HEAD-ON HERE Five Die Instantly When Vehicles Collide on W. Washington. (Continued From Page One) Hospital morgue to identify the bodies. “Yes, they are my granddaughters.” Andrew Calvin said, as he identified the two Ben Davis girls. Then he fainted. Friends said that Earl and his two companions met the girls in Ben Davis and suggested that they go for an automobile ride shortly before the tragedy. Sanders Served in Army Mr. and Mrs. Sanders had purchased anew home at 807 West-brook-st and had placed furniture in it and planned to move during the week-end. They were believd to have been returning from the home when the collission occurred. Mr. Sanders, a World War veteran, served four years in the army, for a time in Siberia. Mr. and Mrs. Sanders had no children. . Mrs. Sanders is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Eddington, of New Goshen, 12 brothers and sisters. Mr. Sanders is survived by his father, Jude Sanders, Paris, 111... and three brothers, Paul and Russell Sanders of Indianapolis, and Edward Sanders, of South Bend; two sisters, Mrs. Ray Shoemaker and Mrs. Carl Anderson, both of Indianapolis. Funeral arrangements were to be completed later today at the H. Hermann mortuary. Whitt Rites Arranged Survivors of the Misses Whitt are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Whitt; the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Whitt, Ashville, N. C. Murial rites were to be announced at noon at the funeral parlors of Charles H. Lean. Mr. Hampton, a street car motorman, was a member of St. Anthony’s Church. Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse P. Hampton Sr., and a sister, Mrs. Anna Chamberlin, all of Indianapolis. Funeral arrangements are to be announced later today at the George W. Usher funeral home. Mr. Earl, a former Washington High School student, was born in Checotah, Okla., and had lived in Indianapolis 15 years. He was employed at the United States Tire & Rubber Cos. Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Earle; three brothers, Jessie, Essie and Robert; two sisters, Jessie and Velma Earl, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Earl, 1301 N. Oakland-av. Services are being arranged at the Roscoe Conkle mortuary. Crash Kills City Man By United Press ANDERSON, April 4. James Kelly, 24, Indianapolis, was killed instantly and four passengers in his car were injured late yesterday in a collision at the intersection of State Roads 67 and 38, south of here. Mrs. Kelly, Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Frye and their baby, all of Indianapolis, were reported recovering in the hospital here.

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SCHOOL DISCUSSION IS LED BY STETSON Interpretation of Education to Public Is Topic. Paul C. Stetson, Indianapolis school superintendent, led a panel discussion on “The Interpretation of Education to the Public” at a meeting of the Indiana Schoolmen’s Club meeting this morning at the Claypool. Mr. Stetson introduced the general subject and presented the speakers. Questions from the floor were referred to members of the panel for discussion. A luncheon and a talk on “The Schools” by Dr. W. P. Dearing, Oakland ‘City College president, are to conclude the meeting. Bird Invades Library PADUCAH, Ky.. April 4 —All was quiet in the city library when suddenly something banged and glass crashed. Miss Harriet Boswell, librarian, looked up just in time to see a pheasant plump down beside her desk. It had crashed through a skylight.

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DENY MILLIONS OFFERED OARP TO FORMPARTY Townsend Attorney Quotes Doctor on Rumored Plan to Beat F. D. R. By United Press WASHINGTON. April 4. Two versions of a reported offer of $2,000,000 to finance a Townsend third-party movement to "beat Roosevelt” were given today. One informant, who declined use of his name, said the money was refused because of dissension within the Townsend organization. The other said it failed because Dr. Francis E. Townsend was “not interested.” Not Definite, Says Downey Sheridan Downey, Townsend's personal attorney, said after a telephone conversation with the California physician and old-age pensionproponent, that there was no definite offer, but that Dr. Townsend wasn't interested in taking money from business and anti-New Deal interests. The money was intended for Senator Huey P. Lon. After his assassination. overtures were made to divert it to the Townsend movement, it was said. “It was suggested,” Mr. Downey said, “that a large sum of money would be available for the Townsend movement, but Dr. Townsend says that there was no discussion of a third-party campaign during the negotiations.” Report Denied by Clements. While a possible third-party movement was reported being discussed, discord developed, it is reported, w'hich later led to the resignation of Robert E. Clements as secretarytreasurer of the old-age pension organization. Mr. Clements, who has testified before the House pension plan investigating committee, is to be recalled when hearings are resumed after investigators sent to California to study Townsend records report their findings. He told reporters he had no knowledge of any offer of money for a third-party campaign.