The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-07-31
By PAUL H. KING

United Press Stan Correspondent Albany, N. r., July 31-(UP)- Two men were taken into custody early today, less than, 24 hours after John J. o'Connell, Jr., heil to the omnipotent political empire of the O'Connell brothers, was re. leased by his abductors following payment of $40,000 ransom. Au. thorities let it be known they ex. pected to "break the case" quickly with the arrest of six men.
 The men were not identified al authorities subjected them to in. terrogation. District Attorney John T. Delaney, preserving the inten. sive secrecy he inauguraged with the return of young O'Connell, re. fused to say if they were sus. pected of being actual members o1 the Kidnapping gang or of having knowledge of the gang.
 O'Connell, little the worse fol his 22 days in captivity was at the mountain camp of his uncle, Dan. iel O'ConneIi where he was return ed early yesterday morning. He had told his story only to members of his family and to authorities. Delaney issued strict orders that he was not to talk to outsiders, es- pecially to newspapermen.
 A great host of detectives were concentrated on the hunt for the kidnapers and Delaney was confi- dent that solution would be quick and certain. He said he would sepd six men to the penitentiary for "50 years" Beyond that, he was silent. The detectives includ- ed federal department of justice operatives, New York city detec- tives. New York staet police, and local authorities.
 Governor Herbert H. Lehman prepared a message for the special session of the legislature now in session, demanding increased pen- alities for convicted kidnapers. It was hoped by authorities that if the kidnapers are arrested they can be tried under the new law.
 The only information concern ing Young O'Connell's' adventure was in brief statement issued by his uncle, Daniel. The youth was well treated by his captors. given an abundance of good food, and was not kep bound or blind-fold- ed all of the time.
 He was attacked from behind in front of his home early on the morning of July 2, and knocked unconscious. When he awoke he was in an apartment which he thought was in New York city, the elder O'Connell said.
 O'Connell's release was effected | thrnnoh Monnv GfraWaf vnavv. known in Albany sporting circles. who was one of the many inter- mediaries named by the O'Conneils at the request of the kidnapers. Daniel turned the ransom money over to Strewell Friday and Friday night Strewelf delivered the $40.- 900 in five, ten and $100 bills, all carefully marked with serial num- bers recorded, to the kidnapers Early Saturday came word that the kidnapers would kill their vic- | tim and drop his body on "your doorstep if they were not given the opportunity to exchange the marked money for money that couldn't be identified.
 The ransom was then delievered to a Manhattan bank, 1t was said, and an hour later the kidnapers received fresh money. It was not known if by some ruse authorities managed to mark the second batch.
 Former Brewer Missing.
 New York. July 3l - (UP) m David M. Kahan, real estate oper- ator and former brewer. missing since Thursday, has been kidnap- ed, his family believed today after his automobile was found aband- oned in the Bronx.
 Kahan left his home Thursday evening to discuss q real estate deal with a man in downtown Brooklyn. When he did not return that night police were notified.
 Members of the family said Ka- han was in good spirits and had no business worriess Although they have received no demands for ransom they could not account for his disappearance in any other way. Kahan was 54, live feet II inches tall, and weighed 1S5 pounds
 No Word From UrchcI.
 Oklahoma City, July 31-(UP) Hope for the safety of Charles F. Urschel. kidnaped oil million aire, was strained today by the passage of more thansa week since he was seized by machine gunners.
 Spokesman for the family mainl tained no word had been received from the kidnaper.
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