The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-08

had nearly recovered from the
Mr.. Bremen was freed in
the residential district of
Rochester, Mimi, at 8 p. m,
Wednesday. Federal agents
Immediately loOsed their
massed forces in a search for
three men driving a small
sedan"
Mr.. Bremen travelled by train and
bus to his fathers home in st. Paul
where he slept today. Government
agents were posted at every entry.
Even city police officials found 1t
hard to get in.
Adolf Bremen revealed that the
full amount of the ransom was
paid Tuesday night with $4,000 in
five-dollar bills and the balance in
ten-dollar bills. The Silver-haired
father said today:
T am so happy to tell you that
my boy is back at last after this
terrible experience. The hideouS
hours Of suspense have been almost
unbearable for all Of us"
Officers Immediately instituted an
intensive search for the kidnaperS.
working only on the clew that they
numbered three and drove a small
sedan.
Thanks Roosevelt, Governor
st gratefully appreciate the per-
sonal interest of the President and
Governor. and the splendid CO.
operation given by the press and by
the radio. The city, state and
federal law enforcing authorities
have been most kind in their offers
of assistance. Above all. I never
will forget their humane willingness
to stand by when my pleas con-
WINGED them that Edwards life was
in serious jeopardy
The text of the note which the
73-year-old father dispatched with
the ransom money Tuesday fol-
lows:
To parties holding Edward: I've
done my part and kept my word 100
per cent. lust as I said would. This
money is not marked and is the full
amount asked for. And now. boys,
I am counting on your honor. Be
sports and do the square thing by
turning Edward loose at once.
tSiened) ADOLF BREMER.
on his return. the young banker
explained that he was struck over
the head after he was kidnapped and
suffered head injury.
Doctor Examines Wound
Mr.. Bremen dismissed the injury
as nothing at all to worry about. ="
He had recovered completely before
his release.
Other members of the family in
sisted upon a physical examination.
A doctor was called.
Mr.. Bremen suffered very
severe injuries about the head the
doctor said. He may have believed
his hurts to be trifling. but they
were serious.
The attractive wife of the young
banker haStened from her husband S
home to that of the father-in-law.
There was a joyful reunion as she
Rugged her husband. Mr.. Bremen
swept his daughter. Betty. 9, into his
arms.
Federal Agents in Charge
Federal officials took complete
charge Of the case. J. Frank Blake.
whose shrewd deductions helped
solve the Urschel kidnapping at
Oklahoma City, was one of the first
arrivals at the Bremer home after
the announcement of the bankers
return.
Directly across a busy street from
the old-fashioned Bremen home. JOY
reigned among the employees of the
Jacob Schmidt Brewing Company.
which the elder Bremen heads. At
the sight Of the score of automobiles
clustered about the home. employees
OF the brewery stopped in surprise
as they walked 10 work.
What's happened" asked one
woman. holder than the others. Is
he back?"
Yes. Mr.. Bremen has been re-
turned she was told.
Thank God" said the woman
smiling happily. We're all glad "a
that"
Meanwhile. scattered details of
the kidnapping became known.
Dr. Il. T. Nippert. Bremen family
physician. confirmed United Press
dispatches which had related that