The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-31
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Hauptmann Case
From Arrest to Trial

caxpenter yoo IN lumbefyord nine
days after kidnapping. ;. A. 8. Os-
born, handwriting expert, says all
ransom notes written by Haupt-
mann. J. NJ. Fawcett becomes
Hauptmann attorney.
Sept. 23-Lindbergh's start east from
California.
Sept. 24-Bronx grand Jury opens
probe. Hauptmann's mother In
Kamenz, Germany, overcome with
| grief.
Sept. 25-Dr. Condon's address, tele-
phone number and serial numbers
Of two ransom bills found pencilled
on panel In Hauptmann apart
ment.
Indicted For Extortion
Sept. 26-Hauptmann indicted for ex.
tortion after Andbergh testifies.
:. $40 more ransom money, small
German pistol, found Is Hauptmann
garage RACED.
Sept. N-"Not guilty." says Haupt-
mann on extortion charge. !.
100000 bail set. Lndbergh,
disguised, sees Hauptmann.
Sept. 2s-Blade and hook, fashioned
from spoon. found in Hauptmann's
cell. :. Detective Arthur johnson,
abroad, investigates Hauptmann's
German background.
Sept. 2e-sanity tests planned by
three alienists. r.. Mysterious"
woman witness questioned.
Sept. 30-Six Hauptmann notebooks
studied.
Oct. Nv. B. Dennis quoted as hav-
ing seen Hauotmann near Hopewell
day Of kidnapping.
Oct. 2-Bronx undergrad employees
say Kauptmann took back scrutin-
lied note.
Oct. 3-AlienistS start probe. i.
Hauptmann identified as man who
passed bill ut movie In November,
1899.
Oct. 5-Hauptmann declared sane.
:. Letters on German said to re-
flute Hauptmann alibi.
Oct. 6-Millard Whited, logger. claims
he saw Hauptmann on Lindbergh
estate day Of kidnapping. :. Whit
eds reputation for veracity ques-
toned.
Oct. 8-Hunterdon county grand jury
convenes. Lpdbergh testifies
:. Identifies Hauptmann by his
voice as man who received ransom.
:. Hauptmann indicted for MUIR
der.
Oct. 9-New Jersey governor signs
extradition papers. 80.
Oct. l0-New York's Gov. Lehman
signs extradition papers. Fed
eral authorities say $45,6Sl Of the
$4,000 ransom accounted for.
Oct. 1l-Extradition stay granted.
Oct. l2-Hauptmann reads "A His
tory Of France"
Oct. 13-Hauptmann says II believe
can" produce alibi witnesses.
Oct. 15-Extradition hearing opens
In Bronx supreme court.
Oct. l6-Extradition ordered.
Oct i9-Extradition appeal rejected.
=. Hauptmann taken to New
Visit BY Jalsie'
Oct. 24-Dr. Condor talks to Haupt-
mann for more than an hour. !.
Not guilty." says Hauptmann
loudly when arraigned on murder
charge.
Oct. 25-"Dr. Condor did not say he
| recognized me-" says Hauptmann.
Il do not think he recognized me-"
Nov. Edward J. Reilly, Brooklyn,
succeeds Fawcett as chief defense
counsel, Harry Whitney, said
to be In charge Of Mrs. Haupt-
mann's business affairs, barred
from Hauptmann cell.
Nov. 3-Hauptmann sees his son In
celebration Of Mannfried's first
birthday. Hauptmann weepS
-. croons German lullaby :.
gives child teddy bear.
Nov. 5-Reilly says Hauptmann calm,
cool and collected; seems as II he
did not have a care In the world"
after visit with his client.
Nov. 9-New Jersey official says
state will charge that no one but
Hauptmann received the ransom
money and he alone had the spend
Ing Of 1t.
Betty Cow > Witness
Nov. 21-Reported that Betty Cow.
former Lindbergh nurse, will face
Hauptmann at trial as witness.
Nov. 26-"More than 10 discrepan-
cies" In Hauptmann's stories since
his arrest, says Hunterdon county
prosecutor. Defense says
could find more than 100 discrep-
ancies in states case against Haupt-
MANN" Mrs. Hauptmann visits
As minutes as husband celebrates
his seth birthday. :. Defense asks
bill Of particulars.
Nov. 27-Jury panel to contain IS
men, So women.
Nov. 29-Hauptmann has Thanksgiv-
ing turkey.
Dec. 3-Hauptmann asks for German
English textbook to brush up"
his diction. Reads papers with own
case clipped out.
Dec. 9-State says rung in kidnap
ladder traced to Hauptmann home.
Dec. 11-Defense claims at least one
ransom note written by New Jer-
sey carpenter with underworld con-
nections.
How Baby Was Slain
Dec. Smiling, Hauptmann led into
court to hear counsel argue Tor
bill Of particulars. State must
say how the baby was killed.
Dec. 1.-THE state contends that
the cause Of death Of Charles A.
Lindbergh, Jr., was q fracture OF
the skull and result Of extreme
violence"
Dec. l9-Defense claims Hauptmann
beaten by police following his ar
rest. Report John Lister sought
in Maine for questioning on al
legged acquaintance with Haupt-
mann.
Dec. 20-Defense attorneys denied
entrance to Hauptmann residence
by Mrs. Pauline Rausch. landlady,
who says apartment sealed. Car