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The Washington times., 1935-04-11
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unless the advertisement gives firm
name or . business address or states
the word Dealer" Members OF the
public who find dealers advertising in
this column as private individuals are
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for inVestigation
The Washington times., 1935-04-11

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Houses for Sale

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The Washington times., 1935-04-11
SPRING SERVICES
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The Washington times., 1935-01-02
GAG RULE WON 7
BLOCK BONUS
IN HOUSE
Rep. Byrns Assures Veterans
Caucus Will Not Block
Progress of Bill
BY International News Service

Democratic leaders OF the House
today assured hackers of cash pay
ment of the So, 100000 soldiers
bonus that they will not invoke
gag rule to prevent a vote.
With the Democratic caucus
slated to consider a proposal today
to require signatures of 218 mem.
bers instead of the present 145 to
call bill from committee, Repre-.
sentative Joseph Byrns. of Tennes-
see, slated to be Speaker, offered
to assure the veterans bloc Of
right of way on the bonus bill. He
said:
"If necessary, I will give as
surance that the proposal to
change the discharge rule is not
aimed at the bonus. I think
most of the members agreed
that the bonus should be acted
upon as soon as possible"
Conceding passage of bonus bill,
Representative Byrns said he saw
little change of sentiment from
last session when the bonus
passed by an overwhelming vote.
Representative Patman OD of
Texas, author of the bonus bill,
rejected all proposals for compro-
mise. He said:
"The best thing to do is to
pass the bill as it is"
Representative Hill Cd Of
WASHINGTON. ranking member of
the Ways and Means Committee,
also said:
"There seems to be little
chance for a compromise"
Representative Patman main
tanned that President Roosevelt
had been "misinformed" in tax
ing a stand against the bill.
The Washington times., 1935-01-02
Will Hauptmann
Be Convicted?
Says the State:

GOV. A. HARRY MOORE
"Our police agencies labored
long and diligently to solve
this heinOus crime, and I be-
lieve they have succeeded with
the apprehension and coming
trial of this man Hauptmann.
I go out of this office and into
the United States Senate con-
fident that New Jersey has
purged itself of this blot on
its record of war against crime"
ATTORNEY GENERAL DAVID
T. MISUNDERSTANDING, there
is no doubt in our mind that
we have the culprit. We have
been ready for some time to
prove our case and send Haupt-
mann to the eletcric chair. Our
Case is complete and we are
sure there can be no way out
for the prisoner"
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GEN
ERAL JOSEPH LANIGAN-
"Our case is prepared link by
link and we are ready for any
move the defense may make.
In my rs years in service with
the State of New Jersey / have
never been surer than now that
we have the right man. The
judge and jury will weigh the
evidence we will present and
Hauptmann will die in the cleo
trio chair. Thees can be no
escape"
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to the stand. He said he has two
sons, aged and Is. He was asked d:
"Have you any prejudice in
this caSe?"
II have not"
He had formed no opinion and
he was not opposed to capital
punishment.
He was sworn at 1922 p. m
as the fourth juror out of 81 per.
sons examined.
All of the jurors thus far Sc
lected are parents. None have ex
pressed Scruples against capital
punishment.
After Mr.. Snyder took his place
in the jury box Aaron L. Herder
a farmer, of WhitehouSe Station
was called. He expressed no preju
dice and said he had no Scruples
against capital punishment. He
was challenged by the defense
however. It was now 1890 p. m
Justice Trenchard declared a
luncheon recess until 1:45 p. m
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judge ruled on the point. Colonel
Lindbergh nodded his approval.
Mrs. Louisa Dempsey, of Read
ington, a housewife, was dis
missed when she revealed she
resides outside of Hunterdon
county.
Garrett B. Rynearson, a fire
man of Flemington, claimed
exemption and was excused.
Mrs. Verna Snyder, of Reading
ton, a housewife, was called next.
She said she is married and has
two children. She was asked:
"Have you any prejudice
against the defendant"
81 have not"
She also stated she had formed
no opinion regarding guilt or in
nocenSe of the defendant.
AS far as the pamphlet mailed
from Chicago was concerned she
had no recollection of having read
it. She was sworn as the third
juror at 1910 p. m.
HaIts Whispering
Justice Trenchard raped for
order. There had been a good
deal Of whispering.
Mrs. Snyder is about As years
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D j Il
BETTY COW

PENNINGTON, N. j., Jan. 2 Il.
N.SO.-Out of the hundreds of
witnesses to take the stand for
and against Bruno Richard Haupt-
mann, two women today stand
out in sharp contrast-a contrast
still sharper by virtue of the
last-minute conference in State
police headquarters at W;lburtha,
N. j., last night.
They are Anna Hauptmann,
frail, blonde wife of the accused
man, and one of the defense S
principal alibi witnesses, and
Betty Cow, Scotch nurse of the
murdered baby, Charles Lind.
bergh.
Closeted with prosecution Of
ficials for hours last night, Betty
Cav assumed still greater import
ance today following a secret grill
ing, which officials declined 10
discuss.
While the prosecution lined up
its final evidence, Hauptmann'S S
wife sought seclusion in her
little room. whipping up strength.
The Washington times., 1935-01-02
8 EYES,
HAUPTMANN' s
+. FAIL To MEET
Accuser and Accused Ignore
Each Other As They SLOUGH
In Seats At Trial
BY LEIGH MATTESON

PENNINGTON, N. j., Jan. 2
UNSO.-Both Colonel Lindbergh
and Bruno Richard Hauptmann
slouched at apparent ease in their
respective chairS-12 feet apart,
facing Supreme Court Justice
Trenchard-during opening hours
Of Hauptmann's trial today.
Neither looked directly at the
other. Hauptmann kept his head
erect and his hands in his lap as
he sat in hin arm chair, guarded
by the jail warden and two State
troopers.
Lindbergh Restless
Colonel Lindbergh leaned on
one, then the other elbow as he
crossed, uncroSsed, and recroSsed
one leg over the other. He held
his knuckles to his face as he
leaned in the chair.
The German exconvict pre-
served his family scornful, con-
temptuous air. He glanced coldly
several times at prosecution coun-
sci, seated at the table in front
Of Colonel Lindbergh.
AS Justice Trenchard began
forcibly to assert his authority,
Hauptmann crouched lower in his
chair, and his head rolled from
side to side. But soon he tugged
at the sleeve of Lloyd Fisher, his
assistant counsel, for brief whis-
pered consultations.
Indy in Conference
Colonel Lindbergh whispered
only a few times to prosecuting
officials. During the recess fol
lowing selection of the first juror,
he talked briefly with Attorney
General David Wilentz.
AS the trial proceeded. it be-
came obvious that Justice Trench,
ard plans to keep the opposing
batteries of lawyers from any
grandStand plays to impress the
jury.
He rebuked the defense on two
OCCdS1OILo-O1HGC W11CA1 T11. 4 ASAACA
called a prospective jurors at
tention to the fact that State
policemen were guarding the
defendant.
"TriviaI," Says Court
Mr.. Fisher tried to argue about
which side had to initiate the
questioning of a prospective
juror, and the justice said:
'1'm sure there is no point
in contending about something
as trivial as that"
It was clear that many tales
men were as eager to escape jury
service as others were to serve
Those who wished to evade the
service stubbornly maintained
they were already certain Of
Hauptmann's guilt.
Those eager to serve tried tc
please both the defense and pros
ecution. They professed to have
"open minds" and otherwise were
fit for selection.
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but insisted it had not in any
way influenced her.
Mrs. Pill was sworn in, the Sec
ond out of IA examined, at
11:48 a. m.
Justice Trenchard, who has a
cold, extracted a bottle of cough
medicine from beneath his gown
and took a swallow from it.
Mrs. Minnie Mathenius, Union
housewife, was called. She is
married and has two small chill.
dren. Attorney Fisher asked:
'Is there any reason why
you might not be able to give
the defendant a fair trial?"
She replied in doubtful tone
81 don't know. / won't be
home with my children"
EXCUSED DESPITE STATUTE
Attorney Fisher demanded she
be excused for cause. Justice
Trenchard took time out to look
up the law on this point.
Attorney Egbert Rosecrans OF
the defense said he was sure a
statute could be found excusinR
one who had to take care OF
minors. However, examination
of law books revealed she was
not entitled to be dismissed for
this reason. No one is exempt
If written notice has not been
filed with the sheriff. But the
judge excused h1r and she left
the stand.
Mrs. Pill, meanwhile, entered
the jury box and sat down by
Mr.. Walton, the first JUROR Sc
lected, who automatically becomes
foreman of the jury. Mrs. Pill
is a bespectacled woman, rather
stout.
Both sides consented to exempt
ing Mrs. MatheniuS before The
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old. She fumbled with her
pocket-book as she took her place
in the jury box.
Milton Williams, a laborer Of
Gardner, asked to be excused be-
cause of illness of his wife. Justice
Trenchard granted his request af.
ter reading a doctors certificate
stating Mr.. Williams wife was Ill
and in constant danger of stroke.
Housewife Excused
Bess Slack, of Frenchtown, a
housewife, an aunt of Mrs,
Frances Opdyke, at whose home
Mrs. Anna Hauptmann is stay.
ing, was called next.
She told Prosecutor Hauck she
had twice visited the Opdyke
home since Mrs. Hauptmann came
to live there. She volunteered:
81 never saw Mrs. Hauptmann
while I was there. haven't
formed any opinion"
But the State challenged hel
and she was excused.
Ella P. Stryker, Frenchtown
housewife, was examined next
She said she has two grown chill
dren and no prejudice in the case
When she expressed no scruples
against capital punishment, the
defense challenged her and she
was excused.
Fourth Juror Picked
Charles F. Snyder, q farmer
of Clinton Township came next
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JURY HAS TASK
TOF|ND TRUTH
EDW. ]. REILLY

Continued from Page ~
Of Bruno Hauptmann for that
crime.
It is the basis of American
justice that we presume Bruno
Hauptmann innocent until he is
proven guilty.
How far does that presumption
OF innocence go?
Today, it cannot 60 beyond the
standpoint of neutrality.
The great body of Federal in
veStigatorS believe Hauptmann is
the man who Snatched little Indy
from his bed and foully murdered
him.
If they didn't believe that, Bruno
Hauptmann wouldn't be sitting at
the bar Of justice. The time was
long past when they might have
accused some man on insufficient
evidence to satisfy the hue and cry
Of the public. They have built
what they at least believe to be a
sound case against this man.
1t is now 5our business to deter.
mine his guilt or innocence.
We have no right as yet to be-
l1eve him either innocent or guilty.
We must avoid condemnation un-
til all the evidence is in. We must
also avoid maudlin sentiment be-
cause this man doesn't quite meet
our melodramatic visions of the
Lindbergh kidnaper and because
the State has not found it wise
to reveal all its evidence.
We the jury now being
selected in this courtroom-and
the great American public-have
two things to determine. And
they are of such vital import that
call this the most important
trial of our century.
First, is Bruno Hauptmann
guilty?
Second, is he an habitual Grim.
inal, a man who has made his
living by crime, as his long Grim.
inal record indicates? Is he a
product of the crime wave which
has terrified our country, a gang.
ster member of that vast criminal
army which we are now organic.
ing to fight?
Or is he innocent of the charge
on which he is brought to the bar
of justice today?
If he is innocent? He is a
martyr and in time will be repaid
for the suffering he has endured
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Says the Defense:

BRUNO RICHARD HAUPT-
MANN-"I am innocent of the
charges against me. I welcome
the opportunity of presenting
my side of the case and 1 know
that with the help of my at
tOrneys we can prove my innO-
cence. 1 had nothing to do
with the crime I am charged
with and know that when my
story has been told 1 will be
freed. My wife and baby have
suffered and 1 am sure that I
shall join them again soOn."
MRS. AUPTMA NJ
know Richard is not guilty of
this terrible crime. 1 know he
could never do such a thing.
I know him better than any
other person on earth. 1 beg
of the world that it wait until
he has had a fair chance to
tell his story before they form
an opinion. / will be at his
side. 1 am positive that his
attorneys will prove, once and
for all, that my husband is
innocent"
EDWARD ]. REILLY AND
LLOYD FISHER, defense attOr-
neys-"TOday Bruno Richard
Hauptmann goes on trial for his
life. He is presumed to be innO-
cent until he is proven guilty
beyond a reasonable doubt. All
we ask is fair trial with an Op-
portunity to present this mans
defense to a fair jury. We be-
Iieve he is innocent. 1t will be
an involved, long drawn out
case"
The Washington times., 1935-01-02
Rep. Smell Reelected
House G. 0. P, Leader
BY International News Service

ny international News service
Representative Bertrand Smell,
of New York, today was reelected
minority leader of the House by
Republican caucus.
Representative Smell faced prac-
tically no opposition for the post
as his name was presented to the
caucus. A concerted effort last
fall by several prominent New
York Republicans to prevent Rep
resentative SHELLS reelection failed
to influence the balloting. The
genial, rotund New Yorker has
served in the House since the Six
ty-fourth Congress assembled in
1915.
He was chairman of the power
full rules committee under Speaker
Nicholas Longworth while the Re-
publicans controlled both Houses
of Congress. When the Democrats
came into control of the Houses
in 1880, Representative Smell was
elevated to the minority leadership
by his party.
Rep. William B. Bankhead Of
Alabama today stepped into the
lead in the fight for the post Of
Democratic floor leader Of the
House when the Pennsylvania
delegation indorsed him.
With % Democratic members,
second largest State delegation in
the House, the Pennsylvania dele
cations action was certain to be
a powerful factor in the caucus
during the afternoon.
The Washington times., 1935-01-02
Ohio Backs LamneCk
For WAYS and Means
BY International News Service


The Ohio Democratic delegation
in the House today decided to
back Rep. Arthur Lamneck for a
position on the Ways and Means
Committee.
The delegation took no action
on the floor leadership, despite
the claim of Rep. Secrest that
most of the members favor Rep.
Bankhead of Alabama.
Withdrawal of Rep. Crosser
from the speakership race so that
Rep. Byrns of Tennessee can 20
named unanimously was discussed.
Rep. Crosser is expected to with
draw.
Rep. Fiesinger may enter the
race for Whip of the House. He
was assured of the backing of his
colleagues.
The Washington times., 1935-01-02
325 CASES MONTHLY

An average of 325 unemployed
relief cases were handled monthly
through the Alexandria Depart.
ment of Public Welfare according
to the annual report of A. Boeh.
ringer, director, for 1884. Expendi.
lures totalled $55, 800 for work.
The Washington times., 1935-01-02
Jersey Contractor
Kills Wife and Self

NEWTON, N. j., Jan. 2 GN.SO.
In an insane rage, Earl C. ingalls,,
Al, prominent contractor, slew
his wife, SO, with an ak here
and then killed himself, sending
bullet through his head.
Arnold ingalls,, the contractors
brother, found the bodies.
The Washington times., 1935-01-02


penalty, but said he had formed
an opinion. Attorney Fisher
asked if this opinion could be
changed and he replied:
81 doubt it,"
When Justice Trenchard asked
if he would be guided by the
evidence he answered.
Partly"
In a severe tone Justice
Trenchard said:
"Answer my question, would
you or would you nOt?"
"WeIl, yeS.'
Mr.. Larson said he had read
things that influenced his opfn-
ion. Finally he pleaded that his
wife was ill at home and mot
fit to be left alone"
Justice Trenchard excused him.
Heavily Guarded
Charles Walton, sr., machiniSt,
of High Bridge, was next called.
He said he was a married man
with four children. He had no
opinion and was not prejudiced.
Attorney Fisher asked II the
fact the defendant was sur"
rounded by State troopers in uni"
form would influence his record.
Attornev General WilentZ OBJ
jected, saying:
"He is not surrounded. He Is
guarded by troopers as is pro-
vided by the law"
Justice Trenchard ruled out the
question.
First Juror Chosen
The prisoner was hunched in
his seat, quietly observing the pro-
ceedings and paying close atten-
tion.
He was not manacled, but he
was surrounded by armed men.
Neither side objected and Mr..
Walton was sworn in as the first
juror.
Linden Swackhamer, a carpenter
of Readington, was next called.
He said he was "past middle age" ."
Attorney Fisher asked him to be
specific. He replied:
"SOmething past S."
But how Old?"
81 don't know exactly-67 or
&c."
Justice Trenchard excused him.
Merchant Challenged
Albert Trimmer, a merchant Of
Flemington, was next called. He
gave his age as SO, said he was
married and the father of two
grown children.
He was challenged by the de-
fense.
Elmer Stockton, unemployed, Of
Union, was next called. He said
he had no prejudice. He is mar
ried and has no children.
He admitted having received a
pamphlet concerning case par.
alleling the Lindbergh case. He
said that it would not influence
him.
Prosecutor Hauck asked him if
he had any scruples against cap
ital punishment. He said he had
none.
"Have you received any threats
of any kind?
mo"
AGREED WITH WIFE
Mr.. Stockton said he was willing
to serve and that he did not fear
bodily harm. He said he and his
wife had discussed the case.
Did you and your wife
agree?"
Mr.. Stockton replied with a
smile:
1--WE always do"
AS the State said it did not have
any challenge for cause the de-
fense went into a huddle and per-
emptorily challenged Mr.. Stockton.
Elizabeth Smith of Readington,
housewife, was next called. She
was excused because of illness in
her family.
Next was Sarah Nonamaker,
Pennington housewife. She said
she was married, had no children
and was unpreiudiced.
She told Prosecutor Hauck she
has no Scruples against capital
punishment and Attorney Fisher
promptly challenged her.
Second Juror Chosen
Mrs. Rosie Pill, Califon house.
wife, was next called. She said
she has no ScrupleS against capi.
tai punishment. Her husband is
dead, her two children grown.
She admitted receiving a pam
phlet about the case in the mail
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-31
BRIDEGROOM IS OPERATED UPON
 BY ABDUCT0R
Cleveland Doctor, Before Death, Charges Low
 CT of Wife
JEALOUSY NAMED
 CRIMES MOTIVE
Victim Tells Complete Story to Chicago Po-
 lice Officers

CHICAGO, H., July 31.-Kidnap- ed and brought by automobile to lonely wooded spot on the South Side of the city, Dr. Walter J. Bauer, 38, Cleveland bridegroom of three weeks, was subjected to mutilation which cost his life here this morn ing. He died in a hospital five hours after the crude operation.
 He told police he had been ab- ducted at Ann Arbor, Mich, by a man he met in a hotel.
 His bride, Marie, was notified ip hospital at Kirksville. Mo, where she is a nurse.
 The victim named as a suspect & man whom Mrs. Bauer often had said was intensely jealous and em- bittered because of her marriage. Bauer said he did not know the man personally.
 Means Tn Coupe
 At 1.30 o'clock this morning, at tendants at South Side filling station saw a small coupe roll slow ly into the driveway. A man leap ed out and disappeared into the darkness. Attendants heard means coming from the automobile, and found Bauer bound hand and foot and in great pain.
 The attendants at the filling sta- ton rushed him to hospital where he sent telegram to his bride to come at once" Then he told po- lice his story.
 He said he met a man in an Ann -Arbor hotel lobby who arranged a ride to Chicago with Bauer. They had gone short distance when the stranger drew a revolver and said, You had better do what I tell you. I'm desperate and am wanted all over the country. If caught, it's the hot seat for me" |"
 Gives Orders
 The man then ordered Bauer to drive to Chicago, and kept the re- rolver pressed against Bauer's side. Arriving in the city, he directed Bauer to drive to lonely section of the Oakland Cemetery where he commanded him to stop.
 He tied Bauer's hands and feet, then began the operation. Bauer lost consciousness, but revived when the vehicle was rolled into the fill- ing station.s
 Bauer was taking postgraduate work at the University of Michi- gan.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-31
Fish Dying m Peculiar
 Manner Along Y Fest Goust; asl '
 Water Is to Be AndIyzed

CRAIG, Alaska. July 3l-Resi- dents of this west coast settlement are puzzled over peculiar circum- stances of salmon dying in the Libby, McNeill and Libby traps at Cap Island.
 The cause so far is undetermined,
 The dying fish were first noticed a week ago and then the condition extended.
 On the west shores of Tuxekan and Warren islands the water is colored as after rain.
 The fish gasp, weave to the side and finally turn over on their backs, dying.
 Samples of the water have been taken for analysis.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-31
GERMAN GOVT. NOW FACING
 NEW TROUBLE
Increase in Cost of Living Causes Population to
 Be Disgruntled

BERLIN, July 3l.-The German government is now facing a serious threat in it's own national unity in wide and popular dissatisfaction against price increases.
 This developed as Nazi radicals moderated and maneuvered behind the scenes and planned to gain the upper hand concerning the determi- ation of the policy in the severe drive against political Catholicism, ? World War vets and other state enemies
 Right on top of this policy of blood purge" came reports that a large part of the German popula- ton is disgruntled concerning the increase in the cost of living. some claiming the upgrade has reached 30 percent.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-31
5S OF RICHEST PERSONS DODGE
 TAX, F.D.R. SAYS
Wealthy People Invest in Government Bonds, Es-
 cape Payments

WASHINGTON, July 31-Presi- dent Roosevelt. in discussing the new tax bill here today. said that 58 of the richest persons in the United States paid no Federal tax in 1882 on 37 percent of their in- come.
 The Chief Executive facetiously referred to the group as "the thrift tiest people in the United States.
 He said that they escaped taxa tion principally by investments in tax-exempt securities.
 He repeated his suggestion for a constitutional amendment permit ting the taxation of government bonds.