The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-01-15

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He tried to show the jury
that however careful the pen
man works. little tricks OF ex-
preston, or little habits OF
forming letters will trip him.
He pointed to scores of examples
in the ransom notes and IN the
acknowledged Hauptmann hand
writing, including automobile license
applications and documents written
at the request of the police, Tor
these betrayals.
A jury which had listened ALREADY
to the states ACE" expert. Albert 5
Osborn. and to his colleague, Ell
bridge w. Stein, appeared bored at
times with the lecture, and to be
more interested in Mr.. Tyrrells con-
illusions than in the reasons for
forming them.
Mr.. Tyrrell dwelled at length
upon words which were mis-spelled
both in the ransom notes and in
the request" writing-words like
mote" for mot" 'mony" for
money" and "Ouer" for our"
Draws Pictures For Jury
But might not an educated man
attempt TO disguise his writing by
misspelling words?" Frederick A.
Pope asked on cross-examination.
Not necessarily" Mr.. Tyrren re-
piled. He would give himself away
in other ways
Mr.. TyrTells performance was a
variation of his colleagues lee
lures" of preceding days. Instead OF
using the black and white charts,
ne drew pictures for the jury. to
support his belief that the ransom
note writer had tried crudely to dis
guise his hand. but that after writ
ing the first note. he had forgotten
the devices he used and produced
other variations.
Please don't throw those away.
Mr.. Pope said as an attendant
rolled up several sheets torn from
Mr.. Tyrrell's easel.
Reproduces Handwriting
They're being faithfully pre-
served for you, Mr. Pope the
prosecution attorney replied.
Mr.. Tyrrel demonstrated he
could reproduce the handwriting in
the ransom notes so closely with
his crayon that it could hardly be
distinguished from the original.
Hauptmann folded his arms dur
ing Mr.. Tyrrells lecture. but
seemed interested in the intricate
reasoning through which the wit
ness was leading the jury.
During croSs-examination Mr.
Pope asked for Tyrrell's crayon to
use on the witness easel.
I'm no expert" Mr. Pope apollo
gized to the witness.
You may be an artist in dis
guise," Mr.. Tyrrell said.
Jury Appears Bored
Mr.. Pope and witness engaged in
quiet debate over the formation of
certain letters in the ransom and
request writings
The jury did not appear particu-
larry impressed by the croSS-eX-
animation. Several yawned openly
None followed the questioning close
~. Before Mr. Tyrrell was turned
over to REORGANIZATION. however
Joseph P Lanigan. assistant prose
cutor. asked him brief series OF
questions:
Q-You have examined all the
writings? Ayes sir.
Q-Can you say after reading the
request writings. the ransom notes
and the auto registration cards. who
is the author of them? Al think
so.
Brands Hauptmann Author
Q-Who is the author? A-Bruno
Richard Hauptmann wrote the re-
quest writings and the auto regis
tration cards. Bruno Richard
Hauptmann likewise was the author
of the ransom notes.
The chief counsel for the state
anu Qc4C4lSC SRCt4l AuuOtl VI Tie
morning out of the courtroom. Atty
Gen. David T. Wilentz turned the
questioning over 10 his assistant. Mr.
Lanigan Edward j. Reilly. chief
defense counsel. was suffering from
q sore throat and his assistants con-
Quoted cross examination.
Just before the noon recess a re-
porter asked Hauptmann:
Did YOU write those ransom notes
Bruno2"
Shakes Head in Denial
He shook his head.
What have you got to say abou
them?" he was asked.
All ] say is no and that,
enough" Hauptmann replied
The state will make use Of some
OF Hauptmann's closest friends in
its hght TO Send him to the electric
chair for the murder of the Lind.
oergh baby. 1t was disclosed today
Against the background of dullish
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