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VOLUME 36. NO. 38. NOME, ALASKA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1935. Per Copy Ten Cents
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Hauptmann Guilty 1 st Degree Murder
DEATH SENTENCE IS RECOMMENDED BY JURY
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Judge Sets March 22nd as The Date For Electrocution
INVESTIGATION
INTO DISASTER
MACON BEGUN
(By The Associated Press)
SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 14—Lieut.
Cammander Wiley began the ques
tioning of the crew survivors at Sun
nyvale this morning. The findings
of his investigation will be revealed
before a Naval Board of Inquiry,
aboard the U. S. S. Tennessee, in
San Francisco Bay.
Three proposals to investigate the
crash were made in Washington, D.
C., as President Roosevelt stated
that there would be no immediate
move to replace the airship.
There are hints that some possible
structural weakness in the stern of
the $2,450,000.00L dirigible was res
ponsible for the crash, but naval of
ficers will make no definite state
ment as yet. All the injured are re
covering without any serious effects.
MACON’S CREW
TELL OF THEIR
. RESCUE IN SEA
(By The Associated Press)
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 14 — As
the ship landed in the water, sail
ors and officers slid down ropes that
burned their hands and legs, and
dove into the heavy swells created
by the craft as it hit the water.
Each man was carrying a flashlight
which he threw away as they struck
out for the floating lifeboats, swim
ming through flames where flares
had ignited oil and gasoline. Others
rescued companions whose lifebelts
were lost or had broken in the long
leaps into the sea.
NOME BAND IS
ORGANIZED BY
12 LAST NIGHT
The organization of a new Nome
Bran Band took place last night at
the Fire Hall where twelve mem
bers attended and elected C. C. Tan
ner Director and a board of execut
ive officers to take care of business
features such as music finances, and
the conduct of meetings.
..._A small set of band music is
that is owned at present but accord
ing to the reports, it is their pur
pose to have music in as soon as
possible. •
About an hour’s practice was put
in last night ly the musicians before
adjourning to meet again next Mon
day evening at 7:30 p.m. One of
the conditions of practice agreed up
Dramatic Ending Of Tried
As Hauptmann Is Convicted
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Defense Counsel Says Expect to Appeal Case to Higher Court
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Jury Returns Verdict
FLEMINGTON, FEB. 13-FLASH 10:35 P.M., The jury
finds Hauptmann guilty of first degree murder and recom
mends the death sentence.
Hauptmann Is Sentenced
FLEMINGTON, Feb. 14—Hauptmann was sentenced to
die during the week of March 18th, but it is almost certain
that an appeal to a higher court will be made, which would
stay, the execution.
Hauptmann And Wife Listen To Verdict
FLEMINGTON, Feb. 14—Bruno Richard Hauptmann
was convicted last night of the murdsf of the Lindbergh
baby, during the kidnaping of the child three years ago, and
the jury recommended the death sentence.
Hauptmann was led into the courtroom at 10:30 p.m.
and Mrs. Hauptmann arrived a few moments later. The
defendant was pale and shuffled along between his two
guards. Mrs. Hauptmann sat down near her husband and
was herself, very pale.
Hundreds of persons thronged the street in front of the
court house. Flares of the photographers lighted the street.
The jury entered their box and rendered its verdict. The
jury was polled separately. All answered:
“Guilty of First degree Murder.”
This decision means death in the electric chair for
Hauptmann unless he either gets a reversal or a new trial
on appeals.
Judge Sentences Prisoner
FLEMINGTON, Feb. 14—After the verdict was an
nounced Justice Trenchard said: “Defendant, stand.”
As Hauptmann arose between his two guards, the
Judge said:
“Bruno Richard Hauptmann; you have been convicted
of murder in the first degree. According to the law you
must suffer the penalty of death at a time fixed by the
court.” /
Defense Attorney Riley broke the stiffling silence of
the court-room with the request that the jury be polled.
Mrs. Hauptmann sat wiping her lips, herjeyes accusing
ly fixed on the jury as they filed out. State troo^pe^ open
ed a way for them through the packed throng in the street.
Hauptmann tottered slightly when the Judge announc
ed the decree, but otherwise appeared unmoved, as he was
taken back to his cell. /
Hauptmann Breaks Down In Cell
FLEMINGTON, Feb. 14—Death is decreed for Haupt
mann buj, his counsel is preparing to draft a ijght through
the high courts which may last for months. *)
March 22nd is tentatively set as the date for the electro
cution.
Hauptmann fell face down on his bunk in the prison
cell and broke into sobs. He sat on the edge of his bed long
into the night, still crying. Reilly said that an appeal would
be carried to the Supreme Court if necessary.
The jurors in rendering the verdict, showed more emo
tion than Hauptmann. With a look of affection, the prison
er turned to his faithful wife and said:
“It’s alright Annie.” Out of the gaze of the curious,
in his own cell, he broke into tears.
Murder Verdict On 13tli Day Month
The jury deliberated eleven hours. It was reported
that two of the four women on the jury held out for mercyL
which would mean a life sentence. “We find the defendant
S guilty of murder in the first degree,” said the foreman of
the jtiry. Each of them were then polled separately. The
decision was repeated thirteen times, on the thirteenth day
of the month. 4
Hauptmann will be kept here until Friday night at
least, and then whisked to the state capital and the death
'cell. His wife must wait until he is in the State prison to
see him again. Further visiting was banned. The guards
however, can now converse with him. They were previous
ly prevented by order of the court
Mrs. Hauptmann’s last words as she left the court house1
by the rear door were:
“I’m not afraid. I still have hope 1”
This was after Defense Counsel Fisher told her: “We’ll
see this thing through.” This was after the verdict when
tears rolled down her cheeks. Fisher then said: “Now you
be brave; don’t show emotion here. Don’t show anything;
we’ll see this through.” Her expression then did not
change until Hauptmann, after the verdict was read, looked
at her and closed his eyes, slowly shaking his head. Her
eyes filled with tears, but they did not drop under the
judge’s sentence.
“Life Holds Nothing For Me If He Dies*" j
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After the verdict she said “life holds nothing for me if
he dies.” His mother in Germany wrote to President Roos
evelt to pardon her son and signed her name “Yours, a poor
mother, Frau Pauline Hauptmann.” “I beg you to be mer
ciful to him,” she wrote.
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Lindbergh Off ered no Comment on Verdict
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FLEMINGTON. Feb. 14—Colonel Chas. A-t Lindbergh
was not present to hear the sentencing, nor would he com
ment on the verdict. He remained at the Morrow home
at Englewood, N. J. Nonlftdf the other members of the
family would comment; nor would Condon. Wilentz prais
ed the jury. He said: »
“The nation is indebted to these courageous men and
women.” ~
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To Appeal To Higher Court
FLEMINGTON, Feb. 14—Defense Counsel Egbert Rose
crans said he believed that all of the defense counsel had
agreed on an appeal. If necessary one them will visit Haup
tmann today and inform him of. their plans and obtain per
mission to go ahead with the appeal.
Rosecrans said he would take the case to the State court
of errors and appeals immediately. If an appeal is denied
then he will apply to the court of pardons which meets next
October. If communition is denied, the county prosecutor
will ask Judge Trenchard to fix a new date for the execution.
Betty Gow “Vindicated"* Says Mother
LONDON, Feb. 14—Mrs. Taylor, mother of Betty Gow,
told the Daily Mail, that the Hauptmann conviction had
“vindicated Betty from attacks on her. Whatever one mayj
think, it shows that all attempts to cast suspicion on my1
daughter have failed.” I
Copy Of Indictment
For The Murder Of
Here is the indictment under which
Hauptmann was tried, and upon
which charge he was convicted last
night and sentenced to death in the
electric chair.
Hunterdon County,
September Term, A. D., 1934.
Hunterdon County, SS:
The Grand Inquest for the State of
New Jersey in and for the body of
the County of Hunterdon, upon their
respective oaths Present, that Bruno
Richard Hauptmann, on the first day
of March in the year of our Lord
one thousand nine hundred and thir
ty-two, with -force and arms at the
Township of East Amwell, in the*
County of Hunterdon aforesaid and
within the jurisdiction of this Court,
did willfully feloniously and of his
malice aforethought, kill and mur
der Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr., con
trary to the form of the statutes in
such cases made and provided, and
against the peace of this State, the
government and the dignity of the
same. ,
Signed: Anthony M. Hauck, Jr.
Prosecutor.
COURT TO HAVE
RIGHT REJECT
NAMES ON JURY
(By The Associated Press)
JUNEAU, Feb. 14 — The Murray
memorial to Congress, asking for the
abolition of the floating and stand
ing traps, and also a tax on commer
cial clam diggers passed th^ senate
yesterday. It had previously passed
the house.
Senator Powers introduced a bill
giving the court the right to reject
names of persons drawn for jury
duty, where it would entail a large
and! unnecessary expense to bring
them a long distance.
Representative Scott introduced a
bill in the house providing for the
appropriation of twenty-five thou
sand dollars to aid in the construc
tion of a new school building at
Nome.
The house passed a bill defining
perjury and also the senate memorial
asking for the extension of the fed
eral road act to include Alaska.
The Grand Igloo of the Pioneer
Women Auxiliary, is scheduled to
convene here this afternoon.
NOTICE
During the absence of B. J. Mc
Conaghy, Ralph Kitsmiller will act
u my agent in Nome.
B. J. McCONAGHT.
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