KIDNAPPING SENSATION

King Country Chronicle, Volume XXVI, Issue 3438, 3 March 1932, Page 5

KIDNAPPING SENSATION

THE LINDBERGHS' BOY. PARENTS OFFER 50,000 DOLLARS RANSOM. (Press Association.—Copyright.) (Received 10.5 a.m.) New York, March 2. At the request of the Lindberghs, the Governor of New Jersey withdrew the offers of rewards aggregating 35,000 dollars because it is feared that this might endanger the child. It is understood the parents are anxious to negotiate with the kidnappers themselves for the return of their child. It is reported that the Lindberghs are willing to pay 50,000 dollars.

A post card received by Colonel Lindbergh said: "Baby safe; instructions later; act accordingly." Another note promised: "Shall communicate with you on Wednesday to talk business."

The whole country is aroused over the outrage.

DEMAND FOR RANSOM. MOTHER'S.DELICATE CONDITION. (Press Association.—Copyright.) (Received 10.15 a.m.) New York, March 2. A message from Hopewell, New Jersey, stating that a ransom was demanded in the note left by the kidnappers is revealed to-day. It is stated that Colonel Lindbergh is willing to pay. The note threatened harm to the child if the money is not paid and if the contents are divulged or the method of payment suggested revealed. So threatening was the tone of the letter that for hours its existence was denied by the police. No one would say how large the demand was, but a report that it was for 50,000 dollars went undenied. Mrs. Lindbergh is expecting another baby late in the spring. Aside from the grief of 'the lost child she was worried because the baby was ill with a severe cold and had been on a strict diet. •

Newark (New Jersey) message states that the postcard which was mailed to Colonel Lindbergh from here to-day was picked up irr the noon collections in the heart of the city. The police are following this clue.

A sensation was caused by the kidnapping of Charles, the 19-month-old son. of Colonel C. A. and Mrs. Lindbergh from their home at Hopewell, New Jersey. The baby was put to bed at the usual hour. About 10 p.m. Mrs. Lindbergh looked in the nursery and found that he was gone. He was clad in his sleeping suit..