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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1911
Page
2
Henry Beattie Jr remains jailed for the Midlothian Turnpike murder of his wife Beattie. Evidence includes a gun bought by cousin Paul Beattie and Beattie's contentious coroner's inquest, with witnesses detailing a plotted crime and a pawnshop purchase.
Henry Clay Beattie Jr testifies at an inquest into his wife Mrs Beattie s death recounting a nighttime drive on Midlothian Pike a confrontation with a man in the road and a fatal shot that wounded his wife. The scene draws jurors crowd and officers as Beattie and witnesses recount events and pass the gun from hand to hand.
Richmond special report states H. C. Beattie Jr. and his cousin Paul Beattie were arrested around 2:36 p m Tuesday in connection with the brutal Midlothian Turnpike murder of a young bride.
Boston aviator Harry N. Atwood will receive a $2,000 reward as Washington businessmen organize support after his direct flight to the capital. He will give an exhibition tomorrow afternoon in Potomac Park to recognize the effort and celebrate the feat.
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