Neblett Evidence To Be Rebutted In Chesterfield Court
From a reliable source the prosecution plans to rebut Ernest Neblett testimony. A reputed witness will testify he was on the bridge Sunday morning at the same time Neblett was present and spoke with him. The witness will say Neblett had a heavy stick in hand, not a gun, and will challenge Neblett's integrity.
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Chesterfield
Ernest Neblett
CTER
Neblett
Paul
Watson
McDaniel
Yents
George W. McDaniel
First Baptist Church
Ben P. Owen
Smith
Hall of Justice
Wright
Alex
South Richmond
Mayo's Bridge
Court Grant May Let Defense Inspect Beattie Car
In Virginia special sessions Harry Smith requested permission for defense witnesses to inspect the Beattie car. The court authorized inspection under supervision, while Mr. Smith noted an important message required a phone call and delayed proceedings. The exchange highlighted sensitivity over examining witnesses and keeping state officials out of the inspection.
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Chesterfield
Harry Smith
Beattie
Carroll Montague
Lee Folger
Charles Taylor
Harry van Leer
William F. Gordon
Marion Jaynes
T. B. Hicks, Jr
W. S.S. Forbes, Jr
F. G. Schluter
R. B. Allport
E. R
Smith
Wendenburg
Cogbill
Gill
Ind
Mr. Smith
Hill Carter
Testimony Fragments From Virginia Trial Hearings
The excerpt records veteran witnesses like R. C. Broaddus a Manchester merchant and J. P. Jones a Richmond furniture dealer testifying about familiarity with Henry Beattie and Ernest Neblett. The exchange notes years of acquaintance and perceived truthfulness amid questioning.
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J. P. Jones
Broaddus
Richmond
West Neblett
Beattie and Neblett in Virginia murder trial cross examination
The trial features Douglas Beattie, brother of the accused, testifying about family life and residence, while Beattie and others describe Henry’s affectionate marriage. Police Captain Alex Wright confirms Neblett’s long acquaintance and solid reputation for truthfulness, with limited questioning over a decade.
Aviator Cummings Survives 300-Foot Dorchester Bay Plunge
Special aviator J A Cummings fell 300 feet in a Bleriot monoplane into Dorchester Bay at 6 30 this morning. He crawled through tangled wires to surface and was rescued by a motor boat. He suffered facial and head injuries, was taken to his tent for medical care, and the plane sank unrecovered.
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Toledo
J. A. Cummings
Dorchester Bay
Cummings
Threatening letters reach judge in Beattie case
Special Judge Watson in Virginia receives daily threats about Beattie sentencing. Three letters delighted him, one signed Vengeance threatens killing the judge, another claims Pavl never saw the gun that killed Mrs Beattie, and a Petersburg dated note accuses the writer as an eye witness.
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Chesterfield
Watson
Beattie
Pavl
Petersburg
Another Woman and Auto on the Pike Night Incident
Testimony describes J Kastelberg in a seven seat auto with a female companion near the Midlothian Turnpike where Louise Owen Beattie was killed. He said he and his companion may have been seen by Roland Lassiter and the Bon Air dancers. He claimed a joy ride after buying the auto and admitted drinking.
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Ched Sgn
SELD
C. H
J. Kastelberg
Kastelberg
Midlothian Turnpike
Louise Owen Beattie
Roland Lassiter
Henry
Murphy's Hotel
Sampson Testifies About Norfolk Trip and Beulah
Witness Sampson described his trips with Henry Beattie to Norfolk and Beulah, saying they stayed in disreputable places and returned together. He denied gun involvement, admitted altering his statement, and said he aimed to comfort Beattie while his family warned against him.
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Commonwealth
Scherer
Henry Beattie
Beulah
Thomas M. Mosby
H. C. Beattie, Jr
Norfolk
Jamestown
Henry
Norfolk and Western
Richmond
Patt
Chesterfield Court Hearings Reveal On Turnpike Adventure
Fragmentary court notes from Chesterfield Courthouse reveal F. K. Clements and others on the Shirley Ho case. Peter testifies about an adventure on the turnpike with Petersburg relevance. Details are incomplete but indicate testimony about an event on July 18.
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Chesterfield
F. K. Clements
Peter
F. Sampson
Smith
Petersburg
Tars Fuletersburg
Fragmentary County Trial Transcript Highlights Witness Descriptions
The testimony features cross examination about a vehicle with David Dunlap and a chauffeur, timing at six fifteen, a fifty year old man with grizzly hair and a black hat, and questions on gun sightings and hunting season, with B F Ransome referenced as an insurance agent nearby.
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David Dunlap
Talley
B. F. Ransome
New Road
Richmond
Mr. Smith
Sam Talley
Seven Drowned When Pleasure Boat Crushed by Freighter
In Maumee Bay Toledo special report says seven of eight men aboard the pleasure launch Nemo were drowned when the fake freighter Philip Minch crashed into it near the Red Can buoy. Only one was rescued as the group headed from Toledo toward Kelley’s Island and Ash. They had planned to return Monday.
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Toledo
Maumee Bay
Nemo
Philip Minch
Ike
Kelleys Ts
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