Beattie Defense Hinges on Highwayman Tale at Trial
Chesterfield court hears Beattie defense focus on gun and alibi disputes. Jurors visit the Belt Line scene while testimony paints Henry Beattie as a trusted family man amid accusations.
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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1911
Page
2
Beattie Murder Trial Sees Defense Tie Gun Claim
Henry C Beattie's lawyers push defense with Ernest Neblett a Standard Paper Company foreman testifying he saw Paul Beattie with a broken single barrel gun on the cement house bridge area Neblett says he was within forty to fifty feet and that Beattie spoke to his four year old son The testimony follows cross examination by Louis Wendenburg and challenges earlier Beattie denial The defense also questions David and Jacob Weinstein about the pistol purchase and gun delivery at Weinstein pawnshop Beattie supporters and local officials testify to Beattie's good name with court expected to continue testimonies at Chesterfield Court House VA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perrow
C. Beattie 'E
H. M. Smith
Wendenburg
Tom Wren
Hill Carter
Judge Watson
Chesterfield
Mary Jackson
William Northop
Midlothian Turnpike
Henry C. Beattie
Carter
Belt Line
Olf
Mra
Steiger
Rick
Ernest H. Neblett
Standard Paper Company
Southside
Paul Beattie
Paul
Mr. Neblett
Revees
Neblett
Harry Smith
Weinstein
Louis Wendenburg
David
Jakey
Paul Peattie
I L. Scherer
Jacob
Talley
J. C
Sam) Talley
Tablish Beattie
Sas
Mayo Bridge
Davi
David Weinstein
Luther Scherer
Papa
Paul Beat- Ue
Ernest
Beatties
Beattie
I. J. Smith
Mr. Ontgomery
A. J. Daffren
South Richmond
Washington
W. H. Washington
E. R
Sixth
Broad Streets
Mayo's Bridge
W. G. Booth
Mr. Smith
Booth
Henry
Chesterfield. H
George T. Jarrel
Charles L. Page
Commonwealth's
Manchester
Harry M. Smith, Jr
Page
Ernest Neblett
Tatley
Brown
George T. Jarrell
Jarrell
John S. Wakefield
Midlothian
Wakefield
Testimony on Gun Sale During Murder Trial
Witnesses describe how a gun was wrapped and paid for after dinner. The defense questions details of trips, blood on hands, and who handled the weapon as the case unfolds with court rulings and cross examination.
Reflections on a secret engagement take a curious turn
Vague lines describe a secret engagement and a bachelor’s reflections. The text hints at secrecy, a stalled announcement, and family reactions as misunderstandings surface.
Trial witnesses test reputations in Beattie murder case
Testimony in the Chesterfield court recounts Ernest Neblett describing Paul Beattie’s alleged gun delivery and Henry Beattie’s involvement. Witnesses including Paul Beattie’s relatives dispute character while officers and clerks corroborate timelines from July night.
Witness recounts Talley statements in murder case
Engineer Tom Brown testified that J C Talley claimed ignorance of the shooting and later admitted fear of court involvement. Brown said Talley had read newspaper reports and claimed sleep during the crime night, with others on the road nearby. The murder date cited varied between the 17th and 18th.
Brother Sticks Loyalty to Henry in Jetactives Case
Testimony recounts Douglas Beattie claiming he did not know the auto would be seized and that he intended to have the machine washed. He admitted using a slip of the tongue with a profanity and said the remark aimed to pressure the case against his brother. He argued he would destroy evidence if it harmed his brother and noted other men present on the trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talley
Lutts
Gindlignanny
Lawn
Richmond Colley
Smith
Henry
Owen
Douglas Beattie
Walter Howell
Louise
Tom Owen
Scherer
Pike Price
Sam Talley
Luther Wells
Mr. Smith
Saunders
Wells
Henry Owen
Douglass
Beattie
Mr. Brown
Paul
Gentlemen’s Furnishing
Paul Beattie
Chesterfield
Special
Meurys Auto
Wendenburg
Jetactives
Beulah
Tim
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cally
Origi
Chesterfild
Courthouse
Henry Beattie
L. L. Scherer
Purdie
Henry Beat
Mr. Beittle
Presbyterian Church
Douglas
Taylor Robertson
Henry C. Beattie, Sr
Beulah Binford
Henry Clay Beattie, Jr
Chesterfield County Court House
Chesterfield C. H
Jacob Weinstein
Richmond
Stanflord Paper Company
David L. Toney
D. L. Toney
Nebleh
B. Bradley
H. A. Maurice
Andy New Police
Wy 'Bentt
Ernest Noblett
George Gary
Augustine Joyah
Mr. Neflett
R. S. Robertson
E Mechanics and Merchants
John W. Moor
Porter Street
Beattie, Jr
H. M.smith
Tom Brown
E. RB
Mr. Wendenburg
Mr. Carter
Mr. Wendenby
Jake
Mr. Scherer
Aailus
David Beattie
J. C. Talley
Taienburg
EB. R
Flynn
Jarrot and
Jacoba
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