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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1911
Page
3
Beattie testifies in his own defense about the murder of his wife Beulah Binford recounting the ride, the bearded man with a gun, and the gunfight that followed He describes the accident scene and his pursuit of the shooter while defending his conduct and denying key accusations.
Court resumes as Henry Clay Beattie Jr faces cross examination over his relationship with Beulah Binford, the murder of his wife, and alleged involvement with a child of the couple. Witnesses discuss alibi details, letters, and Beattie’s memory of events while defense questions the authenticity of diary notes and timeline.
Beulah Binford the “other woman” in the Beattie trial draws crowds at the Richmond courthouse and jail. Staff writer Julia Murdock notes Binford’s image mirrors that of girls seen in city nightlife, hinting she belongs to New York’s Forty-second Street and Broadway era after a short life of intense experiences.
In Afton Virginia a Mitchell six touring car fell from a sharp curve on a new macadam road near Nelson Counts last night around 8. John T. Howe general manager of Avondale Land Company and J. H. Tyler Jr were injured. Charlie Mayo the chauffeur was killed. Howe suffered a fractured leg and severe facial injuries. The car wrecked after tumbling down an embankment and is blamed on a dangerous turn already the site of multiple accidents.
Amos Kidder of Lake Hopatcong New Jersey explains a modern method to farmer George Henry Smith. He uses a vacuum sweeper to remove feathers from chickens, claiming efficiency and savings. He plans to extend the device to geese as well.
Chicago and Los Angeles each tried employing a woman detective to curb street harassment. In Chicago the period 3 to 6 pm saw no confrontations, while Los Angeles reported immediate arrests for flirting on day one and day two, then public uproar and a notable description of the detective's attire and vigil.
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