Beattie Found Guilty of Murder of His Wife
Henry Clay Beattie Jr was found guilty of murdering his wife after a 56 minute jury deliberation. The trial ended with the verdict of first degree murder as Beattie stood impassive and the crowded courtroom held its breath. Judge Watson ordered doors cleared as the foreman confirmed the verdict and the defense prepared possible appeals in the Supreme Court. Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt and Anne Preston McCormick wed aboard the Hamburg America liner Amerika, honeymooning abroad with family aboard their quiet voyage home.
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Chesterfield
Henry Clay Beattie, Jr
Beattie
Watson
T. Ve
Philip Cogbill
Alfred Gwynne Vanderd
Isaac Emerson
Baltimore
Anne Preston McCormick
Vanderbilt denial ends Mrs McKim marriage rumor
New York report of Mrs. Smith Hollins McKim marrying William Vanderbilt is dismissed as without truth. Officials, including Mrs McKim, deny the claim and state no engagement or wedding plans exist. The clarification underscores there is no basis for the circulating rumor in the press.
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New York
Smith Flollins McKim
Beulah Binford Arrives in New York for Moral Films
Beulah Binford went to work in New York signing a contract with a moving picture company to portray scenes intended as moral lessons drawn from her life. She says she seeks sympathy and a fresh start, while city clubwomen condemn the project as a harmful exploitation of a scandal. Local advocates debate petitions to Mayor Gaynor to keep her off stage.
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New York
Beulah Binford
Virginia
Henry Clay Gearth, Jr
Moving Picture
Beulah
Gol
Moving Picture House
Richmond
Gaynor
Henry Miay Beattie, Jr
H. J. Wood
J. S&s. Crosby
Women's Democratic Club
Vice
Mary Coleman
Gerard Raneker
Society of
New York State
Auto Ditch Accident Injures Chesterfield Salesman
Thomas P. Duggan, a Hanover Shoe Company salesman living on Poe Street, Barton Heights, was seriously injured when a Virginia Taxicab Company car turned turtle en route to the Chesterfield courthouse. Seven occupants were aboard. Duggan was extracted and hospitalized with possible internal injuries while others suffered mainly bruises.
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Chesterfield
Thomas P. Duggan
Hanover Shoe Company
Poe Street
Barton Heights
Ragland
Virginia Taxicab Company
Richmond
Centralia
K. C. Steiner
W. L. Bernstein
Steiner
Duggan
Virginia Hospital
Petersburg Theatre Faces Vulgar Display Charges
Petersburg Virginia special report says C C Moss and P L Smith were charged after exhibiting colored slides of the Beattie murder lecture at the Vir Visilan Theater, alleged vulgarity against city morals. Police Chief Ragland secured warrants. hearings set in Police Court. Moss and Smith plan defense as the theater continues to show the material. Mayor Cameron confronted Smith, warning him not to show the pictures. Smith disputed vulgarity and urged arrest.
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Beattie
Cameron
Smith
I. J. Hartley
Ragland
Moss
Cou
Beattie Case Opens With Warrants and Motives
Judge Gregory lays out the prosecution case accusing Henry C. Beattie Jr. of the July 18 murder, arguing Beattie alone could have committed the crime, pointing to Beattie’s vehicle lamp, Beattie’s interaction with Beattie’s family, and testimonies tying him to the red light district and a motive. The courtroom drama features Beattie’s father, Beulah Binford’s implication, and stern cross examinations as the trial progresses.
Millionaire summoned over selling bad eggs in Reading case
In Philadelphia a summons was served on George F. Baer, president of the Reading Railway, to appear and answer a charge of violating the pure food law by causing the sale of bad eggs, per Harry P. Cassidy of the state Pure Food Department. A Ledger-Dispatch note remarks on a woman with a large hat and short dress in the scene.
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Philadelphia
Harry P. Cassidy
Pennsylvania
Pure Food Department
George F. Baer
Reading Railway
Oxen Power Drive for Car Make Draws Connecticut Crowd
John Cavanaugh of Penfield HUI led a parade of ninety six oxen drawn in a scarf to Haddam Neck for the Grangers Pair, with twelve assistants guiding twenty miles in five hours. Cavanaugh's team drew a large local crowd as he cracked a twenty foot whip and borrowed oxen from neighbors. The mention of presidential advance guards and progressives hints at broader political context in Petersburg Progress.
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Middletown
Conn
John Cavanaugh
Penfield Hui
Grangers
Haddam Neck
Connecticut
Cavanaugh
Haddam
Penfield
Who Will Pay Cost Of Beattie Trial
Supreme Court rulings in the McCue case allow charging state expenses to a convict's estate, but Beattie lacks property to cover trial costs. Much money is said to have been spent on taxicab hires for detectives and Richmond police, with a $400 bill from a liveryman. The cost burden may fall on the taxpayers if Beattie cannot pay.
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Supreme Court
McCue
Commonwealth
Beattie
Richmond
Centralia
No Report Received at Capitol on Arbutus Seizure
Chief of the Bureau of Navigation Chamberlain reports no appeal yet received in the case of the fishing schooner Arbutus seized at Lowisburg N S for alleged fishing treaty rights violation with Canada. The appeal will go to the American consul general at Welfax and, after investigation, to the State Department before action.
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Capitol
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Navigation
Chamberlain
Department of Commerce and Labor
Arbutus
Lowwisburg
N. S
Canada
Welfax
State Department
Canada Seizes US Fishing Vessel Arbutus at Louisburg
Ottawa reports the seizure of the Gloucester Mass fishing schooner Arbutus at Louisburg Nova Scotia under the 1818 treaty. It is the first such seizure by Canadian officials and may prompt diplomatic negotiations. Owners plan to appeal to the US government, arguing other schooners have docked in Canadian and Nova Scotian ports for supplies under similar terms.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
United States
Gloucester
Mass
Louisburg
Canadian
Nova Scotian
Posse SEARCH FOR NEGRO EXPECT LYNCHING
Posse investigations sweep the southeast of Los Angeles in pursuit of a negro accused of assaulting and killing Mrs. William G. Hoskins near Compton. Leaders threaten lynching if the suspect is captured. A separate anecdote recalls a Yorkshire suffragist interrupted by a farmer who tells her to help in the field.
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Los Angeles
Cal
William G. Hoskins
Compton
Vesthes
Yorkshire
Beattie free man after forty one days in jail
Paul Douglas Beattie twenty one year old principal Commonwealth witness in Henry Beattie trial walks free from Henrico county jail after forty one days. He plans to go home to surprise his family and enjoy real air after his confinement. He faces curious crowds and reporters as he departs.
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Richmond
Paul Douglas Beattie
Commonwealth
Henry Beattie
Beulah Binford
Henrico County
Paul
Garnett
Mr. Garnett
Journal
Carter Boasts Detective Force in Virginia Trial
In VA Special coverage, defense attorney Hill Carter addresses the jury after Commonwealth's Attorney Gregory concludes. He emphasizes the gravity of deciding life or death for a 26 year old county resident, urging jurors to grasp the seriousness of the case. He recalls juror examination moments.
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Chesterfield
Hill Carter
Commonwealth
Gregory
Mr. Carter
Beattie trial drumbeat of defense tears at jury
In a dramatic closing, attorney Carter assails police methods and Paul Beattie as a liar, arguing the evidence fails to prove Henry Beattie guilty beyond reasonable doubt. He denounces detectives’ theories and credits the accused with a life marked by community ties and a fair reputation. The judge’s instruction on character witnesses is recalled as the case heads to the jury.
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Carter
Supreme Court
Chesterfield
Watson
Gregory
Commonwealth
Richmond
Geattie
Daltryman Roeland Sydnor
Midlothian
Beattie
James D. Patton
Patton
Charles Kastelberg
Sydnor
Judge Gregory
Kastelberg
Seattle
Mr. Carter
Heaven
Earth
Fied
Paul Beattie
Weary Beattie
Paul
Nessus
Henry
Banquo
Paul Thut
New Kent
Lok
Peattle
Thomas Owen
Beulah Binford
Kid
Smith
Wendenburg
Beulah Binford Heads for New York After Jail Release
Beulah Binford left Henrico County jail shortly after 11:30, boarded a northbound train at 12:01, and will reach New York by 8:10 tonight. She signed a four month contract with Lucas Film Service Company to pose for love songs and murder-movie illustrations. Special Agent L L Schererald said she was delighted with the offer and planned to depart with Lucas and his manager from Byrd Street Station. Beulah criticized Henry’s jury prospects but said she harbors no harm toward him and likely will not return to Richmond.
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Richmond
V. Geulah Binford
Henrico
North
New York
Beulah
Broadway
Sulah
Byrd Street
Eighth Street
New York City
Lucas Film Service Company
L. L. Scherergald
Heulah
Henry
Mr. Scherer
Tennessee
Taft Peace Talk Delights Hartford Crowd at State Fair
President Taft spoke on Peace in Hartford entertaining a large audience despite Grange opposition to reciprocity. Attorney General Wickersham and Major Butt accompanied him. A hearty ovation greeted Taft at the station and gala city decorations marked the day. Governor Baldwin hosted a luncheon at Memorial Hall with nearly 100 invitations. Taft and the governor planned a ride to Charter Oak Park for the remarks.
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Hartford
Conn
Taft
State Grange
Wickersham
Major Butt
Boston
Astor Wedding Plans Hampered by Clergy Ban
In New York three major denominations refuse to marry Colonel John Jacob Astor to his 18 year old fiancée Madeleine Force. Agents failed to secure a clergy willing to perform the ceremony. Astor sought and failed with ministers in Newport and elsewhere, delaying marriage planned for early September. Parents consent but do not participate in the minister search amid a forceful family and legal discussions at the Force residence.
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New York
John Jacob Astor
Madeleine Force
Astor
Edward A. Johnson
John Clarke
Colonel Astor
William Force
Force
East Thirty-seventh Street
Two More Nations Expected to Enter Peage Pact
Washington special reports that before Congress reconvenes in December the State Department aims to seal arbitration treaties with Germany and Russia. If joined by the United States Great Britain and France, a five power pledged coalition would leverage moral influence to push all major nations toward arbitration.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
State Department
Germany
Russia
United States
Great Britain
France
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