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May 9, 1940
The Republican
Oakland, Garrett County, Maryland
What is this article about?
Charles D. Wigley, 63, and son Charles L. Wigley, 40, from near Bloomington, arrested for operating unregistered still along Savage River. They claim innocence, saying they were scouting real estate. Held for federal grand jury; younger has prior convictions.
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PROFESS INNOCENCE BUT
Father And Son Declare They
Were Looking Over Real Estate
Despite their protestations of innocence, a 63-year-old man and his 40-year-old son were ordered held last Friday for action of a federal grand jury on charges of operating an unregistered still.
Charles D. Wigley, the father, and Charles L. Wigley, of near Bloomington, were ordered held in the Allegany county jail in default of bond after a preliminary hearing before United States Commissioner James Alfred Avirett, at Cumberland. Bond for the younger Wigley, who allegedly has a record of two previous convictions on federal liquor charges, was set at $1,000; that for his father, at $500.
The defendants, represented by Attorney Estel C. Kelley, denied even knowing of the existence of the still and said they were in the vicinity to look over some land they were considering buying.
But David H. Walker, Federal Alcohol Tax Unit agent, identified the pair as the two men he had seen at the still just a few minutes before they were captured about 100 yards from the plant.
Walker, along with Agent Charles E. Cushaw, arrested the men Wednesday and confiscated the 65-gallon still and 150 gallons of mash.
The agents said the still was located along the Savage river, about two miles from Bloomington.
Father And Son Declare They
Were Looking Over Real Estate
Despite their protestations of innocence, a 63-year-old man and his 40-year-old son were ordered held last Friday for action of a federal grand jury on charges of operating an unregistered still.
Charles D. Wigley, the father, and Charles L. Wigley, of near Bloomington, were ordered held in the Allegany county jail in default of bond after a preliminary hearing before United States Commissioner James Alfred Avirett, at Cumberland. Bond for the younger Wigley, who allegedly has a record of two previous convictions on federal liquor charges, was set at $1,000; that for his father, at $500.
The defendants, represented by Attorney Estel C. Kelley, denied even knowing of the existence of the still and said they were in the vicinity to look over some land they were considering buying.
But David H. Walker, Federal Alcohol Tax Unit agent, identified the pair as the two men he had seen at the still just a few minutes before they were captured about 100 yards from the plant.
Walker, along with Agent Charles E. Cushaw, arrested the men Wednesday and confiscated the 65-gallon still and 150 gallons of mash.
The agents said the still was located along the Savage river, about two miles from Bloomington.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Deception
What keywords are associated?
Unregistered Still
Liquor Charges
Federal Arrest
Moonshining
Savage River
Bloomington
What entities or persons were involved?
Charles D. Wigley
Charles L. Wigley
David H. Walker
Charles E. Cushaw
James Alfred Avirett
Estel C. Kelley
Where did it happen?
Near Bloomington, Along The Savage River, Allegany County Jail, Cumberland
Story Details
Key Persons
Charles D. Wigley
Charles L. Wigley
David H. Walker
Charles E. Cushaw
James Alfred Avirett
Estel C. Kelley
Location
Near Bloomington, Along The Savage River, Allegany County Jail, Cumberland
Event Date
Last Friday; Arrested Wednesday
Story Details
Father and son arrested for operating unregistered still, claim they were looking at land for purchase, but agents saw them at the site; confiscated 65-gallon still and 150 gallons mash; held for grand jury with bonds set.