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September 8, 1934
The Washington Tribune
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
At the Manassas Horse Show, Will Trammell of Leesburg, Va., was arrested after authorities found alleged apple brandy in his trunk near his horses' stables. He claimed it was for rubbing the animals and faces trial for illegal possession.
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Horse Show Entrant Locked Up on Liquor Charge
MANASSAS, Va.—A search of the personal belongings of Will Trammell, of Leesburg, Va., resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of alleged liquor by a Prince William County sheriff, during the annual horse show held by the Manassas Horse Show and Fair Association, the past week-end.
Trammell was placed under arrest and ordered to face trial for illegal possession of untaxed beverage. He was slated for arraignment this morning (Thursday) at Manassas, the county seat. Attorney E. P. Lovett represented him.
According to the story as told by Prince William officers, the sheriff found a large number of empty whiskey bottles in the vicinity of stables in which Trammell had quartered two horses he had entered in the races. A search of the stalls followed and a trunk belonging to the Leesburg man was pried open. In it was found a quantity of alleged apple brandy.
He claimed that he used the brandy for rubbing the horses.
MANASSAS, Va.—A search of the personal belongings of Will Trammell, of Leesburg, Va., resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of alleged liquor by a Prince William County sheriff, during the annual horse show held by the Manassas Horse Show and Fair Association, the past week-end.
Trammell was placed under arrest and ordered to face trial for illegal possession of untaxed beverage. He was slated for arraignment this morning (Thursday) at Manassas, the county seat. Attorney E. P. Lovett represented him.
According to the story as told by Prince William officers, the sheriff found a large number of empty whiskey bottles in the vicinity of stables in which Trammell had quartered two horses he had entered in the races. A search of the stalls followed and a trunk belonging to the Leesburg man was pried open. In it was found a quantity of alleged apple brandy.
He claimed that he used the brandy for rubbing the horses.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Deception
What keywords are associated?
Horse Show
Liquor Charge
Arrest
Illegal Possession
Apple Brandy
What entities or persons were involved?
Will Trammell
E. P. Lovett
Where did it happen?
Manassas, Va.
Story Details
Key Persons
Will Trammell
E. P. Lovett
Location
Manassas, Va.
Event Date
The Past Week End
Story Details
Will Trammell, of Leesburg, Va., was arrested at the Manassas horse show for illegal possession of untaxed liquor found in his trunk; he claimed it was for rubbing his horses.