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Story August 26, 1926

The Union Daily Times

Union, Union County, South Carolina

What is this article about?

In Somerville, N.J., Special Prosecutor Alexander Simpson announces that fingerprints on a card found on Rev. Edward W. Hall's body match one of three suspects held for the 1922 murder of Hall and choir singer Mrs. Eleanor Mills. The card, previously reported missing, is now in state possession during a bail hearing for Henry Carpender and Willie Stevens.

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Somerville, N. J., Aug. 26.-(By the Associated Press).-A card which was on the body of Rev. Edward W. Hall when it was found with that of his choir singer, Mrs. Eleanor Mills, on September 16th 1922, is in the possession of the state and finger prints on it correspond with those of one of the three people held for the murder according to Special Prosecutor Alexander Simpson. He announced the finding of the card which had been reported missing at the hearing before Justice Parker this morning for the admission of bail for Henry Carpender and Willie Stevens, held for the murders.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Story Mystery

What themes does it cover?

Crime Punishment Justice

What keywords are associated?

Murder Investigation Fingerprints Hall Mills Murder Bail Hearing Suspects

What entities or persons were involved?

Rev. Edward W. Hall Mrs. Eleanor Mills Henry Carpender Willie Stevens Alexander Simpson Justice Parker

Where did it happen?

Somerville, N. J.

Story Details

Key Persons

Rev. Edward W. Hall Mrs. Eleanor Mills Henry Carpender Willie Stevens Alexander Simpson Justice Parker

Location

Somerville, N. J.

Event Date

September 16th 1922

Story Details

A card on Rev. Edward W. Hall's body, found with Mrs. Eleanor Mills' on September 16, 1922, contains fingerprints matching one of three murder suspects. Previously missing, the card is now with the state, announced by Prosecutor Simpson at a bail hearing for Carpender and Stevens before Justice Parker.

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