THE HUDDERSFIELD DAILY EXAMINER

Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England

22 June 1934

(page 4)

CHARGE AGAINST MR. CROWLEY

“FELONIOUSLY RECEIVING FIVE LETTERS”

BRIEF EVIDENCE AND REMAND

Edward Alexander Crowley, (58), who was described on the charge sheet as an explorer, of Upper Montagu-street, London, was charged, at Marylebone Police Court, to-day, with feloniously receiving five letters, the property of Betty Sedgwick.

Mr. Ivan Snell was the magistrate. Mr. Crowley was represented by Mr. Isidore Kerman.

Mr. Crowley wore a light grey suit, and a flowing bow tie. He carried a curiously carved stick. During the very brief proceedings, he leant heavily on the rail of the dock. A number of fashionably dressed women had seats in the court. Mr. Edward F. Iwi prosecuted.

He said that the position at the moment was this: certain documents which were the subject matter of the charge, were at present in the custody of the Master of the Crown Office. Application would have to be made in the High Court for the documents to be produced. He would therefore call the sergeant who carried out the arrest, and ask for a remand for a week.

Mr. Kerman, on behalf of Mr. Crowley, said, “I would like to take this early opportunity of saying that Mr. Crowley has a complete answer to this charge, and I agree with the application for the remand for a week.

The Magistrate: There is another gentleman rather connected with this case?

Detective-Sergeant Davidson: Yes. So far I have not been able to trace him, but I have hopes of doing so in the very near future.

CHARGED AND CAUTIONED

Detective-Sergeant Davidson then gave evidence of arresting Crowley about 2.40 p.m. on Thursday in Carlos Place, London. He read the warrant and cautioned him and Crowley said, “Excuse me, where did you say?”

The sergeant said that he replied, “18 Seymour-street, Marylebone.” Mr. Crowley said, “I do not know the place.”

Crowley was taken to Marylebone Lane police station where he was charged and again cautioned. When the charge was read over to him he made no reply.

Mr. Kerman: The arrangements for the execution of the warrant were made through my office and there was no attempt to evade it.—No.

The magistrate said that from the information, it seemed to be a very simple case, and should not last so far as that court was concerned nor much more than half or three0quarters of an hour. He ordered a remand until next Thursday.

Mr. Iwi: In the meantime, application will be made to the High Court for the letters.

Bail was allowed in the sum of £10.