Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-05
RANDOLPH WOORE
TELLS STORY OF
HIS ROBBER|ES
Cody And Hardy Also Tell
Their Whole Story.

Among the developments today in
the many recent robbery cases are
the joint confessions of Damon
Hardy and James Cody, and that of
Randolph Wore. They are in the
hands of Allen b. Noll prosecut-
ing attorney and will soon be made
public. except Woore's which is
given today. All parties say they
were not coerced by the officers to
confess, but did 1t of their own ac-
cord. Hardy and Cody's statement
will cover at least 20 typewriter
pages.
Mr.. Noll and other officials Wis
tied the county Jail last night and
secured the statements from the
prisoners, and as they were given
under oath it is generally believed
that they are true. At least they
clear up some mysteries.
Randolph Woore. who transport
ed Cody, Hardy and Bowers to Bal
timore the night the apartments of
Agnes Benjamin we're raided, stated
to Mr.. Noll, under oath, that he
participated in the robbery of e. c..
Smiths repair shop on West Race
street; that they occurred several
revolvers, and a few guns. among
the latter being a fine rifle owned
by Mrs. A. C. mons, which was
given to David "Tulu" Flynn and
recovered yesterday. following
Flynn's arrest He also told where
the revolvers could be found. and
which were found yesterday by Mr..
Noll and officers 0n the c. Y. Com
mons a short distance from Boyd
avenue. In all, II revolvers were
recovered and it is believed that
there are several more in that vi
entity.
Woore duplicates Herbert West
enhaver in the Smith robbery, and
warrant has been issued T or his
arrest. Westenhayer is said to be
living in Frederick, Md, bu the will
be arrested and brought here TO an
swer to the charge.
Continuing his confession Woore
stated that "Tulu" Flynn and J. f..
Bowers, better known as "Giggle'
Mercer. stood guard in the street,
while he, Cody and Hardy entered
and robbed Harry S. Cushwas hard
ware store. He also confessed that
he and Cody committed the burglary
of Daaniel Dennis cigar factory on
South Queen street.
julius Hismith, before leaving Bal
timore, confessed to the part he has
played in the robberies to six Balti-
more detectives and since coming
here he has told the story to five To-
cal people. It was said today that
Hismith has admitted that he and
Cody had arranged to railroad Roy
Onderdonk to the penitentiary for
having made a remark, which led to
the arrest OF the gang, and the con
viction of Damon Hardy.
Since the confession, Mr.. NOll has
caused warrant to be issued for
"Giggle" Mercer on the grounds that
he was implicated in the Cushwa
robbery, but it was said today that
he had fed from the city.
"Tulu' Flynn. who was arrested
Yesterday and confessed to his part,
which was given yesterday has
reduced his statement to writing. It
is practically the same as given
yesterday He was released under
bond Of $500 and went to his
home as he is recovering from an
attack Of influenza.
Asked if special grand jury
would be summoned TO investigate
these cases. M. Noll could not de-
fnitely say. but the general belief
is that Judge Woods will grant the
request if it Is made
It has developed that the Guns
stolen from Cushwa's store were
not buried under the East Burke
street bridge, but that the were
secreted in chimney in a build
ing in the rear Of Alex. Gioyani's
ice cream and soft drink establish
ment.