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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1948
Page
3
The silver haired man known as the Black Raider, who admitted Klan links with two other floggers, was found dead in his Atlanta home from a shotgun wound. A coroner's inquest was set for tonight to determine the cause as a possible self-inflicted death. The utility lineman S. C. Keheley, 58, was identified as the deceased.
A reader asks about improving fitness and appetite, mentioning Mértox Compound sold by a druggist. The note describes long weakness, nerves, and poor sleep, and references a Dallas Hamlin who used the remedy. The fragment hints at a health aid claim and personal improvement.
In his bedroom a 12 gauge shotgun lay beside him as Keheley, under indictment for two Black Raiders night floggings, died while free on $5 100 bond. Relatives found two scribbled notes from the Klansman. He had admitted being a Klansman after Berry flogging and named two other members. The group allegedly punished Berry for drinking and family neglect.
Commissioner Ira Stephenson and Chief Harper met privately while Mayor Hagg stated he favors Negro policemen in Negro sections if suitable men are found. Eleven Negro applicants took civil service tests for police work, with two passing.
Mrs Mamie Franone of Scranton claims a long life to health rules she follows none of drinking dancing or singing. She asserts avoiding these activities has helped her reach age 100.
City officials express doubt about employing Negro policemen in Amarillo as City Manager N V Moss reports Chief Sid Harper is not fully opposed but uncertain. Mayor Lawrence Hagg notes the commission cannot decide until further discussion with local businessman David Hughes.
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