Five Freed In Miami Civil Rights Case Verdict Not Guilty
A 12 man jury deliberated five minutes before acquitting five white men charged with beating a prisoner to force a confession in Miami's first civil rights case. The defense argued the time frame and location were misrepresented as the story noted disputed house entry and doorway details. Witnesses included Riviera Beach officials, local police, and community leaders who testified on the victim's reputation and the assault's severity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fred W. Botts
Botts
William M
West Palm Beach
Walter I. Minton
Euel M. Culbreth
Palm Beach County
Dorden A. Bader
Florida East Coast Railroad
John Britt
Riveria Beach
Insurance Men Killed in Miami Conference Trip Crash
Four Negroes die in a headon crash six miles north of Vero Beach as two cars collide on a curved road. Three are Atlanta Life Insurance executives from Albany Georgia who had just left a Miami conference. The driver of the other car, John Franklin Owens, was en route to Miami for a Cincinnati dealer. The deceased are M. F. Jackson Nathaniel H. Mayes and W. W. Barnett. Jackson was the Albany district manager. Bodies to be shipped home.
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Vero Beach
Atlanta Life Insurance
Albany, Ga
Miami
John Franklin Owens
Cincinnati
M. F. Jackson
Nathaniel H. Mayes
W. W. Barnett
Jackson
Albany
Delta Kappa Conclave Attendees Arrive in Newark
Mrs Geneive Collie Mrs Gladys Robinson and Mrs Helena Thompson arrive at the registration office in Newark New Jersey for the twenty fifth Annual Conclave of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa Representing their chapter the trio attended the event with visiting delegate Mrs Thompson The session featured the theme Security within our day for tomorrow's heritage Olivia S Henry was re elected to the office of Supreme Basileus.
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Geneive Collie
Gladys Robinson
Helena Thompson
Newark
N. J
Sorority
Phi Delta Kappa
Collie
Robinson
Thompson
Olivia S. Henry
Supreme Basileus
Howells Acquitted In Georgia Lynch Slaying Case
In Lyons Georgia two white men were freed of murder charges after jurors testified for one defendant. William "Spud" Howell was acquitted after a 20 minute jury deliberation. Roderick Clifton had charges dismissed on state's motion. The case involved the killing of Robert Mallard a coffin salesman near Nov 19 last year and drew national attention as a lynching claim. Amy Mallard testified identifying Howell in court.
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Lyons
Robert Mallard
William
Spud) Howell
Roderick Clifton
Georgia
Coun Mallard
Amy
Tuskegee Institute
Alabama
Mallard
United States
R. H. Humphreys
tAher
Howell
Attack Suspect Held For Grand Jury
Peace Justice Edwin Lee Mason held Andrew Harris, 22, of 6523 NW 18th Ave, for the grand jury on rape and armed robbery charges. Harris and accomplice Alpert Kemp, at large, allegedly assaulted a White nurse in the northwest section early on Dec 19, robbed her of 16 dollars and a wrist watch, and Harris was later identified as the pawn of the watch. Kemp was cornered Dec 22 near NW 17th Ave and 62nd St but escaped amid gunfire that wounded Mrs. Dorris Jones, 23, of 1763 NW 58th St. She sustained serious injuries.
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Edwin Lee Mason
Andrew Harris
18Th Ave
Harris
Alpert Kemp
Northwest
Tone
Kemp
H Fave
Zoning Rejection Balks At Miami Grove Plan
Miami Planning Board chairman Harry Baumer said it is unlikely the board will alter its recommendation to rezone the St. Alban's tract in Coconut Grove for multiple family Negro housing with a buffer line of single family residences bordering the White area. The rejection came 40 at the last city commission meeting, and Frank Stearns was told to submit an overall rezoning plan. A three hour Grove inspection preceded the vote on the new plan. Baumer noted ongoing discussion on rezoning.
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Miami
City Commission
Frank Stearns
Grove
Baumer
Coconut Grove
St. Albans
Memorial Service for Rev J R Evans at Mt Zion Baptist Church
A memorial service for Rev J R Evans former pastor of Mt Zion Baptist Church will be held at the church on Sunday January 16 1949 at 3 PM A plaque will be unveiled as part of the service The church is at NW 3rd Ave and 9th St and will be closed to the public The program includes readings prayers hymns remembrances and a sermon by Rev J A Finlayson with several tributes and musical performances
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J. R. Evans
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
3Rd Avenue
9Th Street
Miami recital highlights Leila Williams soprano at Booker T
The Alpha Delta Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa featured Mrs. Leila R. Williams, head of Booker T. Washington High School Music Department, as she sang works by Brahms Chopin Mozart Handel and Johnson to an appreciative Miami audience. She was honored with a red rose bouquet and wore a winter white gown with a small gold necklace. Accompanying her was Mr. Linton Berrian of Goulds Junior High School.
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Booker T. Washington High School
Miami
Alpha Delta Chapter
National
Sorority of
Phi Delta Kappa
Leila R. Williams
Alpha Delta
Ike Williams Wins Highest Boxing Award
Ike Williams, the lightweight champion from Trenton New Jersey, received the Edward J Neil Memorial award for 1948. At the Boxing Writers Association of New York dinner Williams was praised for his three title defenses and ten wins last year. He also earned a Ring Magazine medal as boxer of the year while Rocky Castellani was named Rookie of the Year.
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New York
Ike Williams
Trenton
N. J
Edward J. Neil
Neil
Nat Fleischer
Boxing Writers Association of New York
Associated Press
Spain
RING
King
Ring Magazine
Rocky Castellani
Luzerne
Deaf and Blind School Gets Buildings
The cabinet budget commission releases 227110 dollars for construction at the School for the Deaf and Blind in St. Augustine. Funds cover a laundry building and a dormitory for Negro boys.
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Deaf and Blind School
Talahassee
Cabinet Budget Commission
School For the Deaf and Blind
St. Augustine
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Alton Fowler
Riviera Beach
Fowler
Charles Leary
John Robinson
John Terrell
Rev
Edward T. Graham
W. C. Edcar
Carnes A. Austin
J. A. Finlayson
Williams
Enrique Bonanos
California
Jesse Flores
Beau Jack
Bolanos
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