Mutilation Trial Reveals Gruesome Jail Attack Details
In Williamston on May 7 the county court heard the dramatic testimony of a pale youth, Needleman, recounting a mob assault at the jail last month. He described being dragged out, mutilated, and left near death as deputies carried him to a hospital. The proceedings featured Reverend E. C. Stone detailing the plot, while Sparrow and Griffin faced identification as key attackers. Needleman testified he was innocent and described the brutal operation in vivid, controlled terms.
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Williamston
Martin County Superior Court
Washington
Spar- Tow
Needleman
Sparrow
Kinston
E. C. Stone
Arthur the Great
America
Primitive Baptist Church
Mr. Stone
Sinclair
Elder Stone
Robersonville
Henry Dennis Griffin
Salem
N. J
A. D. McLean
R. J. Peele
Peele
B. D. Griffin
Griffin
MacLean
H. D. Griffin
Young Sparrow
Mr. MacLean
Dr. Warren
Child Doris Palmer Plays Safely with Dangerous Snakes
Doris Palmer a six year old daughter of a British animal dealer handles reptiles in a show like display. The article notes she remains unharmed while touching snakes that many would avoid.
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Doris Palmer
Memorial service honors deceased Surry County lawyers
A Dobson term of Superior Court hosted an afternoon memorial for two late bar members, Hon. R. L. Haymore of Mount Airy and Hon. John Dobson of Rockford. Speakers included W. F. Carter and others. Resolutions for Haymore are published. Dobson’s will follow.
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Dobson
Bar Association of
Surry County
R. L. Haymore
John Dobson
Rockford
W. F. Carter
J. H. Folger
W. L. Reece
H. C. Waltz
J. F. Hendren
Gibson Davis
First Baptist Church
Mount Airy
Mr. Haymore
Resolutions Concerning the Life of the Late R L Haymore
Surry County Bar adopts memorial resolutions for Rufus L. Haymore read at Dobson on April 21 1925. They praise his legal ability compassion for the poor and public service and note his faith and church gifts. The memorial closes with a poem by O Reilly.
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Surry County
Dobson
N. C
Superior Court
Rufus L. Haymore
R. L. Haymore
Haymore
God
Father
Jesus Christ
Lord
Church
Electric chair executes Willie Singleton in Craven County
Raleigh May 9 Willie Singleton a Craven county Negro was executed in the state prison chair after admitting shooting and robbing Henry N Banks paymaster at a Havelock logging camp March 7 Six witnesses signed the death-book as Singleton sat in the chair at 10 30 a m The execution lasted about a minute and a half with three shocks officials described the process in grisly detail and noted the presence of two negro pastors who prayed with him before his death
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Raleigh
Willie Singleton
Craven County
Henry N. Banks
Havelock
Mareh
Singleton
North Carolina
Supreme Court
J. H. Norman
J. E. Thomas
Norman
Blind Beggar’s Day Off
A Boston Transcript item notes a kind old woman about to give money to a blind beggar who says the man at the hat is his brother. He explains the brother has taken an afternoon off and gone to the movies.
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Boston Transcript
Health Note Health hints for early signs in wellness
A Boston Herald health note urges taking early hints before symptoms appear to keep well and prevent illness. It emphasizes proactive care and observation of minor changes as the key to maintaining health.
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The
Boston Herald
Criticism of Grand Jury Report Answered By O. B. Webb
O B Webb, a Mount Airy News reader and Grand Jury member, defends the jury against W J Byerly’s criticisms. He argues the jury acted under court direction, fulfilled its duties, and questions transparency in county governance and post term actions.
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O. B. Webb
W. J. Byerly
Board of County Commissioners
Grand Jury
Superior Court
Board of Commissioners
Tennessee Teacher Bound Over in Evolution Trial
Dayton Tennessee May 9 Professor J T Scopes science teacher at Rhea County High School was bound over to the court after a preliminary hearing before three justices of the peace on a charge under the state anti evolution law. The prosecution used a biology text passage explaining the evolutionary series as key evidence while defense challenged the law’s constitutionality citing the state constitution’s directive to cherish literature and science.
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Dayton, Tenn
J. T. Scopes
Rhea County High School
Justices of the Peace
Rhea County
General Assembly
The
United States
State of
Tennessee
Scopes
University of Kentucky
Baldwin vows to take Scopes case to Supreme Court
Robe r N Baldwin director of the American civil libraries union said the union will finance Professor Scopes case after his Dayton Tenn verdict for teaching evolution. He pledged to push the case to the United States Supreme Court if needed to prove a teacher may tell the truth without jail.
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New York
Scopes
United States Supreme Court
Rober N. Baldwin
American Civil Libraries Union
Baldwin
Dayton
Tennessee
30000 Disabled Veterans Get Illustrated Mothers Day Message
Washington May 9 An illustrated Mother's Day message in five colors will be presented to 30,000 disabled war veterans in hospitals nationwide tomorrow by the American Legion Auxiliary. The message, in the veteran's name from his mother, praises their courage and service and pledges loyal devotion beyond today. God bless you.
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Washington
American Legion Auxiliary
Oppose Monument That Glorifies War
Elizabeth City county commissioners approve a 500 dollar appropriation to erect a monument for Seth F. Perry the first Pasquotank county World War casualty buried on the courthouse green The project awaits relatives consent and may seed a broader public subscription The Elizabeth City Kiwanis and local boys oppose glorifying war preferring a memorial showing war as folly and warning future generations
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Elizabeth City
Seth F. Perry
Pasquotank County
Court House Green
Perry
France
Ledger of labor and true work completed
A reflection on effort over intention, emphasizing that true measure lies in finished work rather than planned tasks or ongoing labor. The quote highlights how the value is found in what one has actually accomplished.
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Surry Attorneys
O’reilly
Mer
W. J. _Byerly
Mount Airy News
Lee
Womans Club of
Dr. Lancaster
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