White Woman Sentenced to Two Years for $15000 Theft
The White Woman received a two year jail term after being found guilty of stealing $15000. White Dailies report the case, noting the amount involved and the suspension of sentence.
12 Jun 1926
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Newspaper
Richmond Planet
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1926
Page
1
The White Woman received a two year jail term after being found guilty of stealing $15000. White Dailies report the case, noting the amount involved and the suspension of sentence.
An enquiry at the Clerk's office of the Hustiuma Court reveals Sisie Boyd pleaded guilty to twenty-two forged checks, with a total theft around fifteen thousand dollars in Peculations. The judge's sentence awaits Governor Byrd's clemency as calls for mitigation rise amid the high profile case. The Old Dominion Medical Society schedules its twenty first annual session in Richmond June 15 to 17 with clinics, demonstrations, and open sessions at Sixth Mount Zion Church.
Susie Boyd colored pleaded guilty to forgery on three indictments in Hastings Court. Judge W. Kirk Mathews imposed ten years on each charge totaling thirty years. Attorney said total embezzled sum was about $185 in Richmond Virginia. News Leader report dated June 9, 1926.
Mrs Annie Schneider received a two year suspended jail term in Police Court before Justice Ingram on two charges of shoplifting. Police alleged merchandise valued over $15 000 found in her possession and in a neighboring house. The judge suspended the sentence for six months to a year, with relatives to place her in a sanitarium until recovery.
Summer greetings invite readers to the P E A A's event on Thursday June 17 at 7 30 PM featuring the Mardy Brothers and a chance to win ten dollars worth of fan. Tickets available from committee members and local sponsors including the Southern Aid Society of Va and Brown's Pharmacy. A separate song recital by the Sabbath Glee Club is planned for Sunday June 12 at 9 40 PM at the Bijou to support Williams Lodge Band as it prepares for travel to Cleveland Ohio.
A contested call at Ebenezer Baptist Church of Pittsburgh sparks unrest at Fifth Street Baptist Church as Rev Dr King declines to discuss gossip and focus shifts to completing the new church edifice. A Pittsburgh Courier letter by Harry Pace defends King and rebuts criticisms of financial matters involving the Order of Bills and trust investments.
Newark N J June 3 James T Carter Grand Treasurer of the Brotherhood of P O E faces charges and public disclosures following a published attack on Pace candidacy. Carter defends himself claiming not a candidate and promises more responses in forthcoming notes.
The Sheph erds Band debuted Sunday at the Im proved Order Shepherds and Daughters of Bethlehem anniversary exercises. They led the Shepherds parade to First Union Baptist Church for the program. Grand Shepherd is Mrs Ora T Stokes. The band formed five months ago with 11 instruments valued at over $2,000, led by instructor Prof. Ben Prosser and business manager Amos C. Carke.
The article discusses the round trip Summer Rate from Richmond to Staunton Virginia for the Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge. It notes the rail rates and mentions an upcoming address by Editor John Mitchell Jr at the Kbenezer Pepitet Church Tierday night under the Richmond Delegation.
A historical record lists Armstrong High School graduates for June 1926 including academics, commercial, and industrial programs. Notable names span numerous students across departments, highlighting the school's diverse coursework and student body.
Ellen Elizabeth Brown Anne La Belle Ellis Florence Emma Fields Rubie Evelyn Graham Selma Bennie Hamlin Gilnare Beatrice Hill Mary Paulene James Gussie Daggett Moore Laura Margaret Nelson Jane Elyeta Seay Wattle LaVerne Sykes Mary Elizabeth Taylor Estelle Daisy Ward Verna Robnette Penigser Olga Fitzabeth Washington Williams Annie Lee Wilson.
Principal W W Townsend and Mrs Armour hosted a luncheon in the school cafeteria to honor teachers office staff and workers. The event featured a delightfully deficient menu and floral decorations with trees filling the space. Attendees expressed sincere thanks and left with fond memories for the summer vacation.
Former heavyweight champion Jack Johnson returned to Chicago after a May 20 Juarez fight with Bob Lawson. Johnson contends he was struck below the belt repeatedly and protested to referees as Lawson won by technical knockout in the seventh. Johnson earlier beat Pat Lester in Sonora.
Ellen G Williams of Fisk University earns her degree in Nashville while B D Bilis receives a teaching degree at Virginia Union University. A baby boy arrives at the Robinson home on June 8. Newport News attorney J Thomas Newsome visits for Supreme Court matters. A Sabbath Glee Club entertainment is announced for June 13 at 3 20 PM at the Alon Theatre.
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