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The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1922

Page

7

Ward Murder Case Confounds Grand Jury Inquiry

White Plains New York June 7 Authorities probing why Walter S Ward killed Clarence Peters hit a wall as Ward keeps the secret. Mrs Ward testified she could not recall who was at their home the night of the shooting and Ward may be recalled to testify again as the grand jury convenes.

Jack Darrock United Press White Plains N. Y Walter S. Ward Clarence Peters Ward

Blackmail Ring Ties To Ward Case Threats

County officials consider Ward to face first degree murder charges to resolve the case publicly. If the grand jury fails, a special panel may hear the evidence. Informer J C Cunningham claimed a death threat from Dan The Dude, linked to a blackmail ring. Warrants for medicine without permits were issued by Dr. Eugene Thames, a county health board member.

Ward J. C. Cunningham Dan State Board of Health P. R. Ritchie Dauphin Street S. E. Worcester Inferior Criminal Court Eugene Thames Thames County Board of Health

No Klan Evidence Ties Church Fire

Father R. J. Scutt told state fire marshal agents that there is no evidence linking the Ku Klux Klan to the burning of St. Peter and Paul Church in Naperville Illinois. He noted the Klan meeting ended just before the fire and denied reports of a planned anti Klans campaign.

Napervile, II Associated Press Ku Klux Klan St. Peter and Paul R. J. Scutt Illinois Father Schuette

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