Walton Tragedy Witness Describes Suspect Features
Miss Florence Davidson identified the Walton shooting suspect as a black man with a mustache and visible white eyes, wearing a soft hat and long unbuttoned coat, carrying a short gun. The coroner ordered a hospital examination as part of a non trial inquiry into Neil Walton’s death, while cross examination yielded limited details and procedural tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bors
Davidson
Walton
Sun Parlor
Burton
Holden
Neil Walton
Chas. T. Nesbitt
County of New Hanover
Wilmington
R. Harlee Bellamy
Fred M. Rivenbark
Oscar Johnson
Letter to editor defends negroes in Walton murder case
A Wilmington correspondent criticizes efforts to implicate a Black convict in the murder of Neal Walton. He argues the crime was committed by a rival and urges authorities not to be diverted by a racial trail, noting the convict’s detention at the stockade and lack of access to a shotgun.
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Wilmington
N. C
Neal Walton
Walton
J. B. Hewlett
Miss Davidson
Rivenbark
Johnston
Couny Gratis
N. J. Williams
George C. Jackson
Chief Williams
Oscar Johnston
Trusty
Harlee Bellamy
Bellamy
Jackson
Shepherd
Pointblank
Williams
Rheuma Claim Promises Quick Relief for Pain
A cure labeled Rheuma is advertised as rapidly relieving rheumatic pain with a daily half teaspoon dose. The ad promises mild, effective results and a money back guarantee if symptoms persist, selling through R. R. Bellamy and other druggists for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Bellamy
Supreme Court weighs Louisville race zoning ordinance
The Supreme Court heard arguments on the constitutionality of Louisville Kentucky race based residence zones for whites and blacks. City officials and civil rights groups debated whether the ordinance reduces friction and stabilizes property values or discriminates based on race. A photo booklet of Louisville black residence areas was shown in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
Louisville
Atlanta
Richmond
Baltimore
St. Louis
French Sailors Parade Through Norfolk in Patriotic Demonstration
French naval sailors joined a Norfolk parade this afternoon under bright skies. They marched along city streets amid cheering crowds in a display of Allied solidarity during the wartime rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Norfolk
Antidotes For Bodily Poison
An medical column promoting kidney and bladder cleansing and remedies for auto intoxication. It urges hot water on waking, a vegetal laxative Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets, ample water intake, and Anuric to reduce uric acid. It claims effectiveness for kidney trouble, rheumatism, gout, and related ailments, with Dr. Pierce cited as origin.
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L. H. Smith
M. D
New Series Launch Event and Wash Powder Sale
Watch for the City and Suburban Building Association May 5 event with Mil to n Calder as president and W A McGirt as secretary at the Masonic Temple. Also save on Borax Soap and Wash Powder in a 25 cent offer from Atkinson and Watters.
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Wilmington
Co-operative Building and Loan Association
Wright
Grand Ma
Jersey
Eagle Milk
Arbuckles
Autocrat
Louisianne
Caraja
White House
A. Renik
Fifth
Nixon
City and Suburban Building Association
Milton Calder
W. A. McGirt
Masonic Temple
Atkinson & Watters
Care Dispatch Office
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Federal Supreme Court
Messenger Service
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Postal Telegraph
L. W. Moore
Sec’y
Princess
Winesap
California
Bear Produce and Merchandise Co
Market Street
Porto Rico
Farris
Life
Farris’ Bakery
South Fifth Avenue
Shands Grocery
Foltz & Kendrick
J. T. Gordon
Harriss Typewriting & Advt. Co
ARMY
NAVY
Southern Building
Boylan & Hancock
L. Mazer
S. 5Th Street
Philadelphia
Remington
Monarch
Smith Premier
Remington Junior
Remington Typewriter Company
Princess Street
Phone
Sterling Furniture Co
South Front Street
E. H. Sneid
Gordon's
Ivor Johnson
Queen City Cycle Co
Singer
Charles Finkelstein
R. B. Moore
3Rd
Castle
Theo. H. Tecklenburg
Charleston
D. C
H. J. McGartney
Front St
North Fourth Street
B. F. Keith
Currie
SILK
Iysane
Kee
DR. Vineberg
New Hanover
Brunswick
P. Fender
Duplin
Bladen
Columbus
Onslow
Mington
the Peoples Savings Bank
Front
Princess Streets
J. P. Herring
New Hanover County
Brunswickk
Pender Counties
Murghison National
THE
NEW York Life
L. Dickinson
Princess Building
W.B. Cooper &Co
Wilmington, N. C
W. B. Thorpe & CO
Water and Ann Streets
Cape Fear
Miss
Sam
C. W. Yates
American Bank
Thos. E. Cooper
V.president and Trust Offic
Chas. E. Bethea
E. Fred Banck
Robert L. Henley
Payne Dr
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