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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Key, Bell to State Prison, Other Crime Reports in N. & O., Nov. 15, 1922

Convict Two Negroes for Killing Women

Sheriff H.L. Joyner of Northampton County yesterday brought two negroes to the State Prison, both of them having been convicted of killing negro women. Harry Key, one of the negroes, received 12 years, and Collin Bell, the other, six years.

From the Raleigh News & Observer, Nov. 15, 1922

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Storage Plant and Ice Factory Burned

Louisburg, Nov. 14—The ice factory of W.T. Person and the storage plant of J.A. Timberlake were destroyed by fire last night. Two Seaboard Air Line passenger cars, standing on the tracks near the two burned buildings, were also destroyed. The origin of the fire has not been determined. There are some circumstances which point to an incendiary origin. The losses are only partially covered by insurance.

From page 9 of the Raleigh News & Observer, Nov. 15, 1922

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Elmo-Sill Arrested After Disagreement

Following a difference of opinion at his home, 25 McKee street, Elmo Gill was arrested yesterday by Officer Honeycutt under a warrant charging him with he assault and battery of Jim and Oris Branch, 720 South Saunders street.

The principal witness against Elmo will be Elsie Nelson, who was found at his home in an intoxicated condition and against whom charges of drunkenness and immorality have been made. She was lodged in the city jail.

From page 9 of the Raleigh News & Observer, Nov. 15, 1922

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Davis Is Bound Over for Cutting Roberts

Durham, Nov. 14—Charlie Davis, charged with assaulting and seriously wounding Sharp Roberts, former Piedmont League baseball player, during an altercation which occurred while one of the Piedmont League post season series games was in progress, was given a hearing this morning in police court and was bound over to Superior Court. His bond was fixed at $1,000.

Roberts, who was stabbed twice, his heart and left lung being slashed, has recovered and appeared in court to testify.

From page 9 of the Raleigh News & Observer, Nov. 15, 1922

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