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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Two Arrested, Suspected of Being Oscar Melvin, Nov., 22, 1922

Two Negroes Arrested for Shooting Officer

Wilson, Nov. 21—Two negroes have been arrested, suspected of being Oscar Melvin who shot Police Officer Jack W. Sykes to death on the morning of the 20th, one at Black Creek, who filled the description of Melvin—another is being held at Calypso, near Goldsboro. The reward has been increased to $1,300, so it is stated.

From page 2 of the Wilmington Morning Star, Nov. 22, 1922

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