Henry Simmons, Suspect in Kiling of Policeman, Shot and Killed, June 9, 1923

Body Riddled With Bullets Found to be That of Negro. . . Alleged Slayer of Policeman J.H. Smith Hanged to a Tree. . . Smith Native of Staunton, Va.

Palm Beach, Fla., June 7 (AP)—The body of Henry Simmons, a negro, riddled with bullets, was found hanging to a tree on Palm Beach Island. The negro was suspected of having shot and killed policeman J.H. Smith, native of Staunton, Va., Sunday morning.

A coroner’s jury said the negro came to his death at the hands of parties to them unknown. The body of Smith will be shipped to Staunton for burial.

From the front page of the Tri-City Daily Gazette, Leaksville, N.C., June 9, 1923. (AP) means this story was sent to member newspapers by the Associated Press.