James Wilson, 22, Received 30 Years in Prison for Killing J.H. Fletcher, June 8, 1924

Given 30 Years

Gastonia, June 6—James Wilson, 22, who shot and killed J.H. Fletcher near here two weeks ago, will serve 30 years.

From page 2 of the New Bernian, Sunday, June 8, 1924

But on the editorial Page of the New Bernian:

30 Years for Murder

Gastonia, June 6—Jim Wilson, who confessed to killing J.H. Fletcher of Lowell two weeks ago, pleaded guilty to murder in the second degree in Gastonia superior court yesterday and was given the maximum sentence, 30 years in the state prison.