Oxford, Dec. 27—The coroner’s inquest, further investigating the murder of Clyde Cannady on Christmas eve, after two hours examination of witnesses this evening adjourned until further notice from the coroner. The investigation was conducted by Coroner W.D. Bryan, assisted by Solicitor McLendon.
A number of witnesses were examined, with Edward Jenkins, aged 20, son of Alice Jenkins, material witness. He was with Cannady in coming from Franklinton until he reached his home a few hundred yards from where the murder was committed. No trace has been found of the negro, Shine, who was said to have been with Cannady when Jenkins left him. An immense crowd was present at the inquest. Jenkins was placed under $300 bond.
From page 2 of the Durham Morning Herald, Sunday, Dec. 28, 1924
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