Sunday, January 11, 2026

Vander Sedberry in Extremely Grave Condition After Taking Poison, Jan. 12, 1926

Young Man Attempts to Commit Suicide

High Point, Jan. 11 (AP)—Vander Sedberry, a young white man of this city, attempted to commit suicide by taking poison shortly before midnight last night. As soon as his plight was discovered he was rushed to a hospital, where his condition is reported as extremely grave.

The victim refused to give any reason for his act, stating to physicians and police that he had been in a lot of trouble lately. From page 3 of The Goldsboro News, Tuesday morning, January 12, 1926. “Goldsboro Is the Gate City of Eastern North Carolina”

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