The State will not ask for a verdict of first degree murder in the case against H. J. Neely and Harold Grady, young white man held in connection with the death of Dossie P. Traylor in an automobile accident several weeks ago, but will ask “second degree or manslaughter as the evidence may show or the jury find. Statement to this effect (line obscured) case was called at 2 o’clock in the afternoon.
The case against Milford Price, charged with the murder of Senas Howard, was set for Wednesday September 1, and a special jury venire of 50 men was ordered drawn and to be present in court Wednesday. The setting of the Price case for Wednesday indicates that today is expected to end the Neely-Grady case.
Sheriff Grant was the only witness who had testified when court adjourned at 5:30 in the afternoon. More than two hours were spent in selecting a jury for the case, and 32 men were called before 12 acceptable jurors were selected.
The following were finally named: T.A. Davis, F.E. Hales, W.F. Pender, T. L. Hines, C.L. Spivey, B.H. Lewis, John R. Best, Atlas Williams, F.G. Balance, George L. Hooks, G.F. Pearsall, and H.B. Aycock.
Appearing for Harold Grady in the case are attorneys: Hugh Dortch, J.J. Hatch, and Judge W.S.O.B. Robinson. Appearing for H.J. Neely are Col. George K. Freeman and W.A. Dees. M.B. Loftin is aiding (line obscured) case for the state.
Other Cases
A nol pros with leave was taken in the charge of seduction against Bill Lee.
John Sasser, stock running at large, judgment suspended on payment of costs.
A.C. Price, false pretense, continued until November term.
E.P. West, larceny and receiving, continued until November term.
Carl Smith, seduction, no pros with leave.
Frank Grantham, larceny and operating while drunk, continued until November term.
H.L. Miller, nol pros with leave. [charge not listed]
David Smith was arraigned in court on a charge of murder, but a date for this trial was not set.
From the front page of the Goldsboro News, Tuesday morning, Aug 31, 1926
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