THE NEGRO SCANDAL.
THE SENSATION IN AMERICA. MURDER TRIAL OPENS. By Telegraph.—Press Assn—Copyright. Received April 6, 8.20 p.m. New York, April 5. The Williams trial on the peonage charges opened at Covington, Georgia, with a heavily armed guard searching all persons entering the court room for weapons for -fear of a possible demonstration either by whites or blacks. The State Attorney feared an attack upon negro witnesses. Williams maintained his customary silence. The prosecution summoned more than a dozen witnesses, who are expected to support Manning’s testimony. The choice of the jury was considered the first victory for Williams, since it as composed of seven rich planters and five other white business men.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-
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Taranaki Daily News, 7 April 1921, Page 5
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115THE NEGRO SCANDAL. Taranaki Daily News, 7 April 1921, Page 5
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