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John Keever

Released
Era:1920s
State:North Carolina
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Biography

John Keever was arrested during Gastonia textile-strike picketing. The May 20 dispatch reports a conviction at the preceding Saturday’s hearing, indicating May 18, 1929, followed by an appeal and completed release on fifty-dollar bail. It does not establish the personal arrest or gate-release day or the full period detained. Source: https://www.marxists.org/history/usa/pubs/dailyworker/1929/1929-ny/v06-n063-NY-may-21-1929-DW-LOC.pdf#page=2

Case

Charges: Parading accusation during strike picketing.
Sentence: Fine imposed; appeal filed and actual $50 bail release reported. No exact personal discharge or total supplied. Source: https://www.marxists.org/history/usa/pubs/dailyworker/1929/1929-ny/v06-n063-NY-may-21-1929-DW-LOC.pdf#page=2
Convicted: Yes