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John Keith (Morgantown antiwar demonstration, 1933)

Full name:John Keith
Era:1930s
State:West Virginia
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Biography

John Keith was arrested while speaking at the August 1, 1933 antiwar demonstration in Morgantown. A delegation elected at the demonstration marched to police headquarters and won his release, according to the annual review. The source does not establish the exact physical release day, jail admission or full time held. The event-qualified record is separate from Civil War civilian J. J. Keith. Source: https://www.marxists.org/history/usa/pubs/labordefender/1934/v10n02-feb-1934-lab-def.pdf#page=5

Case

Charges: Arrest for speaking at the Morgantown antiwar demonstration; statutory count unspecified.
Arrested: Aug 1, 1933
Sentence: Released following a delegation to police headquarters; exact discharge day and duration unknown.