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August 6, 1933
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Valaida Snow, former star of Leslie's Rhapsody in Black, arrested in Philadelphia for disorderly conduct, corrupting the morals of her ex-husband Annanias Berry Jr., and impairing his health. Berry Jr., a minor dancer, held for breaking contract with father A.J.W. Berry and refusing to return home.
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Valaida Again Has Taste of Police On New Charges
Valaida Snow, former star of Leslie's Rhapsody in Black, fell into the clutches of the law again Friday afternoon when it is reported she was arrested here, charged with disorderly conduct and corrupting the morals of her former young husband, Annanias Berry Jr., and with impairing the young dancer's health. Young Berry is also being held for breaking his working contract with his father, A.J.W. Berry, 81, manager who holds a contract on the Berry brothers until 1938 and for refusing to return to his home in New York, he being a minor and therefore coming under the protection of his parents.
Pleads With Husband
Since the Berry Brothers played Atlantic City, Annanias Berry, Jr., listening to the pleas of his former spouse who confessed upon the witness stand in Media, Pa., even a week ago that he had two husbands came to Philadelphia with Valaida, leaving Doris James, his teammate and father to return alone to New York. Valaida informed Annanias in Atlantic City that she was homeless, penniless and without a friend in the world.
Wants to Save Boy from the lure of the stage and will be exhibited to a who have a quarter to pay to see him. Perhaps he'll answer questions also.
Valaida Snow, former star of Leslie's Rhapsody in Black, fell into the clutches of the law again Friday afternoon when it is reported she was arrested here, charged with disorderly conduct and corrupting the morals of her former young husband, Annanias Berry Jr., and with impairing the young dancer's health. Young Berry is also being held for breaking his working contract with his father, A.J.W. Berry, 81, manager who holds a contract on the Berry brothers until 1938 and for refusing to return to his home in New York, he being a minor and therefore coming under the protection of his parents.
Pleads With Husband
Since the Berry Brothers played Atlantic City, Annanias Berry, Jr., listening to the pleas of his former spouse who confessed upon the witness stand in Media, Pa., even a week ago that he had two husbands came to Philadelphia with Valaida, leaving Doris James, his teammate and father to return alone to New York. Valaida informed Annanias in Atlantic City that she was homeless, penniless and without a friend in the world.
Wants to Save Boy from the lure of the stage and will be exhibited to a who have a quarter to pay to see him. Perhaps he'll answer questions also.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Family
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Valaida Snow
Arrest
Disorderly Conduct
Corrupting Morals
Berry Brothers
Dancer Contract
What entities or persons were involved?
Valaida Snow
Annanias Berry Jr.
A.J.W. Berry
Where did it happen?
Philadelphia
Story Details
Key Persons
Valaida Snow
Annanias Berry Jr.
A.J.W. Berry
Location
Philadelphia
Event Date
Friday Afternoon
Story Details
Valaida Snow arrested for disorderly conduct, corrupting morals of ex-husband Annanias Berry Jr., and impairing his health; Berry Jr. held for breaking contract and not returning home as minor.