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Negro Hanged at Greenwood for Murder of Paramour
Greenwood July 30. March Washington a negro about 30 was hanged for the July murder of his paramour. The execution was orderly with ministers present, a hymn, a Bible reading, and a prayer. Washington confessed during the execution and sang and prayed as the trap released at 11:47. Dr J B Owens pronounced him dead at noon. About 100 onlookers, mostly negroes, gathered outside the jail. His attorney had appealed after a five day trial and new trial was refused by the court.
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B. W. Boone
Washington
J. B. Owens
D. H. Magill
Court of General Sessions
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