Allen Brothers Executed After Prolonged Virginia Trial
Floyd Allen and his son Claude Swanson Allen were put to death in the Virginia State Penitentiary after a drawn out legal battle sparked by the Hillsville court murders. Governor Mann arrived to oversee proceedings as appeals stalled, and both men faced the chair within hours, while crowds gathered at the prison and undertaker’s rooms to view the bodies before burial in Southwest Virginia.
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Richmond
Floyd Allen
Virginia Mountains
Hillsville
State Penitentiary
Claude Swanson Allen
Mann
Virginia
Williams
Ellyson
Mahi
Philadelphia
Allen
Allens
Court of Justice
Claude Alien
Floyd
Claude Allen
Father
Hibbsville
Iti
Nameske
United States
Victor Allen
Flora
Richmomt
Thevie
Mecca
Claude
Boyle's
Duant
Carroll County
Kinanen
Southern Railway
Mt. Airy
N. C
Fancy Gao
Mount Airy Town Election Ordered May 5 1913
The Mount Airy North Carolina Board of Commissioners orders a municipal election for mayor two at large members and two ward commissioners to be held May 5 1913. Polling places designated Piedmont Warehouse and Reel House. Registrars and judges appointed for both wards with April registration from April 9 to April 26 1913. Notice to be posted in public places and in The Mount Airy News for thirty days.
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Board of Commissioners
Mount Airy
North Carolina
Mount Airy North Carolina
Mt. Airy
Piedmont Warehouse
Moore Street
Reel House
Main Street
J. M. Hill
G. C. Monday
J. BR. Patterson
W. T. Hennis
W. G. Sydnor
F. M. Poore
Sec
Treas
Land Sale Decree In Surry County Court
By decree of the Superior Court of Surry County R M Cox and W A Martin Administrators of C P Cox vs C V Boyden Comissioners are appointed to sell on April 18 1913 the N A Boyden home place Shoals township Yadkin River land about 650 acres bounded by the river W A Sullivan John Y Philips Hauser lands and adjoining properties half cash half credit with a stated water power feature sale to occur on the premises March W Folger attorney.
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Surry County
R. M. Cox
W. A. Martin Admuns
C. P. Cox
Va. C. V
Shoals Township
W. A. Sullivan
John Y. Philips
Hauser
N. A. Boyden
W. Folger
Floyd and Claud Allen end deadly Hillsville case confession
In a final statement from Virginia State Prison dated March 27 1913 Floyd Allen says he acted without premeditation when his father was shot and defends his innocence. He claims no plot existed and absolves others while apologizing for the death and asking forgiveness from his mother sweetheart and supporters.
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Floyd
Claud
Claude Allen
Irginia State Prison
Fairview Academy
Hillsville
Virginia
Business
Raleigh
N. Y
Dexter
Yever
Allens
Eadwardses
Floyd Allen's Final Statement From Richmond Penitentiary
Floyd Allen, writing from Richmond penitentiary on March 27, 1913, defends his past life and asserts injustice. He recalls early life in Carroll County Virginia, disputes Judge Jackson’s portrayal, and notes his Democratic alignment and support in elections. He claims innocence amid ongoing controversy and summarizes claimed political tensions with Green Edwards.
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Richmond Penitentiary
Coty
Virgenia
Carroll
Jerry Allen
Green Edwards
Judge Jackson
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Laude
Claud Allen
Hille Vile
Tally
Carter
Camnon
Dr. Young
God
Luther Lutherer
Danville
Che
Judge Massie
Sygate
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