Phillip Roundtree, AL, 1895 August 2

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ROUNDIRES, Phillips

"Hayneville, Ala,, 8-2-1895-Ph@llip Xoundtree was hung
here for the murder of his wife. ‘he crime was one of
the most atrocious in the history of the county. After
Bhooting his wife he then cut her to pieces with his _
knife. .His attonney worked hard for a commutation but

after giving a 30-day respite, the Governor declined to
intervene further,"

BIRMINGHAM DAILY NEWS, Birmingham, Ala,, 8-3-1895

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ROUNDTREE, Phillips

"Hayneville, Ala., 6-2-1895-Ph8llip Roundtree was hung
here for the murder of his wife, ‘he crime was one of
the most atrocious in the history of the county. After
Bhooting his wife he then cut her to pieces with his

knife. . His attonney worked hard for a commutation but

after giving a 30-day respite, the Governor declined to
intervene further."

BIRMINGHAM DAILY NEWS, Birmingham, 41a., 8-3-1895

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ROUNDIRES, Phillipe

“Hayneville, Ala., 8-2-1895-Phel lip Roundtree was hung
here for the murder of his wife. The crime was one of
the most atrocious in the history of the county. After
hooting his wife he then cut her to pieces with his
knife, - His attomey worked hard for a commtation but
after giving a 30-day respite, the Governor declined to
intervene further."

BIRMINGHAM DAILY NEWS, Birmingham, Ala,, 8-3-1895

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