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SMITH, Otis D. i. bel G09
"Jacksonville, Flas, June 11, 1909-Otis D, Smith, a young
white man, was hanged af the county jail for the murder of
his sister, Cora Bell Smith, in this city several months
ago. Smith, on the gallows, protested innocence, He and
his sister came here a few years ago from Atlanta and work.
ed in various job printing offices, Smith declared the
death of his sister was due to a scuffle for a revolver
with which she attempted to kill him. Endeavors were made
to save Smith's life but the state pardoning board refused
to interfere, Smith is the first white man to be executed
in this county for more than thirty years. He requested te
be buried by the side of his sister and the wish was
granted." BIRMINGHAM NEWS, Biham, Ala., 6-11-1909.
Appealed and affirmed 8 SOUTHERN 74h _
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SMITH, Otis D. CT 1eo 7.
"Jacksonville, Flae, June 11, 1909-Otis D, Smith, a young
white man, was hanged af the county jail for the murder of
his sister, Cora Bell Smith, in this city several months
ago. Smith, on the gallows, protested innocence, He and
his sister came here a few years ago from Atlanta and work
ed in various job printing offices. Smith declared the
death of his sister was due to a scuffle for a revolver
whith which she attempted to kill him, Endeavors were made
to save Smith's life but the state pardoning board refused
to interfere, Smith is the first white man to be executed
in this county for more than thirty years. He requested t¢
be buried by the side of his sister and the wish was
granted." BIRMINGHAM NEWS, Biham, Alas, 6-11-1909.
Appealed and affirmed 8 SOUTBERN 7h _
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SMITH, Otis D. O-U-l409
"Jacksonville, Fla,, June 11, 1909-Otis D, Smith,
with which she attempted to kill him,
to save Smith's life but the state pardoning boar:
to interfere, Smith is the first white man to be executed
in this county for more than thirty years,
be buried by the side Ea Jee Sister and the ciaiere
granted." BIRMINGHAM NEWS, Bihan, Ala,, 6-11-1909.
Appealed and affirmed ib Sour ER "thls
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