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October 28, 1943
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Roanoke Rapids, Halifax County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Governor Broughton declines to intervene in Willie Smith's conviction for murdering Warrenton merchant Vernon Powell; Smith, who robbed a jewelry store, faces execution in Central Prison gas chamber Friday.
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Robber Of City Store Will Die Friday Morning
Governor Broughton Wednesday declined to intervene in the case of Willie Smith, Negro man who was convicted by an all Halifax County Jury for the murder of Vernon Powell, Warrenton merchant, who is scheduled to die in the Central Prison gas chamber on Friday morning.
Smith, who had formerly confessed to the robbery of a city jewelry store in December, was convicted at the May term of superior court in Warren County by a jury composed of members from Halifax County, summoned because the Negro was well known in Warrenton. He recently lost an appeal to the State Supreme Court.
Governor Broughton Wednesday declined to intervene in the case of Willie Smith, Negro man who was convicted by an all Halifax County Jury for the murder of Vernon Powell, Warrenton merchant, who is scheduled to die in the Central Prison gas chamber on Friday morning.
Smith, who had formerly confessed to the robbery of a city jewelry store in December, was convicted at the May term of superior court in Warren County by a jury composed of members from Halifax County, summoned because the Negro was well known in Warrenton. He recently lost an appeal to the State Supreme Court.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Murder Conviction
Death Penalty
Gas Chamber
Robbery
Appeal Denied
What entities or persons were involved?
Willie Smith
Governor Broughton
Vernon Powell
Where did it happen?
Halifax County, Warren County, Warrenton, Central Prison
Story Details
Key Persons
Willie Smith
Governor Broughton
Vernon Powell
Location
Halifax County, Warren County, Warrenton, Central Prison
Event Date
Scheduled Friday Morning
Story Details
Willie Smith, convicted of murdering merchant Vernon Powell during a robbery, lost appeals and is set to die in the gas chamber; Governor Broughton declined intervention.