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Domestic News
May 9, 1877
The Newberry Herald
Newberry, Newberry County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
Three colored prisoners escaped from Newberry jail on the evening of the 2nd by cutting through a cell and jumping out a window; Joe Sheppard was recaptured by the Deputy Sheriff on Wednesday.
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ESCAPED JAIL.—Three prisoners escaped from the jail the evening of the 2nd, about 8 o'clock. Their names are Burrell Davenport—committed by a Trial Justice under charge of cow-stealing—Joe Sheppard, charged with stealing a mule, and—Williams who had threatened to maul his father-in-law, and was committed for default of a bond to keep the peace—all colored. The Jailor's account is that they cut through the cell, came down stairs and jumped out a window. It is rather remarkable that the Newberry jail, one of the best in the State, cannot hold its prisoners. There is fault somewhere. The Deputy Sheriff caught Joe Sheppard Wednesday.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Jail Escape
Newberry Jail
Prisoners
Recapture
Cow Stealing
Mule Stealing
What entities or persons were involved?
Burrell Davenport
Joe Sheppard
Williams
Deputy Sheriff
Where did it happen?
Newberry
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Newberry
Event Date
Evening Of The 2nd
Key Persons
Burrell Davenport
Joe Sheppard
Williams
Deputy Sheriff
Outcome
joe sheppard caught wednesday; others at large
Event Details
Three prisoners cut through the cell, came down stairs, and jumped out a window around 8 o'clock. Burrell Davenport charged with cow-stealing, Joe Sheppard with stealing a mule, Williams with threatening his father-in-law and defaulting on bond; all colored.