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June 27, 1911
The Caucasian
Shreveport, Caddo County, Louisiana
What is this article about?
During pipeline excavation on Douglas Island, a chained skeleton, likely of a Negro individual from 40 years ago, was unearthed 14 feet underground. The bones were well-preserved near old fence remnants, suggesting possible drowning or escape attempt.
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GRUESOME FIND
A Skeleton Disinterred on Douglas Island 14 Feet Underground.
In excavating a trench for the pipe line which is being extended across Douglas island, a skeleton was disinterred fourteen feet underground. The skull was brought to the sheriff's office today by Mr. Brown. The skull would indicate that the individual was a negro.
There was a chain fastened to the neck and to the ankle. The bones are in a good state of preservation.
Near the bones was a piece of fence. The various strata of earth show that from the piece of fence there has been a gradual filling until the present level of fourteen feet is reached. The individual may have been drowned, and perhaps he was a prisoner trying to escape. He may have stepped overboard from a steamboat. or he may have been lost. However, it is all a mystery of forty years ago, and may ever be a mystery.
A Skeleton Disinterred on Douglas Island 14 Feet Underground.
In excavating a trench for the pipe line which is being extended across Douglas island, a skeleton was disinterred fourteen feet underground. The skull was brought to the sheriff's office today by Mr. Brown. The skull would indicate that the individual was a negro.
There was a chain fastened to the neck and to the ankle. The bones are in a good state of preservation.
Near the bones was a piece of fence. The various strata of earth show that from the piece of fence there has been a gradual filling until the present level of fourteen feet is reached. The individual may have been drowned, and perhaps he was a prisoner trying to escape. He may have stepped overboard from a steamboat. or he may have been lost. However, it is all a mystery of forty years ago, and may ever be a mystery.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Mystery
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Fate Providence
What keywords are associated?
Skeleton Discovery
Chained Remains
Douglas Island
Drowned Prisoner
Historical Mystery
Excavation Find
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Brown
Where did it happen?
Douglas Island
Story Details
Key Persons
Mr. Brown
Location
Douglas Island
Event Date
Forty Years Ago
Story Details
A skeleton chained at neck and ankle was disinterred 14 feet underground during pipeline trench excavation on Douglas Island. The skull suggests a Negro individual, possibly a drowned prisoner escaping or lost overboard from a steamboat 40 years prior. Bones well-preserved near old fence, with earth layers indicating gradual filling.