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Editorial
August 27, 1887
The Dickinson Press
Dickinson, Stark County, North Dakota
What is this article about?
The newspaper issues a sarcastic correction: guards J. F. Wallace and Malcolm McLeod did not escape from Bismarck penitentiary; two prisoners escaped while under their supervision.
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Full Text
The Press owes J. F. Wallace and Malcolm McLeod an apology for stating in the last issue that they had escaped from the Bismarck penitentiary. It was all a mistake; they have not escaped, as stated, but are still there serving as capable and trusted guards, and have no cause or desire to escape the punishment of a good round monthly salary being inflicted upon them by the territory. The item should have read: "Two prisoners under charge of J. F. Wallace and Malcolm McLeod escaped from the Bismarck penitentiary."
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Or Punishment
Satire
Press Freedom
What keywords are associated?
Prison Escape
Correction
Bismarck Penitentiary
Guards
Salary Punishment
What entities or persons were involved?
J. F. Wallace
Malcolm Mcleod
Bismarck Penitentiary
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Correction Of Mistaken Prison Escape Report
Stance / Tone
Sarcastic Correction
Key Figures
J. F. Wallace
Malcolm Mcleod
Bismarck Penitentiary
Key Arguments
The Press Misreported Wallace And Mcleod As Escapees
Wallace And Mcleod Are Guards At The Penitentiary
Two Prisoners Escaped Under Their Charge
They Receive A Good Salary As Punishment