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Domestic News
July 28, 1928
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
Seven convicts escaped from a Texas state farm near Sugarland on July 27, killing guard Henry Ward and wounding two deputies and two inmates during a shootout; they were hiding near the Brazos River.
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Convicts Hiding
After Escaping
By United Press Leased Wire
HOUSTON. Texas, July 28.-
Seven convicts who escaped from the
state farm near Sugarland last night
after killing Henry Ward, a guard,
were believed hiding today in heavy
underbrush near the Brazos river.
The convicts made their dash for
liberty in the face of heavy gunfire
with officers and camp guards.
Two deputy sheriffs and two
convicts were wounded in the firing.
Ward was shot down when he went
to the aid of a fellow guard, Jim
Jeeter, who had been disarmed by
the convicts.
After Escaping
By United Press Leased Wire
HOUSTON. Texas, July 28.-
Seven convicts who escaped from the
state farm near Sugarland last night
after killing Henry Ward, a guard,
were believed hiding today in heavy
underbrush near the Brazos river.
The convicts made their dash for
liberty in the face of heavy gunfire
with officers and camp guards.
Two deputy sheriffs and two
convicts were wounded in the firing.
Ward was shot down when he went
to the aid of a fellow guard, Jim
Jeeter, who had been disarmed by
the convicts.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Convicts Escape
Guard Killed
Sugarland State Farm
Brazos River Hiding
What entities or persons were involved?
Henry Ward
Jim Jeeter
Where did it happen?
Sugarland, Texas
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Sugarland, Texas
Event Date
Last Night
Key Persons
Henry Ward
Jim Jeeter
Outcome
henry ward killed; two deputy sheriffs and two convicts wounded
Event Details
Seven convicts escaped from the state farm near Sugarland after killing guard Henry Ward, who went to aid fellow guard Jim Jeeter after he was disarmed. They dashed for liberty amid heavy gunfire with officers and camp guards, and were believed hiding in heavy underbrush near the Brazos river.