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October 14, 1902
The Huntington Advertiser
Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
John Forbush and William Early, two young Huntington men who enlisted in the US Navy, deserted after claiming brutal treatment during their short service. They returned home without leave, were arrested yesterday on desertion charges, and are held pending federal custody, likely facing prison time.
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DESERTED
FROM NAVY
HUNTINGTON YOUNG MEN CLAIM
TO HAVE BEEN TREATED
WITH BRUTALITY.
John Forbush and William Early,
two young men who enlisted in the
United States navy at this point some
time ago, a few days ago returned to
Huntington without the leave of the
naval authorities and they were yesterday
arrested and placed in jail on a
charge of desertion. They are now being
held here while the United States
authorities are notified of the capture
and prepare to take the young men in
custody.
Forbush and Early claim that they
were treated with great brutality during
their short term of service in the
navy, and they were unable to stand it.
Consequently they deserted and returned
home. It is likely now that the
young men will have to spend some
time in a Federal prison.
FROM NAVY
HUNTINGTON YOUNG MEN CLAIM
TO HAVE BEEN TREATED
WITH BRUTALITY.
John Forbush and William Early,
two young men who enlisted in the
United States navy at this point some
time ago, a few days ago returned to
Huntington without the leave of the
naval authorities and they were yesterday
arrested and placed in jail on a
charge of desertion. They are now being
held here while the United States
authorities are notified of the capture
and prepare to take the young men in
custody.
Forbush and Early claim that they
were treated with great brutality during
their short term of service in the
navy, and they were unable to stand it.
Consequently they deserted and returned
home. It is likely now that the
young men will have to spend some
time in a Federal prison.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Navy Desertion
Brutality Treatment
Arrest
Federal Custody
Huntington Men
What entities or persons were involved?
John Forbush
William Early
Where did it happen?
Huntington
Story Details
Key Persons
John Forbush
William Early
Location
Huntington
Story Details
John Forbush and William Early enlisted in the US Navy in Huntington, endured brutal treatment during short service, deserted and returned home without leave, arrested yesterday for desertion, held for federal authorities, likely to face prison.