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February 20, 1834
Virginia Free Press
Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
James Bruce, accused of stealing money from the Milton Post Office, was apprehended and attempted suicide by falling from a tall building while in custody. He received medical aid, recovered, and awaits trial at the next U.S. District Court session in Raleigh.
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James Bruce, the young man accused of taking money from the mail of the Milton Post Office in this State, has been apprehended. The Milton Spectator says, that while in custody, he endeavored to destroy himself by falling from the crest of a tall building to the ground. He eluded the vigilance of his keepers so as to get on the roof, and by means of a ladder, ascended to the highest point. Medical assistance was promptly afforded, and he is now well nigh over the hurt, awaiting in prison the next session of the U States District Court, to be held in this city.
Raleigh Star.
Raleigh Star.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
Legal Or Court
What keywords are associated?
Mail Theft
James Bruce
Suicide Attempt
Milton Post Office
District Court
What entities or persons were involved?
James Bruce
Where did it happen?
Milton
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Milton
Key Persons
James Bruce
Outcome
attempted suicide by falling from tall building; received medical assistance and is recovering; awaits trial in prison.
Event Details
James Bruce accused of taking money from Milton Post Office mail; apprehended; while in custody, eluded keepers, climbed to roof highest point using ladder, fell attempting to destroy himself; medical aid provided.