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Domestic News
February 17, 1892
Evening Capital Journal
Salem, Marion County, Oregon
What is this article about?
Olympia, Washington report corrects claim that train robber John Milburn was pardoned by Governor Ferry; he served a one-year sentence from September 21, 1890, but was released early on July 21, 1891, due to good behavior under the 1888 commutation act.
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Was Not Pardoned.
OLYMPIA, Wash., Feb. 17.—The statement sent out from North Yakima that John Milburn, the train robber, who is again in trouble, was pardoned by Governor Ferry, is not correct. Milburn was sentenced to a term of one year from September 21, 1890. Under the provisions of the commutation act, approved February 2, 1888, the sentences of convicts are shortened for good behavior, the time deducted from the first year of a term being two months. Milburn has behaved himself well in prison, and according to the records of the penitentiary, he was liberated in pursuance of the law July 21, 1891, ten months after his term began.
OLYMPIA, Wash., Feb. 17.—The statement sent out from North Yakima that John Milburn, the train robber, who is again in trouble, was pardoned by Governor Ferry, is not correct. Milburn was sentenced to a term of one year from September 21, 1890. Under the provisions of the commutation act, approved February 2, 1888, the sentences of convicts are shortened for good behavior, the time deducted from the first year of a term being two months. Milburn has behaved himself well in prison, and according to the records of the penitentiary, he was liberated in pursuance of the law July 21, 1891, ten months after his term began.
What sub-type of article is it?
Legal Or Court
Crime
What keywords are associated?
John Milburn
Train Robber
Pardon Correction
Commutation Act
Washington Prison
What entities or persons were involved?
John Milburn
Governor Ferry
Where did it happen?
Olympia, Wash.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Olympia, Wash.
Event Date
Feb. 17
Key Persons
John Milburn
Governor Ferry
Outcome
liberated july 21, 1891, after ten months due to good behavior under commutation act, not pardoned.
Event Details
Correction of incorrect statement from North Yakima claiming pardon; sentenced to one year from September 21, 1890, for train robbery; released early per 1888 commutation act provisions deducting two months for good behavior.