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Desperate Escape Attempt By Fort Snelling Prisoners
Minneapolis June 28. Military prisoners at Fort Snelling made a desperate escape attempt last night. While Private Esmond stood guard he was kicked, a prisoner seized his rifle, struck him unconscious, and the group fled. Gunfire followed with reports of several shots. at least one man is believed seriously wounded as the search continues with Private McGough still at large.
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