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Escaped inmates Lee and Trout still at large amid pursuit
Report details the escape plan from the county jail on May 11 by Lee, Trout, and Wardlow. They overpowered Deputy Webb, seized revolvers, and fled into the countryside near Bates Hole and Rawlins. Wardlow, captured after three days, pleads guilty to forgery while noting Lee’s intent to head to South America. Sheriff Webb warns of a quick pursuit if Lee is found. Memorial day and local events noted alongside wedding notices and public exercises.
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Lee
Treat St
Les
Davis Cabin
Union Pacific
Bates Hole
Rawling
Wardlow
South America
Sherrif Webb
Lea
Noyyond Wardlow
Tribune
Webb
Wm. Wardlow
Troyt
Sharif
Trout
Tell
Wardlew Ag
Wool House
Tron
Tom McDonald
Wa. Wardlow