Four Alcatraz Officials Say Cretzer Shot Them
Four top Alcatraz officials signed statements from Marine Hospital in San Francisco claiming Joseph Paul Cretzer shot them in cold blood during the prison revolt. Deputy Warden William A. Miller Captain Trenry Wedahold Lieutenant Joseph Simpson and Cecil C. Corwin were wounded with Simpson hit multiple times in the stomach. Cretzer, already jailed for murdering a U S marshal at Tacoma, Washington, allegedly opened fire without giving his captors a chance.
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Marine Hospital
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Wedahold
Joseph Simpson
Cecil C. Corwin
Cretzer
Tacoma
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Cretyer
Antiphlogistine Poultice Relieves Chest Cold Symptoms
A damaged notice describes using a moist heat antiphlogistine poultice to ease chest cold coughs bronchial irritation and sore throat. The remedy promises quicker relief, reduces chest discomfort and feverish feelings, and suggests tubs or cans at the drugstore for home use.
Spectators See Riot At Alactraa Bay
Crowds gathered along San Francisco bay to witness riot activity tied to an Iprisan demonstration. Guards deployed smoke bombs lighting the night while motorists blocked roads nearby. Pedro Calamace was found dead at his home after an evening incident. Justice of the Peace Frank Vaughan leads the investigation.
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Srony
Pedro Calamace
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Stanley Road
Justice of the Peace
Frank Vaughan
Only 2 Ever Escaped Rock
In San Francisco Mays report on Alcatraz escapes notes perhaps only two men Tol Cole and Ralph Ray may have successfully fled the island. They vanished on December 16 and were last traced to the water, with no confirmed mainland arrival. Reports place them at various locations as the search continues.
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INSI
Alcatraz
Tol Cole
Ralph Ray
Ollahoima
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Tilekast
Johnston, Alcatraz Warden, Retires After Decades in Penology
James A. Johnston, 72, longtime federal penitentiary warden at Alcatraz, began his career in 2012 as warden of Folsom and later led San Quentin. Whispers say his tenure spans 12 years. The article notes his status as a top penology authority and mentions unrelated classified ad lines.
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INS
James A. Johnston
Scauoll Sayin
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Johnston
California
Folsom
San Quentin
Slain Alcatraz Guard Harold Stites Remembered as Hero
Harold B. Stites, a guard killed in the Alcatraz riot, had previously thwarted a 1998 escape. He halted three convicts at the Rock, killing Thomas Limerick and wounding Rufus Franklin before Luvens surrendered. Cline’s death and Franklin’s injury followed during the initial exchange. Stites is survived by his widow.
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Harold B. Stites
Alcatraz
Stites
Uscape
Royal C. Cline
Thomas Limerick
Rufus Franklin
James C. Luvens
Franklin
Lucas
Cline
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Fifty Children Stranded After Alcatraz Trip Fire
About 50 children from families employed on the Teek were stranded in San Francisco last night, lodged at the S.M.CA hotel after a fire broke out aboard their ship. The children, who had been sharing a day at school and visiting the city, did not return when the fire started.
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Alcatrar
San Fegrilse
S.m.ca
Looking for a Home See Small Investment Selection in Ad
Real estate ad highlights a small investment with a large to largest selection. Classified notice promotes a light placement in the Fourward history of Classification 20. Dial Ads and F-12331 featured today.
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