Desertion at Fort Sidney alarms authorities
Private Willis of E company deserts while guarding two prisoners at Fort Sidney. The convicts Reardon Schulz and Willis reportedly escaped together, with actors and locations traced to Sidney town and nearby rails. Officials search roads and trains as military units relocate and discipline actions unfold.
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