Florida prison escapes trigger probe into penal methods
Jacksonville Florida reports a rising number of escapes from state road camps Raiford and other facilities prompting a quiet intensive investigation by official and private sources. The probe aims at reforming Florida's prison system as escapes occur daily though most prisoners are recaptured. a few vanish with no trace. The recent escape of Joe Tracy a notorious killer robber focused attention on the system.
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Florida
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Joe Tracy
Woman Con Quers Fears In Lydia Pinkham Ad
A Minnesota reader praises Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound after fearing housebreak-ins and locking doors at day. She credits the system with improving health and domestic life after reading a similar testimony in a pamphlet.
Escape of Prisoner Tracy Shocks Florida System
Tracy, sentenced to life for killing a Black driver, escaped Raiford Prison under guards and his attorney. He evaded capture across central Florida, prompting dismissals and investigations into guard competency and prison conditions. Governor Martin called Raiford hopelessly out of date and blamed the morale and outdated walls for escapes.
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Raiford Penitentiary
Florida
State Service
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Tampa Times
John Martin
the Times
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Martin
Irene Gansill Crowned New York State Spelling Champion
Irene Gansill of Liberty Sullivan County wins the New York State spelling championship at the State Fair. She correctly spelled more than 1 000 words with one error on deferential earning 60 dollars. The event concludes after 54 contestants bowed out.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Irene Gansill
Liberty
Sullivan County
New York
Irene
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