Convict Shot

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The Atlanta Constitution
September 1, 1910

Convict Shot Dead Attempting Escape
J E Miller, a Sounty Carolinian, serving six months on the county
farm, made a break to escape with J R Crosby, another prisoner, this
afternoon, and was fatally shot by the guards, dying after being 
brought to the city.

Crosby made good his escape.

Miller had made several unsuccessful efforts to escape previously.
He was sentenced several weeks ago for stealing a suit of clothes
from a fellow lodger at the Salvation Army, where he was shopping.