State Prison Population Increasing, Says Superintendent, June 25, 1925

Prison Population Shows Big Increase

Associated Press

Raleigh, June 23—The population of the state prison on June 22, 1925, was 1,387 prisoners, an increase of 658 prisoners within a period of four years. This announcement was made today by George Ross Pou, prison superintendent, in an official statement to the press.

The statement shows that during the month of May, 1925, a total of 64 prisoners were committed to the prison, while 21 were released, an increase during the month of 43. From June 1, 1925, to June 22, 1925, a total of 45 prisoners were received at the prison and 24 released. This shows an increase in the prison of 65 prisoners between May 1 and June 22.

From the front page of The Chatham Record, Pittsboro, N.C., Thursday, June 25, 1925

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