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New Chief Justice Waite Faces New York Scrutiny
In New York the selection of Morrison R. Waite as Chief Justice draws mixed reactions among locals who prefer a more widely known national figure. The piece tours Blackwell's Island and its institutions, highlighting Tweed's confinement and the island's varied care facilities and notable staff.
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Lyme
Connecticut
Waite
Vanderbilt
Trust Company
New Mexico
King
Ature
Baline
GHG
Hong Kong
Shanghai
China
Scientific American
W.H. Munn & Co
Eran Nhagapee
Tada
Memphis
Vicksburg
Margaret Jan
Havana
United States
Scott
Anthony
Butler
Washington
Senate
Rochester
New York Assembly
Albany
Grant
Gov
Davis
Texas
Coke
Exective Department
Posanaster
Gov. Coke
Texaa
Parepa
Jeftist
San Francisco
Boston
Jem Huusband
Hamburgh
Aingreany
Congress
Blackwell's Island
Twest
New York
Morrison R. Waite
Ohio
Cushing
Pierrepont
Fiftieth Street
Wm. Marcy Tweed
Department of Charities and Correction
Hell Gate
Fort Maxsey
Bis
Ce Aetum
Thea
Heaven
Seattle
Boss Tweed
MM. Tweed
American Club
Tweed
A. E. McDonalds
Shether
Hall Park
Commissioners of Emigration
Europe
American Hastiendom
Birmingham
Heathenesse
New York World
McCux
Scarlet Lady
Stiner
Henry Clay
Livingstone
Onion
England