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Reformatory Prison Bill Moves Through Legislature
The Legislature discusses Felton's reform bill and a plan for a state reformatory prison. Proposals include youthful male and female inmates, a five trustee board, farm ownership, a superintendent salary of 1600, and religious instruction with moral reform as core aims. Funding of up to 30000 dollars is sought plus farm administration and periodic reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Turner
T. C. Crenshaw
Troup
Clay
Cobb
Western and Atlantic Railroad
Calvin
Richmond
Henderson
Whitfield
State University
Felton
Filton
Senate
Cleveland
P. W. Alexander
J. M. Terrell
Arnhein
J. W.thayer
Governors
Bartlett
Bibb
Chatham
Nore