Prison reform society report from the eighteenth century
The Philatelphia Sogoty document details Governor Curtin's inspection of jails and poor houses, praising prison reform efforts. It notes better buildings and treatment in counties, with room for further improvement and continued work by the Society led by James J. Barclay with secretaries John J. Lyttle and Edward Townsend.
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Philatelphia
Ummer
Curtin
James J. Barclay
Sengwa
John J. Lyttle
Edward Townsend
Revenue report cites 116,50 672 dollars total from all sources
Commissioners of Internal Revenue discuss total receipts of 116,50 672 dollars with Pennsylvania paying 1,901,845 and New York about half that, noting taxes on whisky and other goods will raise substantial sums next year. Leonard Scott & Co criticized for high prices and foreign periodicals.
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New York
Accident near Enon Valleys ends life of young man
A gun misfire during bayonet practice while with Captain Cuthbertson’s party wounded Pennyson in the breast. The two young men were cousins, and the accident is described as a sad, unforeseen event in the ongoing patrol.
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Cspt
Cuthbertson
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Han Af Li
Banivel
Julia
Wilson
Beaver
Nized
Hallie
Conatang
Jesus
Spear of Heaven
Elysian
Destruction From Savannah Fire and Pa Legislature Action
A Savannah blaze destroyed about one hundred buildings and killed twenty people with four wounded. Among ruins shells stored exploded, sustaining bombardment for hours and triggering alarm. Unclear if fire was accidental or rebel attack. prevailing belief supports the latter. In Pennsylvania the Legislature passed a bill forcing coal directors to organize by January and granting a majority power to expel members missing three meetings.
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Treasury Department
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Congress
United States
Department
Washington
First National
Bank of Pittsburgh
Third National
Bank of ‘Pittsburgh
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