State Prison Horrors Exposed Under Warden Chamberlain
A detailed exposé alleges brutal treatment at Massachusetts state prison under Warden Samuel K E Chamberlain. Cases include De Laskey forced to wear a 20 pound ball and chain for six months, the notorious lower arch torture chamber, alleged weaponized punishments, and irregularities in prison stores and sleigh purchases. The piece calls for removal and a formal investigation into abuses and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law
Common Humanity
Samuel KE. Chamberlaine
Massachusetts
Prion
Chamberlain
de Laskey
Mr. Chamberlain
Charlestown
Mao
Alrigut
Taunton
Llen
Sumue K E. Chamberlain
Cambridge
Shen Malek
Vehey
Patrick Hayes
Massachuset
Finance and Commerce Market Review Summary
In a volatile week, money market liquidity remained ample with low rates. U S bonds drew heavy demand, Bankers and brokers anticipated sizable foreign absorption of 4 percent bonds, and New York funds moved higher. Stock activity revived with favorites rising. seat bids for the NYSE reached a record. Bond and savings bank prices fluctuated, with mixed performance across railroads and mining notes amid a broad market rally.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Boston
United States
U.S
Oadobad
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Indianapolis, Cincinnati & Lafayette
Cincinnati & Indiana Railroad Companies
Lafayette
Cincinnati
George Hoadly
Henry Bates
Indianapolis
George I. Kliss
New York City
Indiana
Ohio
Mouls
Elo
Axe
California
San Francisco
Sree 4A Corporation
Glangow Bank
Deposi Ors
Stock Exchange
Virginia City
Nevada
Coll. Dean
Bullion Club of
Union Consolidated
Sierra Nevada
Call
Dean
Bodie
Consolidated Virginia
Ophir
Utan
Sterra Nevada
Mariposa
Sierra Nevataore
North Ood
Oli
Ated
Virginia
Union Con
Joint Union
Ophi
Winze No. 1
Winte No
Winze No. 3
Best & Belcher
Obiston
Andes
South Winze
Gould
Curry
Corry Winze
Savage
HALE
Norcrouss
JDLIA
Lady Bryan
Imperial
Icc
Overman
Bulcher
Crown Point
New York Weekly Review
Chicago, St. Paul & Minneapolis
Canton
Burlington
Cedar Raplis
Iron Mountain
Lake Shore & Northwest
Kansas City
Hannibal & St. Joe
Granger
Manila
Rio Grande
Sierra Leone
Ine
Gambia
Brighton
New England
Calcutta
Buenos Ayres
Bengal
India
Soneheet
England
Rockland
Wilmington
Western
Heston
Houston
Maine Central
Jacksons
Davis
City and Western
Carolina
Asd
Louisiana
Rangoon
Bond
Saltpetre
Sicily
Boston Market May 10 1879 Business Summary
Boston Market reports a generally encouraging business outlook with large scale movements in merchandise and produce. Coffee, coal, butter, cheese, eggs, flour, cotton, and dried goods show varied activity. quotes include apples, beans, butter, corn, oats, rye, and sugar along with ship and freight data. Cattle, hogs, wool, and naval stores show steady demand and price movements at regional markets.
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New York
Vermont
Choice
Western—Creameries
Choice Dairy
Cannes
Nova Scotia
Pennsylvania
Westmoreland
Cumberland
Java
Modia
Maracaibo
Ific
Rio
Koltsand
Pechenkee
Lée
Uplands
Gambier
St. Domingo
Lima
Prince Waoward Island
Western Bank
Georges
Aiporta
Hake
Haddock
Labrador
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Choice Bakers
Omo
Micollan
Indiana
Donois
St. Louis
California
Australia
Melbourne
Alay
Adelaide
Liverpool
London
Philadelphia
Bloe
Baltimore
Sault
Valencia
Sultana
Lolec
Citron
Southern Bakers and Family
Southern
Western
Wales
New Western Creamery
Chicago
Milwaukee
Sia
Hove
Cean
Cork
Antwerp
Bremen
Piraeus
Lieutenant-Governor Long Visits Pomeroy in Solitary
A Boston citizen forwarded The Globe account of Lieutenant-Governor John D. Long visiting Jesse Pomeroy in a Concord prison cell. Long spoke with Pomeroy through the door, noting his fifteen days in solitary for attempting to regain liberty. The piece argues against death or continued solitary punishment, describing solitary as bare, darkened, with bread and water, and urges humane treatment despite Pomeroy’s crime.
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Simost
Concord
Charlestown
Long
Jesse Pomeroy
Boston
The
Globe
State Prison
Mass
John D. Long
Pomeroy
Mr. Long
Stimulate the Sluggish Kidneys With Bitters
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is described as stimulating the kidneys and bladder when inactive. It purports to reopen a sluice for impurities, aiding their exit via urination. The text claims benefits to kidneys and bladder, and notes correction of stomach bowels and liver disorders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostetter
De Pierces Prescription Promises Health for Ladies
A Victorian advertisement claims hundreds of thousands spent by women on artificial remedies for a wan appearance. It touts De Pierces favorite prescription to correct weaknesses from dyspepsia and liver issues, aiding digestion and regularity with Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Purgative Pellets, promising natural bloom and form.
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de Pierce
Pta Lao
Ivory Town
Ow England
Market reports from Watertown and Gloucester May 6 1979
The Watertown market lists cattle 481 head, sheep and lambs 3306, swine 6440 with varied beef prices and notes ongoing spring demand. Gloucester weekly arrivals include Georges Cod and Halibut, with prices steady overall though Georges Cod down slightly. other species include Hake, Mackerel, Haddock and various fish products with current per unit quotes.
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Brighton
Boston
Gloucester
Georges
Graud Banks
Georges Cod
Grand Bank
New Western Bank
Cresh
Haddock
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Yersine
Massachusette
Gwarden
Massachusets
Ture Chamber
Finance and Commerce
Boston Money and Stocks
Review OF the Week
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United States Bonds
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Blackstone
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Commerce
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Leahyebster
State
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Faveuil Mall
Hide & Leather
Washington
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Old Boston
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Canada
Route Boston Horse
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TD Earecrenenee Ubtg
Nce
Esse
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Todiana
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Sesecessecsos
Forcbasing Committee
Indianapolis, Cincinnati and
Lafayette Railroad
Mess
CC. D. Head
T. H. Perkins
Woese
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International
Asceola
Quincy
Ridge
Sutro Tunnel
Boston Water Power
Brookline Land
Way'rley
Boston Land
Boston Land Company
James Alexander
Alexander
Commonwelth Insurance Ie
Boston Belting Company
McKay Metallic Fastening Company
McKay Sewing Machine Association
Douglas Axe Comany
Quivey
Salem Lead Company
Boston Sunvar Refiney Company
Chicago Rolling Mill
Waller
Bonanza
Flowery
Caledonia
Brokers’ Board
K. D. Banca
First Board
Finst Call
Boston Water Power Go
Brookline Land Co
Osis
St.Jos
Connell Bluffs
Hartford & Erie Railroad
New York & New
Union Pacific Railroad
Ak Sautece
Rairoad
Santa
Pueblo & Arkanas Val
Texas Ri
St Louie
St Louis
Bes
Burl
ALS
Cin
San, & Ciev
Seeree
Lake Cnamplain
Pullman Palace
Union Pacifc
Wees
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Oe Silver Mining Co
Eeees Pry
Denes
International Mining Company
100 Ridge Mining Company
Pe Silver Islet
Boston Market
Hio
Michigan
Maine
Syanee
Gloucester Fish Market
Kentucky
General Assembly
State of
Covington
Simons & Dickinson
State OF Kentucky
Henry County
Clay
Newcote
Snare
W. W. Turner
Deal
Williamson & CO
Broadway
New York Herald and Sun
Louisiana State Lottery Company
New Orleans
G. T. Beauregard
J. A. Early
T. Beauregard
J.A. Early
Var
M. A. Dauphin
Shissoo
Py Hergige & Co” Bankers
Star Printing Co
Boston Wheat Ferd Company
Friend
Sudbury St
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