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Convict labor in Iowa quarries urged as state reform
In a legislative frame, advocates argue using convicts to quarry magnesian limestone near Anamosa, Jones county, to supply state institutions and a new penitentiary. They cite profits from Columbus Ohio and Jones quarries, rail access, and a planned capstone building program, claiming substantial net savings for the state.
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Alan
Whylokelahle Wal
Alton
Joillet
Hlinvis
New York
Sing Sing
State of
Ohio
Columbus
Ohi
Mlinois
Ft. Madison
Jones County
J. M. Jamison
Jolliet
Illinois
Indiana Penitentiary
Wapsipinicon River
Anamo- Ba
Linn County
Dubuque
Clinton
Mississippi River
Senate
Town Crry
Iowa
Joux McKgran
Senate Chamber
Des Moinca
Deak
Anamosa
Jones Co Nty
Lows
State Capitol
Wapsipinicen
Laws
C. A. Wurtz
Cedar Rapids
Chicago and Forthwestern Railroad
Linn
Jones
Insane Asylum
Independence
King Solomon's Temple
Ivors
Newell
Parrall
State University of Iowa
Griffith