Penitentiary Law Reforms Put Prison Under State Control
The extra legislative session ended with a new act placing Joliet Penitentiary under state management by a three member commissioners board elected by the people. Warden, deputy, clerks, matron, steward, surgeon, chaplain, guards and finances will be under the board, replacing private lease terms. Washington analysis notes wheat acreage up ten to fifteen percent, with harvest outlook uncertain but likely strong, while rain and drought conditions vary by region. A separate report from Warren, June 26, details a murder in a nearby town. A 14 year old girl was found dead in the woods with signs of struggle and fatal injuries. Suspicion fell on a man named Stansbrough, who was arrested but claims innocence. The coroner’s jury points to him as the likely culprit. he remains imprisoned awaiting August trial amid public demand for justice.
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Joliet
Hfon
J. M. Bailey
Warren
Stevens
Iman
Stansbrough
Moraine
Brunner
Elston
Smallpool
Haye
Anil
Bébbe
Fouth
Stanbrough
Sen
Ida
Surratt
Adatris Express
Tool
Port Tobacco
Balélinore
Baltimore
Atzrodt
Booth
New York
Edwin Booth
Payne
Wood
Suratt
John
L’ord’s
Gontier’s
Harold
Cifelé
Johns
Surratt Trial details Booth materials and claims at Garrett house
A lengthy testimony recounts Booth items found at Booths possession including a carbine two revolvers a large bowie knife a diary and a field glass. Witnesses describe diaries leaf cuts and the diary’s condition when seized and reviewed by jurors. The trial covers the capture and death of Booth and related evidence from the Garrett place with testimonies on various articles and examinations by cross examination. Adjournment noted with visits by officials and remarks on Thompson and other linked testimony.
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Washington
J. M. Garrett
Booth
Harrold
Carolina Security
Harold
Carbin
Garrett
Canada Bank
Judiciary Committee
Ooth
Lieut Baker
Dr. Stewart
Saise Stewart
War Department
L. Sprague
Kirkwood House
Atzrodt
Luther B. Baker
Efe
Samuel J. Chester
New York
Pbs
Witness links Surratt to Lincoln assassination conspiracy
Washington June 7 testimony describes William R. Conger spotting a man resembling the prisoner near the depot after Lincoln's murder. Witnesses recount Surratt's links to Booth, Harold, Payne, and Mrs. Surratt, detailing visits, conversations, and plans at Surrattville and Baltimore. The day closes with officers showing bloodied evidence and naming Booth as Lincoln’s killer.
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Wm. R. Conger
Hej
Burlington Times
Bradley
Pierpont
Booth
St. Albans
Lawles
EW. Clermont
Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
10Th Street
Itarold
Atarodt
John W. Booth
Edward Lacies
St. Albans Vt
J. L. Weichman
Surratt
Harold
Surrait
Mudd
Bath
the National
Auession
Abs. Surratt
Charles County
John
Piscataway Church
oSurratt
Fourth of July Visit Spurs Talk of City Celebration
A local editorial laments the lack of Fourth of July plans in Freeport. It urges native citizens to host a proper commemoration to attract visitors, boost business, and enhance the town’s reputation. It notes German neighbors will celebrate and calls for a future, full observance led by all residents.
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Freeport
Surratt Trial Reminiscence of April 1865 Conduct
Witness described Mrs Surratt's lively mood to April 1 in Surrattsville and passage of a buggy with a package to Mrs Surratt. She dictated a letter to Mr Nothrey demanding payment, and discussed Booth's fate. On return from Washington, she warned of divine punishment as peace neared.
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Surratt
L. J. Weichman
Mr. Nothrey
Fat Nath
Washington
Penna
Capitol
Mie
Sarraty
Howard
Trial of Surratt resumes with testimonies on wartime plots
Washington dispatch details testimony from Dunn on Surratt's role in Adams Express freight work since December 1864 and a refused leave of absence, plus cross examination of Weichmann and Dr McMillan. McMillan recalls encounters with Surratt aboard ships and disguises, noting dispatch duties, rumored confederate ties, and a claim of large sums from Benjamin. He describes Richmond fall, Potomac boat chase, and threats against witnesses.
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Surratt
Fisher
C Dunn
Adams Express Company
Weichmann
Holohan
Atzerodt
Abraham Lincoln
Anna Surratt
J. Archibald
McMillan
Quebec
Liverpool
Londonderry
Montreal
McCarty
Alf
Gen. Ripley
South Carolina
Colorado Jewett
Jeff
Davis
Beverly
Tucker
Ife
Richmond
Moeny
Benjamiin
Heo
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Henry W. Smith
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Thompson
Idnby
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Charles Damien
National Hotel
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R.C. Morgan
Col. Smith
Smith
Morgan
Canada
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U. S
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J. H. Surratt
J. Wilkes Booth
Culver
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Mr. Clarno
J.wilkes Booth
John Suuiratt
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