Latimer Escapes From Michigan Prison Storm of Pursuit
Jackson March 20. R Irving Latimer, once sentenced to life for murdering his mother, escaped from the penitentiary after a night of poison plots and guard laxity. He obtained the captain’s keys, released fellow guard Gill and keeper Haight, who later died after drinking lemonade Latimer supplied. A nation wide manhunt followed with rewards and vigilant crowds. Governor Rich and prison officials opened investigation into prison management and Latimer’s prior crimes.
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Jacksom
R. Irving
M. P Gill
George W. Haight
Haight
Gil
Ubrecht
Gill
Tell
Caph QI
Rice
Thia
Utd
Kolfa Latimer
Mierty
Stroggia
Yilogu Marahal
Jerome Gud
Jackson
Palmer
Davis
Rich Sod
Lansing
Secré
Dutimer
Lutimer
Mary H. Latimer
BR Irving Latimer
Detroit
Griswold House
Tackson
Mich
Jackaon
Robert F. Latimer
Tierty
Michi
Morabal
Jerome
Ian
Night Force
Capt
Guard Maight
ATL
Tie Street
Lalimer
Kimball
Prussie
LOORE
Michigan
Gay, Rich
M. P. Util
Latimer matricide escapes Jackson prison with aid
Latimer, serving life for killing his father in 1839, reportedly escaped by obtaining keys and drugging guards at Jackson prison. He was captured near Jackson after a village chase, with officials promising investigation into prison management and possible reforms. The case sparks questions about security and a suspected plotted release.
Michigan and Its Subdivisions Remain In Session
March 24 reports from the legislature on county and state matters include a resolution for adjournment on May 20 and a favorable committee report on funds for a home and training for the feeble minded and epileptic. Bills for university support, labor reforms, and prison reforms are debated, with appropriations outlined for state institutions and educational facilities. The house considers tax and school bills, while criminal law proposals address murder penalties for inmates and bank capital stock protections.
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Senate
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Calxrh
Il Witt
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Gawstwg
Legia
Gleucklich
Salus
State Normal School
Eitla
School For
Stata
Konera
Latimer
Sumner
Broyiang
Fae
Convitta
Committee On Juidiciary
Talsaon Oon
Aneu Wgarring
House Judiciary Committee
Poparnio
Bors
Aml Wiyhum
Morse Named U S Consul To Glasgow In Cleveland Nomination
President Cleveland sent a large slate to the senate including ALLEN RE. MORSE of Michigan for the U S consul at Glasgow Beotland. Morse, born 1829 in Wise county Michigan, had a long legal career and political activity including supporting Greeley and later running as a Democrat. Also noted is Henry A. Robinson named statistician at the agriculture department and charges of embezzlement against J Maurice Pinu, a former Democratic candidate for Congress in the Twelfth district.
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Gluawaw
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Waamixetax
D. G
Senate
Cleveland
Allen RE. Morse
Allen TE. Morse
Michigan
United States
Glasgow
Beotland
Allen Benton Morae
Wise Jonin County
Mich
Agricultural College
Missiut
Jonts Ani
Republican
Horace Greeley
Kobi
Waamyctos
D.C
March
Henry A. Hobinson
Department of Agriculture
Isurgsyse
J. Maurice Pinu
Congress
Nels Michelson
Grayling
Finn Waa
Michigan News Totals Mixed From Early 1900s Stories
The State at Large reports a mix of Michigan events including Henry Richards’s mining accident, Henry Hartman found dead, William P. Innes nominated for Grand Rapids mayor, and the Eleventh Michigan cavalry reunion planned in Chicago. Other items: appeals in Grand Rapids, Ypsilanti, and Saginaw deaths. a firearms case in Niles. a Toledo and South Haven track plan failing. a large Y.M.C.A. building dedication in Grand Rapids. and a cholera scare linked to immigrant arrivals.
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Henry Richards
Blaite
Lake Angelite
Adrian
Electric Starch Works
Boston
Mass
Alphens Road
Cooper
Eleventh Michigan Cavalry
Chicago
Henry Hartman
Grand Rapids
Get
William P. Innes
People's Party
State Teachers’ Institute
Allegan
Martin BE. Brown
Battle Creek
Toledo & South Haven Railway
Ypsilanti
William M. Roberts
Roberts House
Elisa Klein
Saginaw
Swarthout
Chipman
House Caucus
Congress
Committee On Foreign Affairs
George Taylor
Mary Comley
Niles
Berrien Springs
Nattle Creek
Joseph Judd
Angell
University of Michigan
Tose
William Preston
Chicago & West Michigan Railway Company
Saginiaw
Benton Harbor Passes Famous Sewer Bill In Senate
Benton Harbor rejoices as the famous sewer bill passes in the senate at Laa- Bing by a 23 to 5 vote, ending the long quarrel with St. Joseph over sewer flow into the St Joseph river. footnote mentions. A separate note from Guagxh Ravios reports a United marshall bringing a short in tent of $1,640 under special service department, with location one mile north of night at ched Ano.
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Benton Harbor
Senate
Laa- Bing
St. Joseph
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