Penitentiary probe faulted for illegality and bias
A long critique argues the Anamosa penitentiary investigation was inadequate and legally flawed. It contends the commission lacked three competent examiners and questions Deputy Clerk Lees alleged role, urging a new impartial legal inquiry with broader scrutiny of Martin and Lee’s charges.
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Penitentiary Imbroglio
Lee
Warden Martin
Martin
Guthrie
Mr. Martin
Thas
Mr. Lee
Davenport Gazette
Charles H. Lee
A. E. Martin
Anatooia
J.G. Foote
Burlington
Gov. Newbold
The
Gazette
MreMas
Jones County Iowa affidavits from 1877 reveal prison guard statements
Affidavits by E. J. Jones and J. Elmer Jones from Jones County Iowa recount events at Anamosa Additional Penitentiary. They describe discharge details for convicts James Guthrie and James Heron, rubble stone use for warden A. E. Martin, and guard observations at the State quarry, with accompanying municipal meeting notes from 1877.
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T. A. Bickford
Towa
Jones County
Swanson
Martino
Herne
Nash
Guthrie
Balser
Mahany
Sam
Mr. Gleason
L.A. Bickford
L. A. Bickford
Eaua Keeven
Dai
Frank Woodall
Iowa
Anamosa
Woops
N. F. Keeen
K. I. Jones
A. E. Martin
Chas. FE
Reniff
James E. Parkhurst
Jones
A. D
State OF Iowa
J. Elmer Jones
James Guthrie
James . Heron
Monticello Teachers urged to attend Normal Institute
Notice to teachers of Jonca county requires third grade certificates for winter schools. Those seeking first class certificates must attend the Normal Institute or provide a valid excuse for absence. Citizens express confidence in making the Institute a success and urge all prospective teachers to attend from the coming year. August 7, 1877. O. F. Anpaucat, Co., Supt.
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Eupresa
Jones
Iowa
Winois
Wisconsin
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
Holstain
Germany
Denmark
Cork
Ireland
America
Mesticento
Town
Union
United States
Jonca
Normal
Monticello
O. F. Anpaucat. Co
Charges Against Anamosa Penitentiary Warden Reported
The Manchester Press discusses charges against A. E. Martin warden of Anamosa penitentiary and the commissioner’s report. It notes alleged mismanagement of public property including Guthrie’s tools and urges guardianship of state assets. A Monticello party's river trip is also mentioned with a capsized boat incident.
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Manchester Press
A. E. Martin
Anamosa
Delaware County
Martin
Lee
Medical Advertisements Offer Quick Cures for Indigestion and Ailments
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