Griffin Replies to Charges in Lunatic Asylum Inquiry
Dr Griffin publishes a general denial and defense of his administration amid an ex parte inquiry at the South Carolina Lunatic Asylum. He accuses the process of being unfair, notes lack of access to full testimony, and defends non restraint as a guiding principle while recounting ward inspections and notable incidents including the Kershaw case and Milne’s key incident.
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Columbia
S. C
Griffin
Committee of
Board of Regents
Lunatic Asylum
Gaby
News and Courier Bureau
Stenogrpher
Endr
Legislative Committee
Committee of Investigation
Ilammonda
Pinel and Connelly
Europe
Griffin Jays
Hammond
Dr. Kershaw
Denaro
Kershaw
Milne
Meroer
Senator Hemphill
Corbett
Ile
Thompson
Iine
O. Thompson
McDowell
Tillman
South Carolina
W.payvion
Horrors of War in Chile Reported by Herald From Peru
The Herald from Callao dated March 31 details a massacre of 900 workers on nitrate beds near Pazio al Monte by government troops. It notes a major battle at Vazo Ali Monte where government forces were defeated, with heavy losses. The revolutionary squadron moves toward Valparaiso with a fleet of twenty two warships and transports.
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Chile
New York
The
Herald
Callao
Peru
Pazo
Alimonte
Negregros
Vazo Alimonte
Camina
Iquique
Valparaiso
Grant alias Morea confessed killer in Savannah multiple murders
The Augusta Chronicle reports Albert Grant alias Morea alias Kitchen, jailed in Savannah for wife murder, is tied to three wives killed or fatally injured since 1880. Officers expect execution with strong public hostility toward the alleged serial killer in Georgia.
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Savannas
Albert Grant
Morea
Kitchen
Georgia
Augusta
Polk's Farmers Alliance issues plan of campaign
President Polk issues a proclamation outlining a campaign plan for the Farmers Alliance. It calls for 35,000 lecturers to plead the cause and orders sub alliances to end internal bickerings and root out disloyal members. Grand mass meetings are planned in multiple Alliance states during the year.
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Alliance
New York
Polk
Farmers’ Alliance
Bourc
Showers Shot Dead by Brother-in-Law in Elizabethtown
In Elizabethtown today Win Showers was shot and killed by Charles Moore, brother of Showers's deceased wife who had been accused of murdering her. Showers had been acquitted in that case, but Moore disputed the verdict and killed him in the courthouse.
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Lovuisvillli
Win
Showers
Elizabethtown
Charles Moore
Moore
The Moen Wilson Mystery in Augusta Chronicle
The Augusta Chronicle reports the death of Philip Louis Moen of Washburn and Moen with ties to barbed wire patents and a long questioned relationship to Levi Wilson. Moen reportedly gave Wilson between 300 000 and 400 000 dollars over several years amid rumors of blackmail, illegitimate son claims, and unexplained wealth.
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Avansta
Worcester
Philip Louis Moen
Thhe Washburn and Moon Manufacturing Company
The
Chronicle
Bon-Air
Stockholm
Moen
Sweden
P. L. Moen
Mr. Moen
Wilson
Washburn and Moen
Alliance directors discuss bagging supply and King fire proof wrap
In Columbia on April 80 the Alliance exchange directors at the Jerome Hotel debated bagging supplies for the crop. They favor low prices and oppose price-raising combinations, consider King fire proof bagging at about 65 cents per bale, and plan tests from gin to shipboard. A bank decision was postponed to July. A committee of Sligh Cain Riley and Donaldson was appointed to prepare a fertilizer formula for the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia,s
Alliance Xchange
Iotel Jerome
Messrs
Sligh
Cain
Riley
Donaldson
Whitely Reaper Works Appraised Before Sale
Springfield Ohio April 20 The Whitely reaper works the largest reap er works in existence and second only to Krupp's gun works in size has been appraised under a receiver and will be sold in thirty days. The works with the machinery cost over one million dollars. Whitely built the works seeking to own the largest agricultural implement works in the world. They are far larger than his business required and led to his failure.
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Springfield
Whitely Reaper Works
Krupp
Germany
Ihe
Whitely
Southern States Pensions for Confederates Detailed
A survey lists Confederate pension schemes across the South. Alabama pays 125000 yearly with no home while Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Louisiana, Maryland, Tennessee, Virginia and Missouri pursue combinations of pensions and homes, costing from thousands to tens of thousands annually. Virginia leads in support with 10000 yearly for Richmond and large pension outlays.
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Alabama
Arkansas
Little Rock
Florida
Georgia
Athinta
Mississippi
Missouri
Maryland
Baltimore
Louisiana
New Orleans
North Carolina
South Carolina
Texas
Tennessee
Andrew Jackson
Hermitage
Virginia
Richmond
Old Dominion
Charleston Political Turmoil Opens Democratic Faction Rift
In Charleston a reformers clash erupts as Chairman Irby of the State Democratic Executive Committee recognizes the municipal Democratic body. Both sides claim the majority as a May convention nears, while registration rises for a disputed revision and a big family row is anticipated.
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Charleston
Irby
State Democratic Executive Committee
Municipal Democratic Party
Municipal Democratic Executive Committee
Democracy of
Reform Party
Ring Asters
Jewish Emigrant Isaac Roseball Hailed in London Case
Among Jews who recently fled via Russia is Isaac Roseball whose case draws attention. He wears an iron shackle on his leg fitted five years ago in a Russian prison at Kiev after an arrest for proselytizing Judaism. Removal could risk serious injury.
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London
Russia
Isaac Roseball
Tie
Kiefl
Roseball
New York Farmers Alliance Leaders Stir County Politics
A New York Farmers Alliance state convention in Hollowellsville sparks political debate. President Polk of the National Farmers' Alliance and local figures discuss loyalty to politicians, the Ocala platform, and the potential third party bid. Arnold, a leading candidate, is profiled along with his views on silver coinage and the subtreasury plan. Local organizer D G Allen may assume the presidency.
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Hlomellsville
N.Y
Farmer's Alliance
New York
Knights of Labor
Polk
National Farmers’ Alliance
D. G. Allen
Farmers’ Alliance
Miyor Day
Arnold
Ife
Wyoming County
New England
Arcade
Ocala
Ile
Tle
Willetts
New Jersey
Henry
Virginia
Ricu Monxo
General Assembly
State Department of Agriculture
Alliance
Wusust
Republican League of the
Cincinnati
John S. Wise
League
Mahone
Harrison
Lottery Charter Renewed Controversy Winds Through Legislature
In New Orleans the Legislature advanced a bill to amend the constitution for a twenty five year renewal of the Louisiana State Lottery with proposed annual payments exceeding one million. Governor Nicholls vetoed the measure and a mandamus action seeks to force promulgation for a yes or no vote in the next general election. The District Court ruled for the lottery company with judges issuing opinions while two justices dissented.
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New Orleans
John A. Morris
Nicholls
Secretary of State
Morris
District Court
Lottery Company
Watkins
Bermudez
Meknery
Ach
Fenner and
Breaux
Chinese rejection of Blair sparks careful diplomacy
In Washington April 20 a representative reports that China will not receive Senator Blair as US minister. Minister Yen cites a government cable expressing unwillingness to welcome Blair while stressing no intent to undermine bilateral ties. The incident prompts US officials to await a new envoy after studying the matter.
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Congress
Wasilington
Associated Press
Yen
Blair
China
Peru
United States
Clair
Mitny
Uhiir
Welly
Austria
Sackville-West
Larrison
Boston Sensation as Butler Is Ejected From Court
General Benjamin Butler was forcibly removed from a U S district court by order of Judge Carpenter after attempting to address the court in a perjury case against Mrs. Clarietta Johnson of Lowell. The episode included objections, a scuffle with the marshal, and Butler promising legal steps while vowing never to be barred again.
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Boston
Mass
Benjamin FF. Butler
United States District Court Room
Carpenter
Butler
Clarietta Johnson
Lowell
United States District Court
General Butler
Allen
Mr. Allen
Cutler
Marshal
Marshal Doherty
Tim
General Butter
Ithode Island
Johnson
Hawyer
Foul Water Kills Five Men at Iowa Lumber Yard
Five laborers at Gilbert Hoge & Co's lumber yard in Burlington Iowa died and several others were near death after drinking water from an old well contaminated by sewerage.
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Burlington
Iowa
Gilbert Hoge & Co
Locomotive Explosion Kills Engineer in Oswego Yard
In Oswego New York on April 20 a Rome Watertown Ogdensburg Railroad freight locomotive exploded while shilling a caboose in the yard. Engineer James Cummings was instantly killed with his body tossed far from the wreck and a fireman severely scalded but to recover. The locomotive was completely wrecked and the cause of the explosion remains a mystery.
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Oswecco
N. Y
Rome, Watertown Ogdensburg
James Cummings
Blaine to Decline Name at Next Republican Convention
Stephen B. Elkins claims Blaine will issue a firm statement to News-Press indicating he will not permit his name to be used for the Presidency at the next Republican National Convention. The letter or announcement is expected to be explicit, allowing only one interpretation that he will never seek the office again.
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Marloes
Povauk
Mayor orders crackdown on Chicago gambling houses
New Broom Cuicano reports Mayor Wash burn’s first official act upon taking office is to close all Chicago gambling houses. He warned that any police detail missing a gaming venue will be discharged. Pool room proprietors were informed to shut their doors immediately this afternoon.
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Cuicano
Washburn
Police Department
Chicago
Ripper-like Murder Reported Near Beubhen Frontiers
A body of a woman found behind Beubhen military hospital mutilated in the typical Jack the Ripper style. An army surgeon is suspected in this Beubhen case near the Polish frontier.
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Jack the Ripper
Bernocon
London
Beubhen
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