Reform in Prisons Laws and Parole Impact
A historical overview describes Indiana's indeterminate sentence and parole law enacted in 1897. It outlines prison reorganization, age-based classification, abolition of lash, new cell designs, grading system, education, religious activity, and monthly parolee reporting. Since 1897, 426 paroled with about 10 percent failing, highlighting reform aims and practical outcomes.
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Hard Times and Crime Link in Saturday Evening Post Piece
The Saturday Evening Post article argues that economic hardship fuels crime, especially property crimes, while prosperity supports ethical citizenship. It links factory closures to jail growth and emphasizes that a stable material welfare underpins the commonwealth.
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Prison Populations Decline With Prosperity and Hard Times
A Joliet prison report shows one month with no new arrivals and a five year drop in population overall. From 1894 95 to 1898 99 receipts fell from 927 to 506, and Chicago Cook County convicts decreased from 485 in 1895 to 316 in 1899. Similar trends are suggested in other states.
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Train Schedule Note Says No Sunday Stops
The notice lists Nos 1 and 2 operating daily except Sunday. It states that when times are not shown, trains do not stop.
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