Reform in Siberia as Tsar ends exile horrors
The Indianapolis Journal reports on George Kennan’s Siberia critique spurring reforms in the exile system. Count Metschin, a former political prisoner, says the regime now treats prisoners with humanity, with new cells, bathing, elder elections, and improved meals while maintaining discipline and occasional punishments.
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Judge Tuthill's gentle justice in Chicago juvenile court
A Franklin Indiana correspondent chronicles a remarkable Chicago visit to the Cook County Juvenile Court. Judge Tuthill treats young offenders with patience and mercy, guiding Billy, Mary, Roscoe, and others toward reform rather than punishment, and stressing family context and responsibility.
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Opposing Exclusion: Coast Missions Seek Loosening Chinese Law
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports that Christian missions of San Francisco and Portland urge Gen. C. O. Howard to ease the Chinese exclusion act. They argue misapplication and prison detentions from vague terms, while coast leaders push against re-enactment and fund coastal colleges to keep youth local. Efforts include Mrs. Stanford's $90 million Palo Alto project and new divinity schools at San Mateo.
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Two Daughters in Gallery Watch Their Father in House
In the House gallery Washington Post describes two Western member daughters dressed in maroon and lace as they observe their father, paw, on the floor. They gaze at a New York delegation member, note paw’s hesitations, and later plead for hot chocolate money from him while gossiping about others.
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Long and Useful Life of Indianapolis Leader Brown
Austin H. Brown, a veteran Indianapolis civic figure, and his wife celebrate their golden wedding at the Hotel Charlemont. Born in Rush County in 1828, Brown’s career spans printing, theater, treasury service, school and city offices, and long service on the Democratic Committee and in local government.
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