1915 July 25 Atlanta Constitution 44 Pages Georgia
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- 1915 July 25 Atlanta Constitution 44 Pages Georgia
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1915 July 25 Atlanta Constitution 44 Pages Georgia
Author: Atlanta Constitution
Year: 1915
PDF PAGE 1, COLUMN 1 GOVERNOR TOUCHED BY THE SAD PLIGHT OF MANY CONVICTS “If I Live Out My Term I Will Free Stripling and Many Others, Who Have Been Sufficiently Punish- ed,” He Says. WILL ASK COMMISSION TO MAKE INVESTIGATION “Everything Else Fades Into Background Compar- ed With My Experience in Tubercular Wards,” States Governor Harris. The people of Georgia Saturday got an intimate view of their Chief Executive, Governor Nat E. Harris, as a result of his expressed opinions at the State Prison Farm and Reformatory, where, after a personal investigation, he declared that he would make it one of the big features of his program while Governor to alleviate the suffering, to right wrongs and restore to families and friends their loved ones now serving time at the State Prison Farm. Moved by the scenes at the Prison Farm, Governor Harris announced last night on his return to Atlanta that he would send a Special Message to the General Assembly, probably next Friday, when he will recommend Radical Reforms, and will probably ask for an Appropriation of at least $50,000 for needed improvements. The Governor was particularly impressed with the Fact that many of the Prisoners are old men, fe