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January 10, 1929
Watauga Democrat
Boone, Watauga County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Governor McLean of North Carolina granted clemency to 811 prisoners over four years, revoked 29 liberties, and oversaw 39 executions, breaking records since the electric chair's start 20 years prior. Includes a humorous quip on carrying a chip on one's shoulder.
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McLEAN GRANTED EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY TO 811 PRISONERS
Raleigh, Jan. 8.—Looking over the record of his four years, Governor McLean has discovered that he has granted some form of clemency to 811 prisoners and that only 29 have outraged him so that he revoked their liberties.
Governor McLean has had more than 29 prisoners to send back, but not all of them were his. He revoked several pardons and commutations which had been made by his predecessors.
The McLean administration has broken the record for death penalties. There have been 39 electrocuted under his rule of four years, an average of about ten a year.
Considering the fact that the electric chair started doing business 20 years ago, and has taken the life of less than 100, the McLean record stacks high.
If you must carry a chip on your shoulder get a job in a lumber yard where it won't be noticed.
Raleigh, Jan. 8.—Looking over the record of his four years, Governor McLean has discovered that he has granted some form of clemency to 811 prisoners and that only 29 have outraged him so that he revoked their liberties.
Governor McLean has had more than 29 prisoners to send back, but not all of them were his. He revoked several pardons and commutations which had been made by his predecessors.
The McLean administration has broken the record for death penalties. There have been 39 electrocuted under his rule of four years, an average of about ten a year.
Considering the fact that the electric chair started doing business 20 years ago, and has taken the life of less than 100, the McLean record stacks high.
If you must carry a chip on your shoulder get a job in a lumber yard where it won't be noticed.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Clemency
Pardons
Executions
Death Penalty
Governor Mclean
Prisoners
What entities or persons were involved?
Governor Mclean
Where did it happen?
Raleigh
Story Details
Key Persons
Governor Mclean
Location
Raleigh
Event Date
Jan. 8, Over Four Years
Story Details
Governor McLean granted clemency to 811 prisoners in four years, revoked 29 liberties including some predecessors' pardons, and oversaw 39 executions, averaging ten per year, surpassing prior records since electric chair began 20 years ago.