Who padlocked the Governor’s Door, Barring Him from His Own Office? (Ep. 193)

The election for CT Governor in the late 1800s was too close to call. The divided legislature couldn’t agree on a winner. So, the incumbent stayed on for another term. The Comptroller didn’t like that and took matters into his own hands.

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The Slaying of one of the Biggest Robber Barons, Diamond Jim Fisk (Ep. 192)