On a tumultuous Wednesday afternoon in Bennington, Vermont, October 12, 1904, Ex-Governor Josiah Grout faced a stern rebuke from his own legislative peers. In a shocking display of discontent, lawmakers made it clear that Grout’s tenure in office had left the state of Vermont wanting. ‘The state would be better off had he been squelched years ago,’ a scathing critic declared.
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Key Facts
- State: Vermont
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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