Word: altgeld
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...property of citizens are in danger and federal aid is not sought although state aid is inadequate. The Chicago riot of 1894 is an illustration of such an emergency. A state of continued violence existed and the governor of Illinois would not apply for federal assistance. If Governor Altgeld in 1894 refused to call in federal aid when lives and property were being outraged to a degree quite beyond the control of the State authorities, it is probable that in future industrial crises other governors may sacrifice the safety of the people with as little justification...
...Yale Democratic Club has held one meeting and is planning for another next Wednesday night at which ex-Governor Altgeld of Illinois will speak. Arrangements are being made to organize a Republican Club at a meeting tonight...