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Gone to join the shadows with Altgeld* the Eagle...
...Altgeld was Governor of Illinois in 1896. ? From "Bryan, Bryan, Bryan, Bryan" in Collected Poems?Vachel Lindsay?Macmillan...
Born at Kinsman, Ohio, Apr. 18, 1857, Darrow, without much education, in his early twenties made his way to Chicago. There he studied law at night; became the partner of Governor Altgeld. His first important murder case was as defender, in the 90's, of the youth Prendergast, who had killed Carter Harrison, Mayor of Chicago. His client in this instance was hanged, but Darrow's defense was characterized by no less an observer than Brand Whitlock as the "most eloquent appeal for mercy that he had ever heard...
...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...