Altgeld

[ awlt-geld ]

noun

1. John Peter, 1847–1902, U.S. politician, born in Germany: governor of Illinois 1892–96: made controversial decision to pardon those convicted in Haymarket Riot.

Example Sentences

The following letter was addressed to Mr. Pullman by Gov. Altgeld.

From Project Gutenberg

All of the latter were pardoned by Governor Altgeld when he assumed office.

From Project Gutenberg

On the 6th of July, Governor Altgeld ordered out the state militia which soon engaged in some sharp encounters with the strikers.

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