Altgeld

[ awlt-geld ]

noun

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.

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How to use Altgeld in a sentence

The following letter was addressed to Mr. Pullman by Gov. Altgeld.
The Pullman Boycott | W. F. Burns
All of the latter were pardoned by Governor Altgeld when he assumed office.
The Greater Republic | Charles Morris
On the 6th of July, Governor Altgeld ordered out the state militia which soon engaged in some sharp encounters with the strikers.
The Cleveland Era | Henry Jones Ford

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