Utah. Governor (1909-1916 : Spry). Joseph Hillstrom petitions, 1914-1916. - View Resource

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Utah. Governor (1909-1916 : Spry). Joseph Hillstrom petitions, 1914-1916.

Title

Joseph Hillstrom petitions, 1914-1916.

Resource Link

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122631051

Abstract

As chief executive officer of the state, Governor Spry had the authority to commute the sentences of those convicted of crimes. The conviction and execution of Joseph Hillstrom (Joe Hill) became one of the most controversial criminal cases in Utah history; it generated national and international interest. Petitions were sent to Governor Spry's office protesting the planned execution and/or conviction of Hill for the gunshot murders of grocer J.S. Morrison and his son Arling.

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1.4 cubic feet.

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Utah. Division of Archives and Records Service

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SNAC Resource ID: 6795969

Utah. Division of Archives and Records Service

Related Entities

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Utah. Governor (1909-1917 : Spry)

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Morrison, J. S.

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Morrison, Arling.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6gf1nrr (person)

Hill, Joe

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w64t7c0j (person)

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