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Los Angeles, Calif,. August 30, 1915.

Hon. William Spry,
Governor of Utah,
Salt Lake City, Utah.

Dear Sir:

We, the undersigned, hereby petition you to exercise your
power to prevent the execution of Joseph Hillstrom, now under sentence in your state to be shot October 1st.

The discontent of the laboring masses in this cuntry
which is causing concern to all thoughtful people, the publication at this time of the reports of the Federal Commision on Industrial Relations in which it is granted that these masses are suffering under unjust conditions, the fact that Joseph Hillstrom's case appeals especially to the revolutionary element of the labor movement, which looks upon him as a victim of persecution, are reasons which seem to us to render it wise to exercise clemency in his case.

Added to this is a questin as to his guilt and the rapidly
growing sentiment in America against the death penalty.

We ask you to give these points your earnest consideration
and to save adding fuel to the fires of unrest by the death
of Jeseph Hillstrom.

Yours sincerely

[signed]
Elizabeth Newton 1536 6 33 Los Angeles, Cal.
Mabell A Francis 2610 Crest Ave Los Angeles Cal
Ovaline J M Gruder 1612 East 33nd Street Los Angeles, Cal
Mary E. Marbutt 2110 Ocean View Ave
F. C Marbutt " "