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811 Maynard Ave Seattle, Wash., October 8th 1915
Governor State of Utah
We call upon you, as governor of the state of Utah, to use your influence to secure for Joseph Hillstrom a fair trial, which we confidently believe will prove his Innocence and bring about his speedy release
S. N. Knox Tom Cassidy John Gibson Mike Miles J. Nelson R. Gunner S. B. Connelly J. F. Swift J. Elstrin Thos. P. Christiansen A. Segan L. Gohcar Joseph H. Carse Geo Woolam Joe Gerscher George Alderantz Edw Johnson F Stanley Geo Burton Albert Miller Wm Sachmus Ed Burke Jim Edwards P. F. Cox D. Goldstein (over)
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A. Price Gust Nelson Mrs. Bactman W. Hiller Christ. Rucksdarchel Fred Drinkel L Raich Geo Lacifes Waium Clark Frank Burroye Hyalman Anderson H. Raimlet A. Nardin J. Hadland W. L. Porter Day Gregory Harry J. Davis Pat. Mc. Gover D. Donovan K. Larson T. Hoseth Pea Fisher Fred Anderson Jos. Gozdon W. Jenn Christ. Pederose A. Petersen Tom Galsichor Nick Stybehuk W. Hohrote J. T. Burns C. J. Rasmussen H. J. Capery Frank Baker C. A. Coloerty Chas. Westhenal W. Dain
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Resolution
Whereas, we the Swedish speaking people of Everett Wash No. 7 1918 in massmeeting assembled, have learned that one countryman of ours, JOSEPH HILLSTROM by name, is being unjustly held in jail in Salt Lake City, Utah, under sentence to die on Nov 19, 1915;
Whereas, we from all accounts of his trial have become convinced that the said Joseph Hillstrom is innocent of hte crime of which he is accused and is merely a victim of conspiracy, due to hatred and prejudice on account of his activity in the labor movement;
Whereas, Joseph Hillstrom never had a fair trial;
Whereas, he has been denied a new trial in spite of the gravest errors of his trial; and
Whereas, this innocent man is in immediate danger of being judicially murdered, due to the stubborn prejudice of his judges, and
Whereas, these same jduges in the Board of Pardon have tried to justify their position by slandering the character of the man they unjustly deliver to death, by falsely imputing to him a criminal record;
Therefore, be it
Resolved, that we, one for all, and all for one, demand that the execution of Joseph Hillstrom be stayed, and that he be immediately liberated or granted a new trial.
The sentence has been pronounced by men, and it can be set aside by men as long a s Hillstrom is alive. Law was made for the sake of man and not man for the sake of the law. And be it further
Resolved, that we condemn as cowardly the action of the Board of Pardons in falsely imputing, through the press, a criminal record to a man whom they deny the chance to defend himself; and be it further
Resolved, that should, contrary to our expectations the sentence be carried out, we shall hold the whole American people responsible for such an outrage; and be it further
Resolved, that in such a case American citizenship has no longer any value to us, and that we forsware the loyalty and allegiance to American laws, government and institutions, which has heretofore characterized our people. For where law and government cease to be the instruments of justice and are used for the murder of the innocent, loyalty ceases to be a virtue. And be it further
Resolved, that these resolutions be immediately communicated to the press, to the President of the United States, to the Governor of the State of Utah and to the Mayor of our City
Axel W. Wingar Chairman of Meeting.
Nov 7, 1915.
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Resolution
Whereas, we the Swedish speaking people of Seattle Wash. in massmeeting assembled, have learned that one countryman of ours, JOSEPH HILLSTROM by name, is being unjustly held in jail in Salt Lake City, Utah, under sentence to die on Nov 19, 1915;
Whereas, we from all accounts of his trial have become convinced that the said Joseph HIllstrom is innocent of hte crime of which he is accused and is merely a victim of conspiracy, due to hatred and prejudice on account of his activity in the labor movement;
Whereas, Joseph Hillstrom never had a fair trial;
Whereas, he has been denied a new trial in spite of the gravest errors of his trial; and
Whereas, this innocent man is in immediate danger of being judicially murdered, due to the stubborn prejudice of his judges, and
Whereas, these same jduges in the Board of Pardon have tried to justify their position by slandering the character of the man they unjustly deliver to death, by falsely imputing to him a criminal record;
Therefore, be it
Resolved, that we, one for all, and all for one, demand that the execution of Joseph Hillstrom be stayed, and that he be immediately liberated or granted a new trial.
The sentence has been pronounced by men, and it can be set aside by men as long a s Hillstrom is alive. Law was made for the sake of man and not man for the sake of the law. And be it further
Resolved, that we condemn as cowardly the action of the Board of Pardons in falsely imputing, through the press, a criminal record to a man whom they deny the chance to defend himself; and be it further
Resolved, that should, contrary to our expectations the sentence be carried out, we shall hold the whole American people responsible for such an outrage; and be it further
Resolved, that in such a case American citizenship has no longer any value to us, and that we forsware the loyalty and allegiance to American laws, government and institutions, which has heretofore characterized our people. For where law and government cease to be the instruments of justice and are used for the murder of the innocent, loyalty ceases to be a virtue. And be it further
Resolved, that these resolutions be immediately communicated to the press, to the President of the United States, to the Governor of the State of Utah and to the Mayor of our City
Edward Mattsoen Chairman of Meeting.
Nov 7th, 1915.
