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RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY DIVISIONS 222 AND 713 OF THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD of LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS.

WHEREAS, The members of the Brotherhood of the Locomotive Engineers desire to be placed in true light; therefore be it,

RESOLVED; that members of divisions 222 and 713 while recognizing and favoring the right of peaceful petition, place themselves on record as disapproving of and as unalterably opposed to all forms of lawlessness, whether threats or acts of violence or intimidations whatsoever, and stand today as we have ever stood unwavering in favor of law and order; and be it further,

RESOLVED, that the members of the aforesaid organization pledge their loyal support to the governor and state officials of Utah in the full discharge of their lawful duties and the strict inforcement of all state laws; and be it further,

RESOLVED, that the greatest possible publicity be given these resolutions; and be it further,

RESOLVED, that these resolutions be spread on minutes of Divisions 2222 and 713, and copy forwarded to the governor of the state of Utah.

PHONE 1627 Flint Flashes Publishing Col. General Job Printing 623 Buckham Street G.W. STARKWEATHER, Manager

Fling, Mich..... Sept., 11 1915

Hon. Wm. Spry, Salt Lake City, Utah;

Dear Sir:- This is to protest against the unfair trial and conviction of Joseph Hillstrom, now in prison awaiting execution. From all accounts I am thoroughly convinced that Hill is entitled to another trial with the right to conduct his own defence or to be defended by counsel of his own selection. Any step taken by you to see justice done in this case will only be a step in the direction of real humanity. Trusting that your excellency will give Hillstom your deepest consideration, I am

yours very truly,

P. A. Talbott.

435 Third St. Olympia, WashSept-12-1915 Geovernor Spry. Salt Lake City - Utah - Dear Sir: I sincerely ask of you, who have the power, to pardon Joe Hill, my Comrade and brother in this industrial conflict. The taking of his life can be called nothing but murder and as threat to every person who dares to speak on behalf of his fellow workers. yours for humanity Edith A. Tish.

Centrolia Ill., Sept 12, 1915 Governor of Utah. Salt Lake City, Your Excellency:- I write you in regard to Joe Hill, sentenced to murder in your state on October the first. About two thousand years ago there was passed in Jerusalem like sentence - a poor carpenter was condemned to death in the name of God, by a Godless upper class. Between him and that fate stood one man - you know him - Pilate. Pilate did not condem him; too weak to make the choice himself he left it to the nobble - he played politics - he [comproized] - he said "I wash my hands of it"- but you know the [form] he left behind him - do you with a like name. The crime of which Joe Hill stood accused is the crime of Christ - of Socrotis - of [Ferris] - of Lincoln; - love of his fellow man, hope for his betterment, a life spent in the attempt to make that life a [nobity.] Your Excellency, the country made him and must love him. If he does his