Altgeld

[ awlt-geld ]
/ ˈɔlt gɛld /

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.

Example sentences from the Web for altgeld

  • 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