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E09 Davis St. Portland, Ore. August 1, 1915
Governor, State of Utah:-
At a mass meeting held in Portland, Ore, August 1st, 1915, to review the evidence in the case of Joseph Hillstrom (Joe Hill) it is unanimously decided that the State of Utah has failed to prove him guilty of the murder of J.G.Morrison, as charged; or that he had any motive for, or connection with, this crime. We hold that his conviction was secured, not by evidence, but by prejudice due to his activity in the labor movement. 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.
Wm Lechman Chairman B.E. Nilsson Secretary
Hillstrom
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Sheridan, Ore. Sept. 22nd 1915 To the Governor of Utah Salt Lake City. Dear Sir: We the undersigned, citizens of the United States, raise our voices in solemn protest against the killing of Joe Hill, for a crime of which we believe him to be innocent, therefore in the name of God and humanity we pray that Mr. Hill be granted another trial. A.B. Jensen Geo. P. Hieimbothom P. Mark Mrs. Ida Jensen G T. Saught Mary Tilden O P Stagestraum Elmer Tilden A D Bromer Jay Tilden G. C. Price J P Wade A.F. Eaton Austin Tilden W L. Wade Henry Heim
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Amity, Oregon. Sept. 25, 1915. Governor of Utah Friend: We are anxious and deeply interested in the case of Joseph Hillstrom, and are depending on you, to see that justice is done him. Therefore we ask a new trial for him. Your Friends Mrs Sarah Tompkins P. Tompkins Verna Tompkins Emily E Folsom G G Folsom
