Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893 Pardon of Justus J. Gude, convicted of stuffing the ballot box.

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GLC00043.24
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Type
Documents
Date
June 30, 1879
Author/Creator
Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893
Title
Pardon of Justus J. Gude, convicted of stuffing the ballot box.
Pagination
2 p. : docket : Height: 2 cm, Width: 27 cm
Primary time period
Rise of Industrial America, 1877-1900
Sub-Era
The Gilded Age

Convicted of putting tickets in ballot box (stuffing it), while serving as an election judge in a Baltimore congressional election; sentenced to 1 year imprisonment and a $5 fine. Pardoned since further imprisonment would endanger his life. (c/s William M. Evarts)

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