Jasper County Democrat, Volume 15, Number 39, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 August 1912 — 24,000 ASK DEITZ’S PARDON [ARTICLE]

24,000 ASK DEITZ’S PARDON

Gov. McGovern Receives Petition for Release From Prison of “Defender of Cameron Dam.” Madison, Wis., Aug. 16. —Containing more than 24,000 signatures of people from all portions of the state, the application of John Dietz, the “defender of Cameron dam” tor pardon, was received. It was presented to Governor McGovern, who has taken it under advisement. It Is not expected that the governor will announce his decision for some time.