Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 8, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 August 1901 — Scores Youngers Pardon. [ARTICLE]
Scores Youngers Pardon.
The Minnesota Bankers’ association adopted a resolution at Duluth putting their mark of disapproval on the pardoning of the Younger brothers from the state penitentiary. There was no opposition to the resolution, which is as follows: "Resolved, That the stability of the government, the well-be-ing and good morals of the people and respect for rights of others demand equitable and firm execution of law and the infliction of penalty for its violation. Ih the parole of the Youngers we believe a precedent has been set injurious to the well-being and order of society and one that may cause attempted repetition by sympathizers and criminal admirers, and we deprecate the notoriety given them."
