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Abolition of the death penalty debate in Iowa House
Legislator argues against capital punishment and warns that abolishing it invites mob violence. He cites Illinois Wisconsin Indiana Chicago and New York examples, contending lenient punishment fuels crime. He critiques juror qualifications and governor pardons, claims crime rises where death is not enforced, and defends the existing statute as essential to civil government.
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Iowa
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Wisconsin
Chicago
Mr. Cutts
Mr. Murdock
Beresheim
New York
Murdock
New York State
New York City
Irish
Republican
Reddy
Illinois
Indiana
Mr. Pratt
Floyd
Taylor
Mr. McCaun
United States
Jeff. Davis
Jeff
Davis
Gilderoy
McCoun
Mr.mccoun
Mr. Morrison
Jefferson
Mr. Ball
Judiciary Committee
McDowell
Iowa Daily Register
Gov. Scott
South Carolina
Dubuque
Mr. Donnell
Mr Williams
Rowell
Mo Msa
Mr. McGavren
Mr. Rowell
Mr. McGan