The Pow ers Lumber King Faces a Crisis at Home
David Powers, feared Pacific coast lumber magnate, confronts a domestic tragedy as his daughter Laura is killed amid rising labor unrest. Foreman Jake Snyder pushes workers harder while Powers himself battles anger, control, and grief as crises converge at his California estate.
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Imousine
David Powers
Powers
Perry Travis
Pacific Coast
California
Jake Snyder
Jake
Laura Powers
Tyranny and Tragedy in a Labor Strife Tale
A brutal foreman Snyder abuses workers at Powers Lumber Yard, prompting Karl Hurd to strike back. Laura Powers confronts her father over harsh labor orders, while the starving families suffer at home. A plot of revenge ends with Hurd's murder of Snyder, Laura's death, and Powers facing punishment as the mob clash escalates.
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Jake
Snyder
Powers
Karl Hurd
Hurd
Lumber Yard
San Pedro
Iurd
Powers Lumber Yard
Chiilly
Karl
Perry
Laura Powers
Perry Travis
Laura
Tim Shand
Tim
Powers Estate
Shand
Mr. Powers
Mina Hurd
Mina
Doctor Gray
Travis
Friends
Betty Hurd
Betty
Colonial Party
Sheriff's Office
Mrs. Shand
Mia
Kari Hurd
David Powers
Powers Mansion
Powers’ Library
Betty Mone
Poete
Travia
David Power