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Union War and a Rockport Foundry Strike
The Rockport foundry fights a steelworkers strike led by John Martin, Bolan, and Orrick. A spy’s discovery and a dynamite plot collide with Martin’s stand for union loyalty as crowds threaten violence and leadership shifts between Martin and Bolan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Martin
Rock du Ar
Martin
Orrick
Rockport
Bolan
Molders
Employers’ Association
Rockport Machine and Foundry Company
Eloge
Balan
Riehande
Rolan
Holan
Port Foundry and Machine Company
Rockport Poundry
Pittsburgh
Jack
Hera
Martie
Peter
Walt
Tom Ty
John Maria
Wilson
Mulrain
Breen
Sturtevant
McKiechnie
Jakie Vreen
Jake
Dennie Welsh
Dennie
Donnie
Jim Wilson
McKivhole
The
International
Moldere’ Union
MecKichitie
Gseurapees
Cele Ohone
Belson Archichale
Union
Stef
Marti
Dampelgg
Marth
Offce
Weill
Stana
International Council