Red Leader's Motive Behind Butte Strike Questioned
An inquiry into the Butte riot suggests the strike aimed not at higher wages but at making mining operations costly, eroding owners' profits. The report notes a statement from the red leader and outlines the broader aim of disrupting ore extraction.
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Butte
Butte I W W Strike Ends Amid Rough Battle Downstream
The Butte Metal Mine Workers Union I W W ends its strike returning to work but pledges to retard production. The mining industry plans permanent closures with notices banning I W W members. Leaders Embree Sellers and Hayes testify on aims of abolishing the wage system and seizing mines. Riot at Anaconda road leaves Thomas Manning dead as deputies and mine guards clash with pickets.
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