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Men Who Defy Death for Gain in Chicago Strike
A portrait of Frank Curry, a top strike breaker, and James Farley, leaders in capital backed efforts to crush Chicago teamsters. The piece contrasts Curry’s audacity and money motive with Farley’s strategic restraint, detailing street campaigns, injuries, and the moral tone of labor clashes amid industrial strife.
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Curry
Chicago
United States
James Farley
North Carolina
Pittsburg
Farley
Frank Curry
Teamsters’ Joint Council
New York
Interborough
Homestead
Iron Works
Alleghany
St. Louis
Washington Street
East River
C. H. Northam
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway
Northam
Jersey City
Anchorage
Westinghouse
South
International
C. P. Shea
Teamsters’ Brotherhood
Curry Curry
Union League Club
Employers’ Association
Citizens’ Association
National Guard