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Grafton Sentinel in Grafton, West Virginia

03 May 1906

Page 11

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Grafton Sentinel

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Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1906

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11

Labor strife halts Great Lakes trade amid ore and coal disruptions

Ore and coal shipments idle as railroad and marine labor unrest spreads from Erie to Lake Michigan ports. About 5 000 workers idle with 20 000 men affected by a broad strike. Ships tied up and harbor activity largely ceased as tugs and vessels await resolution.

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Jc Lom Great Lakes Livinestone Carriers' Association Ana Keefe Rem Ain Pittsburs Steamship Iet Erie Union Wrecking Company Booth Hmoo Wis Aukee Aregamen Lake Erie Lake
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Riots at Sayer colliery as state troopers clash with workers

In Carmel, Pa, late May unrest erupts when a detachment of state constabulary fires on mine workers at the Sayer colliery. Several killed and four feared fatally wounded. Sheriff Sharpless and Lt. Smith dispute orders and vow to maintain duty while promising no further violence. Foreign-born residents stay indoors as tensions rise and authorities seek Gov. Pennybacker aid if needed.

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Carmel State Constabulary Smith Sayer Sherif Joseph Sharpless Shamokin Penny Packers Sharpless Lehigh Valley Coal Company g@tate constabulary Wwe
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