Labor Clash at Wheeling Plant Over 1000 Shots Fire
In Wheeling West Virginia on August 17 a violent clash erupted between striking machinists and about 26 non union workers at the Riverside plant of United States Steel. Despite extensive shooting no deaths occurred and several wounded were treated. Police were unable to stop the riot as about 200 unionists remained engaged and a fresh outbreak was feared.
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Girl killed by trolley in accident near York Pa
Aug 17 near York Pennsylvania a girl named Mary Loos was killed and James Moran seriously injured when Moran driving crossed in front of a moving trolley car whose brakes failed. The trolley struck a horse, Moran was thrown, and the car dragged the girl 100 feet, lacerating her body. The motorman Jacob Stine reversed current to avoid further harm.
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