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Miners Seek Wage Increases Amid Wilson Tension
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania on September 13 miners press for higher wages as President Wilson’s stance hardens. Strikes spread dynamite attacks target homes of miners and contractors while clergy urge workers to return to duty. Union leaders urge solidarity through Hazleton meetings as production resumes on a broader basis.
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Wilkes-Barre
Wilson
Henry Wines
Tveir
Ahak
F Jaber
Colllery
John Colling
Nautleoke
Spreaid
United Mine Workers
Wey Hind
Inecing Pte
Hazleton
Conauc
Pennsylvania Cont Company
Cnn
South Main Street
Pittston
Rooma Tx
Steve Latorn
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Latoro
Sam
Uel Luchino
Samuel Latoro
Miston
Menda
Ehane
Lehigh Valley
Mie
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