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Sheriff details Rosemary mill strike clashes and deputy actions
Halifax County Sheriff describes tense roadhouse scenes, picket lines, and county deputies deployed to manage the Rosemary Mfg Co dispute. He recounts negotiations with Dooley and Manning, threats of troops, and affidavits from workers and citizens amid a national strike.
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Dooley
Mr. Manning
Board of Commissioners
Rosemary
Mr. Dooley
Doole
Dobbins
Collier
Bryant
Mr. Mullen
Allsbrook
Mr. Allsbrook
Manning
Rosemary Mfg. Co
Whch
Rosmary
Sherff
Douglas
Sher
Weldon Mill
Rosemary Mfg
B. B. Everette
Haifax
Harl Green
Altho
Dputy
Joe Riddick
Halifax County
W. ©. Williams
Roanoke Rapids