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Homestead Steel Strike - 1892...
Homestead Steel Strike - 1892...
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July 16, 1892
WAVERLY FREE PRESS, Waverly, New York, July 16, 1892 The second page of this issue contains a report on the Homestead Massacre at Homestead, PA (see images) - which to-date remains one of the most significant and tragic labor disputes in U.S. history. The strike, near Pittsburgh,was between the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers and Carnegie Steel (view here for more information). This early report, under the heading, "The Strike at Homestead", includes: "The largest strike, perhaps, in U.S. history is at present being waged at Homestead, Pa., where more than four thousand men were employed by the Carnegie Iron Works....", and continues: "Pinkerton men were brought to the works by the Carnegies, and a pitched battle was fought, in which the workmen defeated the detectives, with severe loss to the latter. Several workers were also killed", with more. This is a significant historical report. The issue also contains other news of the day with period advertisements throughout. Attached to the front page is also a period advertising flier.
This is complete in four pages, browning at the edges, a few minor edge tears, and several small (typical) binding holes in the left spine, otherwise in good condition. It is brittle and needs to be handled with care.
Category: Post-Civil War
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