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Foreign News November 14, 1886

Seattle Daily Post Intelligencer

Seattle, King County, Washington

What is this article about?

In Caracas on Nov. 13, about 2000 strikers gathered to attack Armour's non-striking employee, a Knight of Labor, as he moved his household goods. Militia dispersed the mob, leaving Pinkerton guards; reinforcements arrested six men and routed the crowd with no casualties.

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Caracas, Nov. 13.-This afternoon about 2000 strikers gathered about the dwelling of Armour's employee who was attacked yesterday while attempting to move his household goods to another place. This employee is a Knight of Labor, but refused to go out with the others. He again had his goods upon the wagons this afternoon when he was set on by the mob. The crowd was dispersed by a company of militia, who left a squad of Pinkerton men to protect the goods. A crowd was quickly organized and nearly overpowered the Pinkerton guard, when another company arrived on the double quick and charged through the mob. They arrested six men and routed the others. There were no casualties.

What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt Political

What keywords are associated?

Caracas Strike Labor Unrest Militia Dispersal Pinkerton Guard Knight Of Labor

Where did it happen?

Caracas

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Caracas

Event Date

Nov. 13

Outcome

arrested six men and routed the others. there were no casualties.

Event Details

About 2000 strikers gathered about the dwelling of Armour's employee, a Knight of Labor who refused to strike, as he attempted to move his household goods. The employee was attacked by the mob but the crowd was dispersed by a company of militia, who left Pinkerton men to protect the goods. A new crowd nearly overpowered the guards until another militia company arrived, charged through the mob, arrested six men, and routed the rest.

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