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March 5, 1932
The Daily Worker
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
What is this article about?
In Glen Robins, Ohio, miner Bill Witchulis scabbed during the 1931 National Miners Union strike at Wyno Coal Co. after promises of home improvements, but was evicted from his company house, leaving his family exposed overnight before relocation.
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Co. Rewards Scab by Evicting Him from Co. Owned House
By a Worker Correspondent
GLEN ROBINS. Ohio, - Bill Witchulis was told by the superintendent of the Wyno Coal Co. that if he would help break the National Miners Union strike in 1931. the company would give him a swing, fix his porch, side walk, etc. Witchulis agreed to scab on the strike.
Last week amid rain and snow Witchulis was evicted and put out on the road. He moved back in the house the next day. The guard reported this. The company then sent three police to the house and again threw the furniture out, The entire family had to sleep out on the side of the road that night.
The next day this miner was moved by his father and other workers to another house nearby. This is what he got for helping the bosses break up the. Wyno mine strike in June, 1931.
By a Worker Correspondent
GLEN ROBINS. Ohio, - Bill Witchulis was told by the superintendent of the Wyno Coal Co. that if he would help break the National Miners Union strike in 1931. the company would give him a swing, fix his porch, side walk, etc. Witchulis agreed to scab on the strike.
Last week amid rain and snow Witchulis was evicted and put out on the road. He moved back in the house the next day. The guard reported this. The company then sent three police to the house and again threw the furniture out, The entire family had to sleep out on the side of the road that night.
The next day this miner was moved by his father and other workers to another house nearby. This is what he got for helping the bosses break up the. Wyno mine strike in June, 1931.
What sub-type of article is it?
Deception Fraud
Tragedy
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Betrayal
Deception
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Strike Scab
Eviction
Coal Miner Betrayal
Wyno Coal Co.
What entities or persons were involved?
Bill Witchulis
Where did it happen?
Glen Robins, Ohio
Story Details
Key Persons
Bill Witchulis
Location
Glen Robins, Ohio
Event Date
June 1931
Story Details
Bill Witchulis agreed to scab on the 1931 National Miners Union strike at Wyno Coal Co. in exchange for home repairs, but was later evicted from the company-owned house amid rain and snow, forcing his family to sleep on the roadside before being relocated by relatives and workers.