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Domestic News
July 31, 1917
The Topeka State Journal
Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
What is this article about?
I.W.W. iron workers in Bessemer, Michigan, went on strike July 30 after operators refused $6 six-hour day demands, affecting Gogebic range; authorities prepared for violence in Ironwood.
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DEMAND $6, 6-HR. DAY
L. W. W. Iron Workers Declare Strike When Operators Refuse Demand.
Bessemer, Mich., July 31.-That the red flag of the I. W. W.'s must not wave over the upper peninsula was the word sent down the line of deputy sheriffs and members of the state constabulary, who were stationed here today to quell rioting or disturbances expected to result from the refusal of mine operators to accede to demands of the I. W. W.
The iron workers late yesterday voted in favor of an immediate walkout, following refusal of the owners to grant their demands for a $6 six-hour day. The vote affects the entire Gogebic iron range. Mounted troopers were moved to Ironwood, where violence was expected to develop.
L. W. W. Iron Workers Declare Strike When Operators Refuse Demand.
Bessemer, Mich., July 31.-That the red flag of the I. W. W.'s must not wave over the upper peninsula was the word sent down the line of deputy sheriffs and members of the state constabulary, who were stationed here today to quell rioting or disturbances expected to result from the refusal of mine operators to accede to demands of the I. W. W.
The iron workers late yesterday voted in favor of an immediate walkout, following refusal of the owners to grant their demands for a $6 six-hour day. The vote affects the entire Gogebic iron range. Mounted troopers were moved to Ironwood, where violence was expected to develop.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic
Riot Or Protest
What keywords are associated?
Iww Strike
Iron Workers
Gogebic Range
Six Hour Day
Bessemer Michigan
Where did it happen?
Bessemer, Mich.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Bessemer, Mich.
Event Date
July 31
Outcome
iron workers voted for immediate walkout affecting the entire gogebic iron range; mounted troopers moved to ironwood to prevent expected violence.
Event Details
I.W.W. iron workers declared a strike after mine operators refused demands for a $6 six-hour day; deputy sheriffs and state constabulary stationed in Bessemer to quell potential rioting or disturbances.