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Foreign News
January 13, 1893
The Globe Republican
Dodge City, Ford County, Kansas
What is this article about?
In Germany's Saar district on January 6, striking miners led by anarchists spread terror and threatened conflict amid weakening resolve due to harsh weather; armed workers fired near active pits, endangering officers.
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The Germany Strike.
BERLIN, January 6.—This has been a day of deep anxiety in the Saar district, where the striking miners and their anarchist leaders have made desperate attempts to save their cause by spreading terror and threatening open conflict. Reports are to the effect that despite the bombast of the leaders and the apparent responsiveness of the men, the strike is weakening. The miners are suffering keenly from the severity of the weather. Many of the men are armed and have been firing recklessly in the neighborhood of the pits, where men are still working, and the officers are in constant danger of being killed.
BERLIN, January 6.—This has been a day of deep anxiety in the Saar district, where the striking miners and their anarchist leaders have made desperate attempts to save their cause by spreading terror and threatening open conflict. Reports are to the effect that despite the bombast of the leaders and the apparent responsiveness of the men, the strike is weakening. The miners are suffering keenly from the severity of the weather. Many of the men are armed and have been firing recklessly in the neighborhood of the pits, where men are still working, and the officers are in constant danger of being killed.
What sub-type of article is it?
Rebellion Or Revolt
Political
What keywords are associated?
Germany Strike
Saar Miners
Anarchist Leaders
Armed Miners
Labor Unrest
Where did it happen?
Saar District
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Saar District
Event Date
January 6
Outcome
the strike is weakening
Event Details
Striking miners and their anarchist leaders in the Saar district made desperate attempts to save their cause by spreading terror and threatening open conflict. Despite the leaders' bombast and the men's responsiveness, the strike is weakening due to severe weather. Many armed men fired recklessly near pits where work continued, endangering officers.