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November 26, 1907
The San Antonio Light
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
What is this article about?
In Louisville, Ky., on Nov. 26, over 20 striking street car workers were jailed after a riot and attack on a car, stemming from a planned conspiracy; more arrests pending, strike likely ending.
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JAIL FOR STRIKERS;
MAY END CAR FIGHT
Louisville, Ky., Nov. 26.—Over 20 members of the striking street car men's union are in the county jail here this morning, having been arrested last night in a riot following an attack on the fourth street car. A number of men are alleged to have confessed the attack on the cars was the result of a carefully planned conspiracy on the part of a body of strikers, and more arrests will be made. The men charged with conspiracy will be presented in court today. There is no indication of any trouble this morning, and it is believed the arrests last night virtually mean the end of the strike.
MAY END CAR FIGHT
Louisville, Ky., Nov. 26.—Over 20 members of the striking street car men's union are in the county jail here this morning, having been arrested last night in a riot following an attack on the fourth street car. A number of men are alleged to have confessed the attack on the cars was the result of a carefully planned conspiracy on the part of a body of strikers, and more arrests will be made. The men charged with conspiracy will be presented in court today. There is no indication of any trouble this morning, and it is believed the arrests last night virtually mean the end of the strike.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Street Car Strike
Arrests
Riot
Conspiracy
Louisville
Where did it happen?
Louisville, Ky.
Story Details
Location
Louisville, Ky.
Event Date
Nov. 26.
Story Details
Over 20 members of the striking street car men's union arrested in a riot after attacking a street car; some confessed to a planned conspiracy; more arrests expected; charged men to appear in court; arrests believed to end the strike.