Labor Unrest in Scranton

Labor Unrest in Scranton

Margo L. Azzarelli, Marnie Azzarelli

Språken
FörlagThe History Press
ISBN9781625856814

On an August morning in 1877, a dispute over wages exploded between miners and coal company owners. A furious mob rushed down Lackawanna Avenue only to be met by a deadly hail of bullets. With its vast coal fields, mills and rail lines, Scranton became a hotbed for labor activity. Many were disconte