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Photograph, 2015, of the Saint Nicholas Breaker, Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania

Photograph, 2015, of the Saint Nicholas Breaker, Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania

Photograph, 2015, of the Saint Nicholas Breaker, Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania

In May 1902, 150,000 mineworkers struck for six months for union recognition, higher wages, shorter hours, and other demands. The Anthracite Coal Strike Commission, set up by President Theodore Roosevelt, held hearings at the Lackawanna County…

1902 ANTHRACITE COAL STRIKE
In May 1902, 150,000 mine workers stuck for six months for higher wages,union recognition,shorter hours,and other demands. A July 30th riot of 5,000 strikers in Shenandoah led to its occupation of the Pa. National Guard…