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Breaker boys at work at breaker operation near Pottsville, Pennsylvania

Eagle Hill Colliery breaker boys with breaker in background

Four Breaker Boys working in #9 Breaker, Hughestown Borough. Boy on left is Tony Ross, 142 Panama Street, other small boy is Mike Rosa [i.e., Ross?], cousin. Location: Pittston, Pennsylvania

Group of boys working in #9 Breaker Pennsylvania Coal Co., Hughestown Borough, Pittston, Pa. In this group are Sam Belloma, Pine Street, Angelo Ross, and others reported previously. Location: Pittston, Pennsylvania.

Group of boys working in #9 Breaker Pennsylvania Coal Co, Hughestown Borough, Pittstown, Pa. In this group were Sam Belloma, Pine Street, Angelo Ross, 142 Panama Street, and others (reported previously). Location: Pittston, Pennsylvania.

Group of boys working in #9 Breaker, Pennsylvania Coal Co., Hughestown Borough, Pittston, Pa. In this group were Sam Belloma, Pine Street, Angelo Ross, 142 Panama Street, and others (reported previously). Location: Pittston, Pennsylvania.

Group of Breaker boys. Smallest is Sam Belloma, Pine Street. Location: Pittston, 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…