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MINER STRIKE, 1888. A mob of striking Polish-American miners attacking the coal and iron police near Shenandoah City, Pennsylvania. Front page of Frank Leslies Illustrated Newspaper, 3 February 1888
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MINER STRIKE, 1888. A mob of striking Polish-American miners attacking the coal and iron police near Shenandoah City, Pennsylvania. Front page of Frank Leslies Illustrated Newspaper, 3 February 1888
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1888 Angry Attack Coal Front Page Immigrant Miner News Paper Outdoor Police Polish Rail Road Stone Strike Throwing Working Class Frank Leslie
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a pivotal moment in American labor history - the Miner Strike of 1888. The image showcases a mob of Polish-American miners, fueled by frustration and anger, as they launch an attack on the coal and iron police near Shenandoah City, Pennsylvania. It was such a significant event that it made its way to the front page of Frank Leslies Illustrated Newspaper on February 3rd, 1888. The intensity of this scene is palpable as you witness these hardworking men taking matters into their own hands. With stones in hand, they confront the authorities who were meant to protect them but instead became symbols of oppression. This engraving perfectly encapsulates the raw emotions and determination displayed by these immigrant workers fighting for their rights amidst harsh working conditions. Beyond being just another news story from that era, this photograph represents more than just a strike; it symbolizes the struggles faced by countless individuals within America's working class during this time period. It serves as a reminder of their resilience and collective power against injustice. As we gaze upon this historic image over a century later, we are reminded not only of how far we have come but also how much further there is still to go in ensuring fair treatment for all workers across our nation.
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