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"Statement by Melvin Manus", 1914 May 23

 

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Title: "Statement by Melvin Manus"
Date: 1914 May 23
Creator: Melvin Manus

Document Type:
Statement
Description:
In his statement, Melvin Manus details various intimidation methods used by the strikers. He and his whife overheard C. A. Henson and the Williams family, who were strikers, say that "if the balance of the help did not all come out of the Mill they were bound to get a whipping." He states a crowd of strikers and railroad workers threatened that "all houses which the Company had caused to be vacated by those taking part in the strike would be burned." He was also told that Harris Gober had said that if he and his wife did not join the strike, Gober would stop their groceries.
Language:
English
Subjects:
Threats, intimidation, and violence
Subjects:
Mill workers

Rights Information
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Rights Statement:
This item is in the public domain.

Physical Item Information
Physical Size:
8.5"x11"
Extent:
1 p.
Condition:
Good
Drawing Type:
 
Unique ID:
ms004-037
Collection:
MS004
Box:
5
Folder:
6 Threats 1914

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