RARE RAILROAD WORKERS STRIKE AGAINST HARRIMAN LINES BUTTON.
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Winning Bid:
$164.44
(Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, March 19, 2014 2:00:00 AM)
Auction:
Auction #211 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1196 in auction 211
Item Description
7/8" with union bug stamp on back. Text reads "Big Strike On The Illinois Central And Harriman Lines." Button was from major 1911 labor action with railroad shop men in 28 cities striking. The rail officials obtained injunctions against the strikers and police and armed guards escorted striker breakers to and from work. There was violence in New Orleans, San Francisco and towns in Mississippi and Tennessee. Historic and rare. NM and displaying Mint.
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