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Remember When: Lower Burrell man's diary documented destruction during Great Railroad Strike of 1877
in 1877, the railroads colluded with one another to cut their workers’ pay by 10%, which resulted in unrest and rioting across the country. It was known as the Great Railroad Strike of 1877.
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TROUBLESOME ENGINEERS.; THE STRIKE ON THE BOSTON AND MAINE RAILROAD HOW THE TOWNS ALONG THE ROAD ARE AFFECTED BY THE STRIKE.
BOSTON, Feb. 15. The striking engineers of the Boston and Maine Railroad remain firm, and express their confidence in eventually carrying the fight; but meanwhile the managers ... View Full Articl ...