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MAY 11, 1894North Yakima, WA

The Commonwealers' Battle for the Rails

Striking workers and the unemployed attempt to travel across Washington via hijacked trains, triggering violent clashes with federal marshals.

“The men here who are familiar with the river say they will have no trouble at the present high stage of water, as the boat is very strong. The current at this point is now running nearly seven miles an hour and they will simply go with it.”
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