Labor Riot on the Snake River Valley Line
Contractor Huppes faces a violent revolt from his Japanese work crew over summary dismissals and harsh conditions.
“Picks, shovels, wheelbarrows and anything handy were used for weapons.”
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Contractor Huppes faces a violent revolt from his Japanese work crew over summary dismissals and harsh conditions.
“Picks, shovels, wheelbarrows and anything handy were used for weapons.”
A Starbuck farmer secures the return of his stolen livestock while authorities hunt the ringleader of a horse-thief gang.
“Mr. Wellman is congratulating himself on the recovery of nine head of horses that were stolen from his place.”
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