Terrace
Named in 2 stories. Back to all names
- May 26, 1888The Scab Who Spoke Out: A Newcastle Miner’s Defense Against the 'Ring'In a fiery letter to the editor, a coal miner defends his decision to cross the picket line during a violent strike, accusing union leaders of forming a tyrannical ring and replacing loyal workers with non-union laborers.Kent, WA
- May 27, 1888The Newcastle Standoff: Labor’s Last Stand in the Shadow of the MinesAs Seattle prepares for its Fourth of July celebrations, a violent labor dispute in nearby Newcastle threatens to shut down the region's timber industry. The Knights of Labor demand the reinstatement of fired worker Kelly Ramsey, while company officials and county authorities clash over jurisdiction, legality, and the very definition of union power.Seattle, WA