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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1854 | 2 |
| 1858 | 2 |
| 1859 | 3 |
| 1861 | 3 |
| 1862 | 9 |
| 1863 | 2 |
| 1865 | 1 |
| 1871 | 1 |
| 1872 | 8 |
| 1876 | 38 |
| 1877 | 31 |
| 1878 | 31 |
| 1879 | 5 |
| 1880 | 7 |
| 1882 | 6 |
| 1883 | 65 |
| 1884 | 27 |
| 1885 | 45 |
| 1886 | 23 |
| 1887 | 23 |
| 1888 | 41 |
| 1889 | 77 |
| 1890 | 19 |
| 1891 | 86 |
| 1892 | 153 |
| 1893 | 155 |
| 1894 | 131 |
| 1895 | 192 |
| 1897 | 9 |
| 1898 | 25 |
| 1899 | 47 |
| 1900 | 9 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1903 | 97 |
| 1904 | 92 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1907 | 8 |
| 1908 | 60 |
| 1909 | 133 |
| 1910 | 43 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1914 | 16 |
| 1915 | 32 |
| 1916 | 67 |
| 1917 | 26 |
| 1918 | 2 |
| 1922 | 4 |
| 1923 | 21 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1925 | 5 |
5 stories matching oper
- Railroad Shopmen Plot a Grand Union Federation
A secret initiative seeks to unite mechanical trades across every railroad west of the Mississippi to force a general wage hike.
- Ban on Prison-Made Goods Moves Toward Law
A landmark federal bill championed by the American Federation of Labor aims to stop the interstate trade of convict-made products, protecting free workers from unfair competition.
- Washington’s New Industrial Insurance Program Hits Its Stride
A progress report from the state’s Workmen’s Compensation Commission reveals a busy start, thousands of claims, and the curious realities of the injured worker's experience.
- The Mayor's Pitch to Organized Labor
Mayor H.B. Hassell defends his administration's shift to day labor for city projects, framing it as a direct conflict between public interest and private contractors.
- The Great Rail Strike Cripples Pacific Northwest Logistics
Defective equipment and massive delays plague the Harriman system as the national strike by railway workers intensifies.