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Remember When: Lower Burrell man's diary documented destruction during Great Railroad Strike of 1877
It was known as the Great Railroad Strike of 1877. Pittsburgh was among the hardest hit cities in the country during the riots, with 61 deaths and 124 injuries. The Union Depot and 38 other ...
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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 ...
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THE SITUATION AT HARRISBURG.; A STRIKE BEGUN TRAINS STOPPED AND DISABLED SERIOUS TROUBLE EXPECTED.
A strike was inaugurated on the Middle Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad this morning ... guarded by the strikers. Great excitement has existed in the neighborhood of the depot all day.