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Riot by railroad workers at Martinsburg on the Baltimore-Ohio Railroad, USA, 1877
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Riot by railroad workers at Martinsburg on the Baltimore-Ohio Railroad, USA, 1877
Riot by Baltimore-Ohio Railroad workers at Martinsburg, West Virginia, USA, 1877. The riot occurred after workers went on strike because the company cut their wages. Federal troops were sent in to restore order, but the events at Martinsburg sparked a series of further strikes and riots across the country
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Anger Armed Disorder Dispute Employment Fury Industrial Action Labour Relations Oxford Science Archive Rage Railway Worker Riot Rioter Rioting Steam Locomotive Strike Striker Train Violence Violent West Virginia Grievance Martinsburg Wood Engraving
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Caption: "Riot by railroad workers at Martinsburg on the Baltimore-Ohio Railroad, USA, 1877". This powerful print captures a moment of intense unrest and social upheaval in American history. In 1877, Baltimore-Ohio Railroad workers in Martinsburg, West Virginia took to the streets in protest after their wages were slashed by the company. The image depicts a scene of chaos and disorder as enraged workers clash with authorities. The smoke-filled air is thick with tension as armed rioters express their anger and frustration through acts of violence. A steam locomotive looms ominously in the background, symbolizing both progress and oppression. This wood engraving from the 19th century serves as a haunting reminder of an era marked by labor disputes and strained industrial relations. The events at Martinsburg ignited a nationwide wave of strikes and riots that spread like wildfire across America. To restore order, federal troops were dispatched to quell the unrest. However, this only fueled further discontent among workers who felt marginalized by unfair employment practices. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness not only the grievances of railway employees but also glimpse into a larger struggle for worker's rights during this tumultuous period in American history. The intensity captured within this image reflects both the violent rage that erupted on that fateful day as well as the determination of individuals fighting for better working conditions. Photo credit: Unknown (creator), "Riot by railroad workers at Martinsburg on the Baltimore-Ohio Railroad
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