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Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, August 4, 1877, Railroad Riot Extra

A striking cover from the August 4, 1877 Railroad Riot Extra from Leslie's Illustrated emphasizes the tone of newspaper coverage of the Railroad Strike.

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Pennsylvania - The Strike On The Pennsylvania Railroad - A Mob Burning Trains Of Cars and Railroad Property At The Round House Near Pittsburgh, On The Night of Saturday, July 21st

About this Document

  • Source: Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper
  • Source: Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper
  • Citation: The Newberry Library
  • Date: August 4, 1877