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November 13 - The Cherry Mine Disaster

November 13, 2019

On this day in Labor History the year was 1909. On this tragic day, 259 coal miners died in a mine in Cherry, Illinois. The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad opened the mine in 1905 to supply coal for their trains. Most of the miners were immigrants, primarily Italian. Many could not speak English.

Labor History in 2:00

Labor History in 2:00

November 13 - The Cherry Mine Disaster

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