Trinidad, Colo., December 10, 1913 – The Colorado coal fields are on the brink of chaos as the coal strike situation takes a deadly turn. The fragile peace has been shattered by the brutal murder of three mine guards and a chauffeur on November 8, near La Veta. The incident, which has sent shockwaves through the community, has been linked to a pair of strikers who confessed to the crime after their arrest.
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Key Facts
- State: Colorado
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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