On a chilly autumn morning in Spokan (not to be confused with the Idaho city of the same name) on November 5, 1909, a group of unlicensed orators descended upon Main Avenue, determined to spread their message to the masses. The Industrial Workers of the World had offered a free breakfast to anyone who would promise to take to the streets and speak out, and the response was overwhelming.
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Key Facts
- State: Nevada
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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