Tag: December 1920
Miners Take a Stand: West Virginia Coal Operators Face Union Fury
In a bold move, the United Mine Workers of America have vowed to continue their struggle against the coal operators of Alabama and Mingo County, West Virginia. On December 5, 1920, union officials announced that the miners’ international board had unanimously adopted a resolution to carry on the fight for collective bargaining rights. The miners…
Sinn Fein Sabotage Wrecks Cork: Irish Rebellion Burns City to Ashes
In the early hours of December 2, 1920, a wave of destruction swept through the city of Cork, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. The business district, a hub of commerce and industry, teetered on the brink of collapse as shops and buildings were set ablaze. Thomas O’Gorman, a prominent figure in the…
