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The Matewan Massacre

Stuff You Should Know

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Unrest in the Coal Fields

This chapter examines the cycle of labor unrest in West Virginia, focusing on the Paint Creek-Cabin Creek strike and the violent measures taken by mining companies against union efforts. It reveals the brutal tactics of the Baldwin-Feltz Detective Agency and the lasting effects of these conflicts on labor rights.

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