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The Labor herald (1886-1886)
Content Provider | Library of Congress - Newspapers |
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Temporal Coverage | 1886-1886 |
Description | The Labor Herald, initiated by the Knights of Labor in Richmond, Virginia, debuted on September 15, 1885. Led by William H. Mullen, a member of the Knights of Labor and Typographical Union Local 90, it aimed to enlighten workers about the organization's objectives and societal issues. The paper, measuring 21” by 27¾” and priced at five cents per copy, advocated for labor rights, detailed women's struggles, and covered local and national politics. Notably, it backed a boycott of Baughman Brothers, Richmond's lone nonunion print shop, until legal actions stifled its efforts. Despite Mullen's nomination for the House of Representatives in 1886, indictments and declining Knights of Labor membership led to the paper's eventual closure, mirroring the organization's decline. NDLI hosts contents from/of year 1886 of this newspaper. |
Online Computer Library Center | 35447882 |
Library of Congress Control Number | sn96096625 |
Language | English |
Access Restriction | Open |
Jurisdiction | United States of America |