Blows, Bottles, Bumps, Bruises - March 24, 1896

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And a measure of bad temper.


It is hard to beat shooting at each other for violent response but, a day later, what the sides lack in weaponry they make up for in enthusiasm determination. At one factory, the strikers gather while the workers inside wait, and wait, and wait longer to actually leave the building. The workday ends at 5:00 but most don't attempt to go home until 6:45. This doesn't prevent the ensuing fight. The attacked scab is a German only-speaking immigrant.

Also of note, some of the special order tailors are lured back to work by promise of increase wages and fewer hours. These include one Paul Masek living at 646 W. 18th Street, three doors down from Charles and Mary Vokoun who were living at 640 W. 18th Street, among many other residents of 18th.

Meanwhile, at least one tailor organization, Manufacturing Tailors' Beneficial Association, comes out against the strike and, in opposition, to the United Garment Workers of America. Can a house divided stand?





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