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St. Louis’ Civil War

St. Louis’ Civil War

Ken Zimmerman Jr.

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Indy Pub
Año de edición:
2014
Materia
Corrupción política
ISBN:
9781088133552
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On Saturday, May 5, 1900 at 11:30 p.m., the bombing of the Suburban Line at the Wabash and Sarah Street railroad crossing marked the beginning of the St. Louis Street Car Strike of 1900. Before the strike was over, the streets of St. Louis were a battle ground between rich and poor. Read the graphic details about this explosive time.

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