Statement of the Executive Board of the Western Federation of Miners
Statement criticizes Colorado Governor James Hamilton Peabody for calling out the Colorado militia to suppress and arrest striking miners during the Colorado Labor Wars, which includes the recent arrest of Western Federation of Miners President Charles Moyer. The statement criticizes President Roosevelt as being a “military Napoleon” and recommends that citizens should end his political career.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-05-20