Northwest History. Alaska. Science. United States.

Juneau Strikers Stage Brief Riot Juneau Strikers Stage Brief Riot JUNEAU, Alaska, June 24. (AP) —A brief riot, vi.lth several fist fights and explosion of one gas bomb, occurred here today when a determined attempt was made by non union men an-d special police to reopen the Alaska-Juneau gold Flanke...

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Published: 1936
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Summary:Juneau Strikers Stage Brief Riot Juneau Strikers Stage Brief Riot JUNEAU, Alaska, June 24. (AP) —A brief riot, vi.lth several fist fights and explosion of one gas bomb, occurred here today when a determined attempt was made by non union men an-d special police to reopen the Alaska-Juneau gold Flanked by 100 citizens sworn in as special police, and by deputy U. S. marshals, more than 200 mine workers marched from the Arctic Brotherhood hall 'to the mine office for registration, and in front of the union miners hall a desperate attempt was made to break up the parade.