[PDF] A History Of Washington States Coal Industry eBook

Author : David Bullock
Publisher : Washington State University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 38,31 MB
Release : 2014
Category : History
ISBN : 9780874223255

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Sleepy little Roslyn has always been a coal town, ever since a railway company opened the first mine in 1886. Strikes are a way of life for central Washington miners and their families, but Tuesday, April 3, 1934, is different. This time, the labor shutdown divides families and pits neighbor against neighbor. Fearful children beg their fathers not to cross picket lines. ¿I¿d rather have you yellow than dead,¿ one sobs. Supporters of the Western Miners Union of America¿ordinary wives, mothers, sisters, and daughters¿pelt cars with rocks, rotten eggs, pine cones, and cow pies. They curse and shriek insults. As the morning wears on, their taunts and assaults escalate. They fight for their husbands, fathers, brothers, and sons¿tough men performing dangerous jobs. The miners and their families want safer working conditions, fair wages, and a reasonable workday. They had expected their longtime national union, the United Mine Workers of America, to stand strong during contract negotiations. Instead, UMWA leaders chose dismissive actions, setting the stage for the rise of a new local organization, the Western Miners Union of America. With a country in the midst of a national economic depression, the fledgling group faces opposition from a mighty labor union, a powerful railroad empire, and even their own government. Communist activists and other radical labor groups offer support. But when conflicting alliances turn residents of Roslyn, Cle Elem, and Ronald against each other, a heated and violent battle follows, leaving deep, lasting scars.

Author : John C. Shideler
Publisher :
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 48,71 MB
Release : 2006-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780971046443

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A history of Cle Elum and Roslyn, two coal mining towns in Washington state. The book begins with a brief introduction to the area's geological origins. Chapters address Native American residents, the pioneer era, the discovery of coal and the arrival of the Northern Pacific Railway, mining and logging, the decline of coal mining, and the end of the coal mining era. Note: Roslyn, WA, was the filming location for the popular television series "Northern Exposure."

Author : John M. Goodfellow
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 1 pages
File Size : 26,62 MB
Release : 2019
Category : History
ISBN : 1467103993

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"In the 1880s, Seattle became a major coal port in the United States. By 1908, Puget Sound was the third-largest coal port, after New York and Baltimore. For Seattle, the major coal mines were in Issaquah, New Castle, Renton, and Black Diamond, with many other smaller mines throughout King County. Until the petroleum revolution, Seattle exported most of its coal to San Francisco. Because of coal, Seattle became a center for skilled engineers, machinists, and miners for the maritime, manufacturing, mining, and railroad industries, differentiating itself from other lumber towns on Puget Sound. Seattle's Coal Legacy is the story of a frontier town going through an industrial revolution in its own time. The skills and knowledge developed during the coal era--engineering, finance, transportation, manufacturing, etc.--made Seattle the major city it is today."-- Provided by publisher.

Author : Edwin J. Saunders
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 25,84 MB
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781021700292

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A detailed and insightful analysis of the coal fields in Kittitas County, this book explores the geology and geography of the region, as well as the history of coal mining in the area. Saunders' expert perspective is invaluable for anyone seeking to understand the coal industry in Washington. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Elwood Evans
Publisher :
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 12,79 MB
Release : 1893
Category : Industrial statistics
ISBN :

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Includes the discovery settlement and development of Washington State; material development and natural resources of the State; industry and resources by county including statistics for the State and the history of Washington's World Fair Commission.