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John Mitchell, 1870-1919 IL17 |
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Pioneer resident of Spring Valley. Achieved national prominence in the settlement of the Pennsylvania anthracite miners strike in 1902 with the cooperation of President Theodore Roosevelt. President of the United Mine Workers, 1889-1908. Author of two widely-read books on union recognition. Often acclaimed as an enlightened and fair minded labor leader.
Int: May & E. Dakota; Strong Ave. & W. Dakota; Caroline & S. Spaulding, Spring Valley Bureau County Illinois.
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