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The Creation of the I.W.W.
Created at a conference in Chicago -
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I.W.W.
From Creation to Haywood's Death -
Haywood, Pettibone, Moyers framed for murder
Governor of Colorodo murdered, the three are framed for the crime and Haywood is taken to trial May 19, 1907 as the others remain in jail. -
Lawerence Strike end
Workers gain increased wages, reduction in hours, and increased compensation for overtime. -
Joe Hill arrested for murder
John and Arling Morrison killed in Salt Lake butcher shop, Joe Hill arrested under suspicion. -
Joe Hill executed
Despite letters of protest from President Wilson, Helen Keller, and Sweden, Joe Hill was executed by firing squad for murder. -
Espionage Act enacted
Allowed police to arrest anyone under suspicion for interfering with the military, very vague terms used against I.W.W. -
Raids and arrests of I.W.W.
Department of Justice raids 48 I.W.W. halls and then arrests 165 members for interfering with the draft and encouraging dissertion. -
Centralia Tragedy
Members of the American Legion Parade run up to the IWW Hall and attack Wobblies. Fire is exchanged. 10 members of the IWW are arrested and trialled -
Haywood Dies
Haywood skips bail in 1921, flees to Russia, and dies on May 18, 1928.