Conditions in the Copper Mines of Michigan


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Conditions in the Copper Mines of Michigan, Vol. 1


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Excerpt from Conditions in the Copper Mines of Michigan, Vol. 1: Hearings Before a Subcommittee of the Committee on Mines and Mining, House of Representatives, Sixty-Third Congress, Second Session; February 9-14, 1914 The understanding of the committee is that the miners have asked for this investigation; in other words, that they are what may be termed the petitioners in this proceeding. Assuming that to be the correct status, after consultation with and b agreement of counsel for both sides, the committee has decided to car the miners' side of this controversy first; and thereafter the committee will hear the mine Operators; after which the miners will be afforded a brief hear ing in rebuttal 'if they so desire. Such other parties as may desire to present any facts will be heard at such times as may be convenient to them and the committee. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.




Conditions in the Copper Mines of Michigan


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Investigates working conditions, wages, alleged mis- treatment of laborers, and charges of peonage in the copper mining industry in Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon Counties in Michigan. Also inquires into role of Michigan National Guard during strikes against mining companies. Feb. 10-14 hearings were held in Hancock, Michigan.




Conditions in the Copper Mines of Michigan


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Focuses on role of Michigan National Guard in strike activities and related disorders in the Michigan copper mining industry. Hearings were held in Hancock, Mich.