Everett massacre
The Everett massacre, also known as Bloody Sunday, was an armed confrontation between local authorities and members of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) union, commonly called "Wobblies". It took place in Everett, Washington, on Sunday, November 5, 1916. The event marked a time of rising tensions in Pacific Northwest labor history.
| Everett massacre | |||
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Funeral of Felix Baran | |||
| Date | November 5, 1916 | ||
| Location | 47°58′46″N 122°13′13″W | ||
| Goals | Labor rights Wage increase | ||
| Methods | Strikes, protests, demonstrations | ||
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| Lead figures | |||
Thomas H. Tracy Donald McRae | |||
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