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Today in History: Police Open Fire During Ipswich Labor Strike

6/10/2025

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On June 10, 1913, during the Ipswich Mills strike in Massachusetts, police opened fire on a crowd of striking textile workers, resulting in one death and multiple injuries. The strike, which began on April 22, ultimately ended in defeat for the workers by the end of July, highlighting the intense labor struggles of the era.

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On June 10, 1913, during the Ipswich Mills strike in Massachusetts, police opened fire on a crowd of striking textile workers, resulting in one death and multiple injuries. The strike, which began on April 22, ultimately ended in defeat for the workers by the end of July, highlighting the intense labor struggles of the era.