Move on or be Clubbed: The Jacksonville Streetcar Strike of 1912 - Tuesday at 7!

[Miss Fixit]

The Jacksonville Historical Society presents "Move on or be Clubbed: The Jacksonville Streetcar Strike of 1912", a presentation by University of Central Florida history professor Dr. Robert Cassanello on Tuesday, September 18th at Old St. Andrew's, 317 A. Philip Randolph Boulevard.  A reception will be held at 6:30 pm with the program at 7 p.m.

Here's a summary:

"On October 28, 1912, streetcar motormen and conductors of the Jacksonville Traction Company went on strike.  Soon the strike evolved into one of the most violent labor disturbances in city history.  Violence along streetcar tracks in the city's downtown and in outlying neighborhoods threatened both operators and passengers.  Tracks were ripped up, and gunfire was directed into passing streetcars.  By November 1, nearly the entire military force of Florida was on duty in Jacksonville.....University of Central Florida history professor, Dr. Robert Cassanello, presents a riveting account of the city's 1912 labor dispute.:

Admission is free but donations are greatly appreciated!

[thelakelander]

This should be good.  Here is nice little read about the strike:

http://fch.ju.edu/FCH-2005/Kabat-Labor%20Insurgence%20in%20the%20Deep%20South.htm

[Noone]

Sounds more like a Pub Crawl primer!