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May 26, 1939
The Mcdowell Times
Keystone, Mcdowell County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
Republic Steel Corp. files a $7,500,000 lawsuit in federal court against CIO leaders John L. Lewis and Philip Murray, alleging conspiracy to shut down plants during the 1937 strike. The suit names union officers and 700 Ohio strikers, based on the Clayton Act for treble damages.
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REPUBLIC STEEL SUES
Cleveland, O., May 23.—Republic Steel Corp., principal target of the CIO in its 1937 strike against "little steel," struck back today with a $7,500,000 damage suit.
Republic, the nation's third largest steel producer, in a federal court action named John L. Lewis, CIO chieftain; Philip Murray, CIO V-P, and other officers of the CIO and its constituent Steel Workers Organization Committee and Amalgamated Association of Iron, Tin and Steel Workers of North America.
These defendants, as were approximately 700 Ohioans who Republic identified as "individual strikers and union officers."
Republic charges a conspiracy to close its plants. Tom Girdler is head of the Republic Co.
The suit is based on the Clayton Act allowing treble damages and attorneys fees. Republic claimed damages of 2,500,000.
Cleveland, O., May 23.—Republic Steel Corp., principal target of the CIO in its 1937 strike against "little steel," struck back today with a $7,500,000 damage suit.
Republic, the nation's third largest steel producer, in a federal court action named John L. Lewis, CIO chieftain; Philip Murray, CIO V-P, and other officers of the CIO and its constituent Steel Workers Organization Committee and Amalgamated Association of Iron, Tin and Steel Workers of North America.
These defendants, as were approximately 700 Ohioans who Republic identified as "individual strikers and union officers."
Republic charges a conspiracy to close its plants. Tom Girdler is head of the Republic Co.
The suit is based on the Clayton Act allowing treble damages and attorneys fees. Republic claimed damages of 2,500,000.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Republic Steel
Cio Strike
Lawsuit
Conspiracy
John L Lewis
Tom Girdler
Clayton Act
What entities or persons were involved?
John L. Lewis
Philip Murray
Tom Girdler
Where did it happen?
Cleveland, O.
Story Details
Key Persons
John L. Lewis
Philip Murray
Tom Girdler
Location
Cleveland, O.
Event Date
May 23
Story Details
Republic Steel Corp. sues CIO leaders and union officers for $7,500,000, alleging conspiracy to close plants during the 1937 strike against little steel.