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« on: September 17, 2012, 05:00:56 PM »

This is from an AH TL that I didn't finish. Hope to finish it in a more easy way here, since I have less time than I did last year.

September 6th, 1901
Leon Czolgosz looked at the man he wanted to kill. The President of the United States - William McKinley. Was it his duty as an anarchist to kill an enemy like McKinley? Was it his duty to murder? Leon remembered losing his job due to the Panic of 1893. Leon remembered listening to Emma Goldman and learning the ideology he so dearly devoted his life to. Was it worth it? Knowing his life would end if he should do the deed, Leon walked to the president and shook his hand. Hiding his weapon, Leon walked away. He was an anarchist, but today was not the day for a revolution.
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December 4th, 1901: Teddy displays his progressivism
Vice President Roosevelt gave a speech to a local railroad union in Baltimore today. There, he emphasized his support for more government intervention in the economy, regulation of businesses, and administration support for labor unions. This speech has firmly put the vice president as the most notable progressive in the country.

May 12th, 1902: 100,000 mine workers in Pennsylvania go on strike
Looking for better working conditions, wage increases, and recognition of their union, the United Mine Workers went out to the picket lines today throughout the state of Pennsylvania.

May 20th, 1902: Cuba gains independence
Despite some vocal calls to annex Cuba into the United States, Cuba has gained it's independence from the United States. This comes only four years since the Americans freed Cuba from the Spanish Empire in the Spanish-American War of 1898.

June 3rd, 1902: PA Governor William Stone draws line against strikers
Due to the continuation of the original strike, and more and more strikes popping up throughout the state, the coal industry in Pennsylvania is quickly becoming defunct at this time. In response to this, Pennsylvania Governor William Stone has ordered the PA National Guard to force the strikers back to work.

June 4th, 1902: Confrontation leads to violence in Pennsylvania
A confrontation between striking coal miners against the National Guard and strikebreakers descended into violence today as the crisis escalates even more. Four strikers now lay dead as the strike continues into it's third week. Fearing further escalation, President McKinley asked the coal miners to return to work, and to negotiate peacefully with the coal industry.

June 6th, 1902: Teddy defies president as strike continues, Senator Hanna shows support for McKinley
In a shocking move, Vice President Roosevelt denounced President McKinley's stance on the striking coal miners by showing solidarity with the strikers. In a booming voice, Roosevelt proclaimed:

"Unlike some in the White House, I don't fight for mine owners. I fight for mine workers. I fight for the United Mine Workers of America. Believe me, I am no radical, but you sure bet I believe in the right to unionize. I stand with my friends in Pennsylvania." - Vice President Theodore Roosevelt (R-NY)

July 10th, 1902: Horror as Rice Mill Mine explodes
The Rice Mill Mine, one of the last few remaining mines in operation in Pennsylvania, exploded and has led to the deaths of over 150. Some strikers have begun rioting in the state, as more miners throughout the country strike to show solidarity in response to the tragedy.

BREAKING NEWSJuly 13th, 1902: Chaos in Pittsburgh as Reds proclaim Pittsburgh Commune; Railroad workers go on strike
The crisis in Pennsylvania has now become the most important national crisis in America since the war with Spain in 1898. Days after the tragedy at Rice Mill, the striking coal miners in Pennsylvania have increased and have consumed such cities like Allentown and Reading. In Pittsburgh, a combination of coal miners, steelworkers, and railroad workers have taken over the city, driving out law enforcement and the upper class who reside there. Last night, the Pittsburgh Commune was founded in apparent inspiration from the workers who took over Paris and St. Louis decades ago.

July 15th, 1902: President McKiley orders Feds and National Guard to take back cities
President McKinley ordered federal soldiers to fight back the rebels in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia today. Communes have cropped up all throughout coal country. An elected government has been formed in Pittsburgh as a deadly confrontation seems likely.

July 19th, 1902: Communes in all but Pittsburgh end
The war between communist rebels and the federal government has slowed down to some extent, with federal soldiers beating back most strikers in their communes. Battles continue in the more organized Pittsburgh commune as many are forced back to work.

July 24th, 1902: End of Pittsburgh Commune
The last rebel fighting unit in Pittsburgh has surrendered to federal soldiers. In all, over 1,500 strikers and soldiers have been killed in the last few weeks of violence. The battle in Pittsburgh has become called as "Bloody Pittsburgh" by some.

August 1st, 1902: Politicians differ as calm settles in country
Socialists like Eugene Debs have blamed poor working conditions of mine workers for the revolt. President McKinley and conservatives in both parties have blamed the strikers. Vice President Roosevelt blamed coal mine owners for causing the riots, but called the violence of miners "horrible".

BREAKING NEWSSeptember 4th, 1902: Roosevelt leaves vice presidency in protest against McKinley/Hanna line
In protest against the conservative party line of President McKinley and Senator Mark Hanna, Teddy Roosevelt surprised the political world by resigning from his post as vice president.


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« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2012, 05:04:55 PM »

I am curious to see how this plays out. Continue please Smiley
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« Reply #2 on: September 17, 2012, 05:44:00 PM »

As glad as I am to see this, I must note: McKinley had a record of being very pro-labor, and had been known as a progressive throughout his political career. That includes incidents where he voluntarily, without pay, defended strikers in the 1870's, and once while Governor he only sent in troops to break a strike at the last second and made sure that the strikers weren't harmed by the troops. The man wasn't the corporatist we all love to imagine. As well, the man was a natural consensus builder. I don't see him letting the nation collapse into anarchy like this. Nevertheless, let's see where this leads (Teddy vs. Hanna at the RNC '04!?).
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