Rensselaer Republican, Volume 24, Number 50, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 August 1892 — GRANITE WORKERS’ STRIKE. [ARTICLE]

GRANITE WORKERS’ STRIKE.

'Mie strike of granite workers In the ( New England States, which began thirteen weeks ago, is still on, without either side seeming toxhave an advantagu. The strike has already cost the miners $300,000 for expenses and over SS,OQ®,KXK) in wages. What the employers bsve sacrificed it is impossible to estimate, but it is known that many of theun are on the verge of bankruptcy. One feature of the fight is that, though over 50,0*10 men are engaged in it, no violence or outrage has been com uitted. - ■ ;,' . ; .