Hellraisers Journal: Annie Clemenc Arrested Along with 98 Other Strikers and Sympathizers Marching in Fierce Blizzard

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Quote Annie Clemenc, Die Behind Flag, Mnrs Bltn, Sept 16, 1913—————

Hellraisers Journal -Tuesday November 11, 1913
Calumet, Michigan – Ninety-Nine Arrested Marching in Fierce Blizzard

From The Calumet News of November 8, 1913:

MI Annie Clemenc Arrested with 98 Others Marching in Blizzard, CNs p8, Nov 8, 1913

Cavalrymen stationed in Calumet this morning [November 8] arrested ninety-nine strikers and sympathizers on a blanket charge of violating the injunction [against picketing]. The arrests were made on Calumet avenue near the M. E. church, between 6 and 7 o’clock. A parade, headed by “Big Annie” Clemenc, proceeded north from Red Jacket road and when a number of workmen passed the marchers yelled and cursed them, it is alleged…..

From El Paso Herald of November 9, 1913:

Parade in Blizzard, Annie Clemenc Leads Pickets, El P Hld p1, Nov 9, 1913

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