Proclamation [to the citizens of Louisville]

Possibly a handbill from 1877. A strike of railroad workmen, employees of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company, demanded a restoration of wages from the reduction that had been made earlier in July 1877. The strike (which occurred in several states) generated a mob of laborers and idle or disorderly persons in the streets. A committee of citizens was organized to aid in preserving order and the mayor issued several proclamations. A riot broke out on the night of the 24th but was promptly suppressed by the authorities, aided by citizens.