The Repercussions
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News headlines accused the strikers of anarchist sympathies. |
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On July 10 Debs and others were indicted and arrested for obstructing the mail and hindering interstate commerce. |
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A general strike in Chicago failed and was not supported by Gompers of AFL |
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On July 17 Debs and others were arrested for violating the injunction. Debs served six months in Woodstack prison. |
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