Tag: Mother Jones
Annual observance revives spirits of Mother Jones and ‘General’ Alexander Bradley
This year marks the 125th anniversary of the Battle of Virden
By ROBERT KELLY
Correspondent
Mt. Olive, IL — The 19th century spirits of both the late...
‘Fight Like Hell’ author visits Union Miners Cemetery in Mt. Olive
By ROBERT KELLY
Correspondent
Mt. Olive, IL – Mary Harris “Mother Jones” was a true hero of the early Labor Movement in the United States, and...
‘Mother Jones’ says Amazon workers need a union
By CARL GREEN
Illinois Correspondent
Edwardsville, IL – Southwestern Illinois has its own “Mother Jones,” the actress Loretta Williams of Jerseyville, who took on the role...
Mother Jones remembered on Miners Day
Mt. Olive, IL – Mother Jones and the fallen miners that she held in such high esteem were remembered and honored on Miners Day,...
Mother Jones inducted into Mining Hall of Fame
The well-known Mother Jones historian, Rosemary Feurer of Northern Illinois University, reports that the great Labor leader has received another honor – being inducted...
Mother Jones returns for May Day honors
By ROBERT KELLY
Correspondent
Mt. Olive, IL – The legendary Labor leader and activist Mother Jones was honored at the annual May Day ceremony here for...
Mother Jones musical will be presented May Day weekend
“Mother Jones in Heaven,” the highly regarded musical drama about the life of the great Labor leader Mother Jones, written by Sy Kahn, will...
Catherine DeRorre: Good Samaritan to mining families
History program honors her and Mother Jones
By ROBERT KELLY
Special Correspondent
Collinsville, IL – One of the brave and dynamic women who helped build the Labor...
History event will portray Katie DeRorre, Mother Jones
Collinsville, IL – Labor history will feature prominently this Saturday, March 23, in a free and public celebration of Women’s History Month called Women...
Mother Jones, Lucy Parsons left legacy of courage, activism
By CARL GREEN
Illinois Correspondent
Springfield, IL – While Mary Harris “Mother” Jones was barnstorming America to organize coal miners, end child labor and fight injustice...