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Clarksville, Tenn., Railroad Strikes After Money Tightens

January 15, 2003 Todd DeFeo

When the money ran out on the Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville Railroad, employees refused to work and a nearly two-week strike began on Feb. 6, 1868.

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