Kearney, Denis, 1847-1907

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Politician. President of Workingmen's party of California (1877). Campaigned against capitalists and Chinese labor. Former established Committee of Public Safety to protect their interests. Kearney was arrested but beat charges against him. Eventually his party succeeded in banning Chinese immigration (1882). Kearney subsequently became President of San Francisco Anti-Monopoly League (1883). Letter introduces H.C. Murphy, a professional thug.

From the description of Denis Kearney letter, 1883. (University of the Pacific). WorldCat record id: 34926261

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associatedWith Choynski, I. N. (Isidor Nathan), 1835?-1899, person
associatedWith Floyd, Richard S. person
associatedWith Gray, Horace, 1828-1902. person
associatedWith Howard, William J., person
associatedWith Kelley, Michael Joseph. person
associatedWith Monterey Public Library. California History Room. corporateBody
associatedWith Monterey Public Library. California History Room. corporateBody
associatedWith Murphy, H. C. person
associatedWith San Francisco Anti-Monopoly League. corporateBody
associatedWith Williams, Chauncey Cleveland, 1853-1938. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
California--San Francisco
San Francisco (Calif.)
Pleasanton (Calif.)
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Labor leaders
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Birth 1847

Death 1907

Male

Americans

English

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