Peter M. Arthur
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Peter M. Arthur (1831 – 17 July 1903) was a Scottish immigrant to the United States who was leader of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers (BLE) for many years. He led his union in a major ten-month strike against the CB&Q Railroad in 1888, and lost badly.
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Peter M. Arthur | |
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Born | Peter McArthur 1831 (1831) Paisley, Scotland |
Died | 17 July 1903 (1903-07-18) (aged 72) |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Trade union functionary |
Known for | Grand Chief Engineer of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers |
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