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On July 15, 1894, Deputy Sheriff B.W. Pearce of Jefferson County, Alabama, was fatally shot while attempting to intervene in a labor dispute involving striking miners. Pearce, along with several other deputies, sought to prevent the strikers from attacking non-union workers. During this confrontation, Pearce was killed, marking a significant escalation in the tensions between labor forces and law enforcement in the region.
In the aftermath of Pearce's death, warrants were issued for a f ...Read More
In the aftermath of Pearce's death, warrants were issued for a f ...Read More
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B.W. Pearce
Male
Birmingham
AL
1894-07-15
B.W.
Pearce
11/20/2025
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What a tragic series of events. I can't stop thinking about the immense pressure and danger law enfo... ...Read More
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