A History of Political Prisoners
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On this day June 29, 1898

Haymarket defendant Michael Schwab dies of prison TB

Haymarket defendant Michael Schwab dies of prison TB

Michael Schwab, German-American labour organiser, Haymarket defendant, and anarchist, died from tuberculosis contracted whilst in prison. He was framed along with seven others for organising for the 8-hour day.

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