anarchism

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Alexander Berkman (November 21, 1870 – June 28, 1936) was an anarchist known for his political activism and writing. He was a leading member of the anarchist movement in the early 20th century. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Berkman

This was during the mine strike in Colorado that led to the infamous Ludlow Massacre a few days later -- Berkman and the Wobblies had been leading solidarity demonstrations in New York in support of the miners, and this was likely one of those, I would guess.

Also, less than a week before this, Wobblies were clubbed and arrested by the New York police for demonstrations in Union Square: query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?res=F10C12FA3D5E13...

NYT of April 12, 1914 query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=9501E6DA133DE333A... describes the 4/11/1914 demonstration.

Other Bain/LOC photos of the I.W.W. rally in Union Square, New York City:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wall_Street_bombing "The Wall Street bombing occurred at 12:01 pm on September 16, 1920, in the Financial District of Manhattan, New York City. The blast killed 30 people immediately, and another eight died later of wounds sustained in the blast. There were 143 seriously injured, and the total number of injured was in the hundreds. The bombing was never solved, although investigators and historians believe the Wall Street bombing was carried out by Galleanists (Italian anarchists), a group responsible for a series of bombings the previous year. The attack was related to postwar social unrest, labor struggles, and anti-capitalist agitation in the United States."

Funny how even though I have never been to the states. I recognize this street from Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 3.!!