The Seal of Silence
- 1913
- 20m
A railroad plant is set afire by striking workmen, and the firemen are prevented from extinguishing the flames by the infuriated strikers. The troops are called out and martial law prevails.... Read allA railroad plant is set afire by striking workmen, and the firemen are prevented from extinguishing the flames by the infuriated strikers. The troops are called out and martial law prevails. John Owens, who was counseling the men to take peaceful methods, is charged with inciting... Read allA railroad plant is set afire by striking workmen, and the firemen are prevented from extinguishing the flames by the infuriated strikers. The troops are called out and martial law prevails. John Owens, who was counseling the men to take peaceful methods, is charged with inciting the riot and is given a 10-year sentence. Mrs. Owens lives in poverty and her two childre... Read all