Today in 1877 Anti-Chinese nativist agitators at a huge outdoor rally in San Francisco about the economic depression and unemployment organized by the Workingmen’s Party of the United States incite a two-day riot of ethnic violence against Chinese workers, resulting in four deaths and the destruction of property. Five years later, President Chester Arthur signed the federal Chinese Exclusion Act, prohibiting immigration of Chinese laborers.
The Association of Retired Members held a banquet May 10, 2012 at Local 355's Baltimore hall to close their 2012 Bowling Season. Photos are available for viewing here.