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In early 1919, Father Patrick J. Waters, professor of Dogmatic Theology at St. John Seminary, traveled to Lawrence at the request of Cardinal William H. O Connell, Archbishop of Boston, to investigate an ongoing labor dispute between textile mill workers and owners. His written report was submitted on April 12, 1919, and resides within the records of St. John Seminary held by the archive.
The events that took place in Lawrence and Father Waters report will be presented in two parts. This week s column will focus on the cause of the strike, and positions of the public, mill owners, and church in that city. The next installment will discuss Father Waters general observations, his opinion on how the situation can be resolved, and a final analysis.