Louis Tikas
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Louis Tikas, born Elias Anastasios Spantidakis, was the main labor union organizer at the Ludlow camp during the 14-month strike known as the Colorado Coalfield War in southern Colorado, between Septe
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Louis Tikas just before his departure for America in 1906
The Ludlow Monument, which was erected by the United Mine Workers of America; a statue of Louis Tikas can be seen on the left.
Ceremony dedicating the Tikas Bronze in Trinidad, Colorado on 23 June 2018.
Karl Linderfelt
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Karl E. Linderfelt was a soldier, mine worker, soldier of fortune, and officer in the Colorado National Guard. He was reported to have been responsible for an attack upon, and the ultimate death of, s
Louis Tikas
…broke out, lasting all day. By 7:00 pm, the camp was aflame. Tikas remained in the camp the entire day and was there when the fire started. Lieutenant Karl Linderfelt, a rival of Tikas' during much of the strike, broke the butt of his gun over Tikas' head. Tikas was later found shot to death, one bullet through his…
Karl Linderfelt, center.