Edwin Butterworth Oldham Reports. Page 1. Spinners Strike.

Continued from Accession no. D-BUT/F/39 (see below for link).

Strikes in Preston. "...may affect the disposition of the Oldham turnouts - the operatives by the publication of an handbill of a yellow colour entitled 'Latest official News from Preston' & dated Council (Operative) Room Preston Feb 16, represent the spinners of Preston to have obtained 12 1/2 to 20 per cent of an advance, & yet acknowledge 'a goodly number are in the streets who will have to contend with difficulties for some time...'"