The Disturbing Tale of Harry Orchard
In the Colorado Labor Wars, Albert Edward Horsley aka Harry Orchard was one of the chief weapons used by the Western Federation of Miners. He could have been a successful businessman, but he was his own worst enemy. In the end, the only thing he was good at was killing.
Harry Orchard soon after his arrest
Harry Orchard during his trial
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