December 24, 1913: At a Christmas party organized by striking miners in Calumet, Michigan, someone shouted "Fire," and during the ensuing rush for the exit, 79 people, including 54 children, were crushed to death. It is very widely believed that the culprit was an opponent of the union. (Wikipedia)

1913 MASSACRE
by Woody Guthrie

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Traditional Ballad Index
Wikipedia article about the song
Well-known recordings of the song include those by Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, Arlo Guthrie, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, and Alex Campbell.
Live recording by Christy Moore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvnazELFb5k