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Mr. Pullman

Industrialist whose company town and labor policies were critiqued.

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Also known as George Pullman

First appearance: ix a decade of economic discussion

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With Jane Addams (rivalry): Jane Addams criticized George Pullman's paternalistic company town and labor practices, leading to ideological conflict during the Pullman Strike. With Jane Addams (rivalry): Jane Addams…

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