Rheinau in Schwetzingen in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe

Louis Lingg

1864-1887

Photographed by James Hulse, September 23, 2024

1. Louis Lingg Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Tischler und Gewerkschafter

Unzählige streikende Arbeiter verloren am 3. Mai 1886 in Chicago ihr Leben. Viele der Überlebenden der „Haymarket Affair" wurden festgenommen und acht der Verhafteten zum Tode verurteilt. Unter ihnen befand sich der gebürtige Schwetzinger Louis Lingg, der sich schon in jungen Jahren in Mannheim für die Arbeiterbewegung einsetzte. Nach seiner Lehre, den Wanderjahren als Tischlergeselle in Südbaden und in der Schweiz emigrierte er 1885 in die USA. In Chicago betätigte er sich als Funktionär der „Internationalen Schreiner- und Zimmermannsgewerkschaft". Als Delegierter der „Central Labor Union" setzte er sich gezielt gegen soziale Ungerechtigkeiten der Arbeiterschaft ein. Der leidenschaftliche Gewerkschafter fiel einen Tag vor seiner Exekution unter ungeklärten Umständen in seiner Gefängniszelle einem Mordanschlag zum Opfer. Seit 1890 wird jährlich am 1. Mai zum Gedenken der „Haymarket Affair" und als „Kampftag der Arbeiterbewegung" der Tag der Arbeit begangen.

English Translation:
Carpenters and Trade Unionists

Countless

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striking workers lost their lives in Chicago on May 3, 1886. Many of the survivors of the "Haymarket Affair" were arrested and eight of those arrested were sentenced to death. Among them was Louis Lingg, a native of Schwetzingen, who had been involved in the labor movement in Mannheim since he was young. After his apprenticeship and years as a journeyman carpenter in southern Baden and Switzerland, he emigrated to the USA in 1885. In Chicago he worked as an official of the "International Joiners' and Carpenters' Union". As a delegate of the "Central Labor Union", he campaigned specifically against social injustices suffered by the working class. The passionate trade unionist fell victim to an assassination attempt in his prison cell under unclear circumstances one day before his execution. Since 1890, Labor Day has been celebrated every year on May 1 to commemorate the "Haymarket Affair" and as a "day of struggle for the labor movement".

Erected by Schwetzinger Zeitreise.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Labor Unions. A significant historical date for this entry is May 3, 1886.

Location. 49° 23.023′ N, 8° 34.671′ E. Marker is in Schwetzingen, Baden-Württemberg, in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis. It is in Rheinau. It is on Bahnhofanlage just south of Carl-Theodor-Straße. The marker is located in

The view of the Louis Lingg Marker in the park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 23, 2024

2. The view of the Louis Lingg Marker in the park

a small park with a group of 28 panel markers on the west side of the transportation center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Bahnhofanlage 11, Schwetzingen BW 68723, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

Central Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hans Hirsch (here, next to this marker); Clementine Bassermann (here, next to this marker); Max Bassermann (a few steps from this marker); Karl (Freiherr Von) Drais (a few steps from this marker); Heinrich Tiedemann* (a few steps from this marker); Johann Michael Zeyher (a few steps from this marker); Karl Friedrich Schimper (a few steps from this marker); Leopold I. (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schwetzingen.

More about this marker. There is a non-related marker attached on the other side of the post.

Also see . . . Louis Lingg. Wikipedia

On May 4, 1886, Lingg was not present at Haymarket Square for what would be known as the Haymarket Riot. A bomb was thrown into the crowd of policemen by an unidentified person, but prosecutors presented evidence he was involved in making the bomb. Seven men were arrested the next day in connection with the bombing which killed Officer Mathias Degan and other policemen. Lingg himself was discovered in his hiding place on May 14, 1886, when he pulled a revolver
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and fought with two police officers before being arrested. Lingg and eight other anarchists were charged on June 21, 1886, with criminal conspiracy. Lingg and six others were convicted and sentenced to death.

(Submitted on October 29, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 30, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.