A collection of appeals, speeches, legal pleadings, and commentary assembled around the prosecution and conviction of two foreign-born workmen, arguing their innocence and condemning procedural irregularities. The text juxtaposes courtroom arguments, public statements by intellectuals and labor leaders, and activist responses to trace how political pressure, anti-immigrant sentiment, and class dynamics shaped public perception and legal outcomes. It uses the case to examine Americanization, civil liberties, and the relationship between the judiciary, the press, and organized labor, presenting both documentary material and interpretive critique.