“The Boss of the Section Gang”

Description

Mike Cahooley, an Irish immigrant, goes to work on the railroad; he advances to boss of the section gang. When the company president comes around, he shakes Mike's hand; his workers fear him. He is going home to his wife, but hearers are welcome to visit

Recordings

  • Minta Morgan, "The Boss of the Section Gang" (AFS 922 B2, 1937; on LC61)

References

  1. Roud #8585
  2. BI, RctBotSG

About

Author: Possibly "Cyclone" Harry Hart
Earliest date: 1893 (broadside by Harry Hart)
Found in: US(So)