Debs had joined the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen (BLF) in February 1875 and became active in this fraternal benefit organization; in 1877 he served as a delegate of the Terre Haute lodge to the organization's national convention.
Debs had joined the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen (BLF) in February 1875. Debs became active in this fraternal benefit organization. He served as a delegate of the Terre Haute lodge to the organization's national convention. This was in 1877.