Federal troops ordered into West Virginia coal regions
The U S Army assumes control of West Virginia as Governor Morgan abdicates in favor of General Bandholtz who will command troops entering the state. A proclamation is planned restricting arms except for peace officers as martial law looms amid miners’ union tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. VA
Charleston
United States Army
West Virginia
E. F. Morgan
H. H. Bandholtz
Morgan
Bandholtz
Morgan and Bandholtz Seek to Avert War in Mingo
Gov. E F Morgan of West Virginia and Brig Gen H H Bandholtz urge restraint as coal mine troubles threaten a broader war. Federal troops requested. Bandholtz likely to command if sent. Front under heavy shelling. Blair mountain and Mill Creek reports hold ground. Sheriff Chafin mobilizes forces. authorities rush more men and machine guns to mountain areas. Miners and residents fear rapid escalation without quick action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singe
E. F. Morgan
West Virginia
H. H. Bandholtz
Morgan
Mingo
Blair Mountain
Mill Creek
Crooked Creek
Chafin
Red Neck
Cam
American Legion Band Elects Officers in Reorganization
The American Legion Band met at the armory Thursday evening to elect officers for the coming year and plan rehearsals. William Junod became director with G Everett Bus Stephenson as assistant director and business manager. Levi Stephenson was secretary and Dwight Junod treasurer. A Sunday rehearsal is set for 2 PM at the armory. Government band instruments, secured with Congressman I M Foster’s help, arrived after Aug 23. Will Junod is noted as an experienced director, promising one of southern Ohio’s best bands. The group emphasizes trained musician members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Armory
William Junod
G. Everett
Bus) Stephenson
Levi Stephenson
Dwight Junod
I. M. Foster
Will Junod
Ohio
Miners and county forces clash on 25 mile Logan Boone front
In a dawn battle across a ridge between Logan and Boone counties miners and county forces fight a bitter 25 mile front. The skirmish lasts until late morning with heavy machine gun fire and advancing troops. Casualty figures and losses remain unconfirmed with reports ranging up to 30 killed and unclear numbers wounded or captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
W. Va
Boone
Federal Troops Ordered Into West Virginia Coal Fields
Washington dispatch reports Major General James G. Harbord ordered federal troops into the West Virginia coal fields after miners defied President Harding. The 26th Infantry from Camp Dix and the 19th Infantry from Camp Sherman entrained, with Bandholtz to command and Charleston and St Albans as initial bases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Harbord
Harris
War Department
26Th Infantry
Camp Dix
N. J
19Th Infantry
Camp Sherman
H. H. Bandholtz
Charleston
President Harding
Bandholtz
Morgan
West Virginia
Harding
General Bandholtz
26Th Infan
Charles
T. Albans
Martial Law Set as Troops Enter Southwest Counties
Federal troops move into southwestern counties to impose martial law, suspending civil authority and forcing idle miners to resume work. Forces from Logan and McDowell Mingo counties guard mountain passes, with Logan units in the Guyandotte valley and Charleston headquarters directing operations as rail lines serve the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Murray
Bandholtz
Guyandotte
Logan
McDowell
Mingo
Miners’ Army
Boone County
Logan County
Charleston
Cabin Creek
Cabin Creek Junction
Battle in Boone Logan mine war zone continues
Fighting persisted through the night along the Boone Logan county mine war front near Mills Creek. Miners attacked causing a defender retreat as reinforcements arrived and exchanges intensified with machine gun fire. Casualties unknown though wounding noted. Logan county forces claimed captures. Federal troops expected to end the conflict today.
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Logan
W. Va
Boone-Logan County
Mills Creek
Logan County
West Virginia
United Mine Workers
Troops Move From Camp Dix To Mine War District West Virginia
The first section of the 26th infantry left Camp Dix New Jersey before 11 am heading to the mine war district in West Virginia. About nine hundred fully equipped troops traveled in the first troop train under Colonel C A Martin with a second train planned to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp DIX
N. J
26Th Infantry
Mine War District
West Virginia
C. A. Martin
Woman dies as bandits raid Milwaukee area farm
Four armed men attempted a robbery at the Hoyer farm near Milwaukee. Mrs Sophie Hoyer resisted and was shot and killed. Her daughter lost an arm. husband and daughter wounded. Hoyer not seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Sophie Hoyer
Wounderther
Hoyer
West Virginia miners prepare to lay down arms
By Harold D. Jacobs West Virginia civil war nears end as about six thousand miners prepare to pocket arms and return home unless federal troops intervene. The federal presence is credited with preventing a bloodier clash in this industrial region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold D. Jacobs
United Press
Logan County
Courier
Madison
West Virginia
Battle Rages Along Ten Mile Front Near Blair Mountain
Reports from the governor’s office describe a major engagement along a ten mile front near Blair Mountain and Crooked Creek with several thousand troops on each side. A separate dispatch notes seventy five trucks loaded with miners and ammunition moving through Lens Creek as casualties mount.
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Charleston
W. VA
Blair Mountain
Crooked Creek
Governors Office
Lens Creek
Airplane bombs scatter miners above Logan hills
Two ships launched from Logan at 6 pm dropped TNT bombs on Crooked Creek area where miners gathered. Pilots marked drop points and claimed indirect hits on houses and union men with no confirmed casualties. Reports say miners retreated as bombs exploded from about 1000 feet. Royal Air Forces sights and cargo bombs were used in the operation.
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Logan
W. Va
Hewitt Creek
Crooked Creek Mountain
Crooked Creek
Royal Air Forces
France
Examiner T. W. Jones Reports County Offices Efficient
A two to three year county office review from Columbus commends Athens County officials for diligence and well kept records. Treasurer James E. Woodworth and Assistant Richard Imes receive praise for precise tax handling and orderly finances. Bonded debt, 190000, stems from 1895 96 road program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
T. W. Jones
C. W. Booth
Athens County
James E. Woodworth
Richard Imes
Athens County Board of Elections
C. D. Brewer
Ja Andrews
W. A. Carpenter
E. L. Jones
Fred R. Bougher
H. 7
Phillips
Freight Rates on Farm Products to Be Battle Center
Ohio farm organizations prepare statements for the public utilities commission hearing on railroad freight rates in Columbus on September 20. Producers and consumers face freight costs about 111 percent higher than in 1913, reducing farmer earnings and inflating retail prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Center
Ohio
Public Utilities Commission
Columbus
Dover Township School Year Begins Tuesday September 6
The Dover Township schools will start on Tuesday September 6. Garfield Grimey is listed as clerk with 9-2-2 as a dated reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover Township
Garfield Grimey
Tragedy Ends in Double Fatal After Domestic Dispute
In Bailey's Mills Emerson Price 35 shot and killed his wife at her parents' home then killed himself nearby. The couple leaves twin children, a son and daughter. The man was a coal miner from Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Emerson Price
Coal Mint
Bailey’s Mills
Deputy Battle Leaves One Dead in Thermopolis Boot Legger Clash
Thermopolis Wyoming on September 1 reports a deadly confrontation between sheriff deputies and alleged bootleggers. One man is dead and another wounded, situation under investigation. Local authorities have not released names or charges pending further details.
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Thermopolisan
Wyo
Dance at Red Men Hall Nelsonville Labor Day
A Labor Day dance at Red Men’s hall Nelsonville with afternoon and evening sessions. A four piece orchestra will perform and refreshments will be served from 9 to 2.
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Red Men’s Hall
Nelsonville
Labor Day
Miners brace for clash as federal troops loom
In a West Virginia confrontation near a firing line, miners insist only U S authority can settle matters. They vow to fight state constabulary and mine guards until federal troops arrive, with about 200 men holding a pass and casualties rising amid continuous sniping and rifle fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batle
United States
Washington
West Virginia
O. D
Federal troops ordered to entrain for St Albans
Army units at Camp Sherman and Camp Dix moved toward the West Virginia front as miners in Logan Boone counties faced continuing clashes. The 19th Infantry left Camp Sherman and the 26th Infantry departed Camp Dix for the St Albans area amid martial law discussions at cabinet level.
Troops Ordered to West Virginia Mine War Zone
Federal troops from Camp Knox Stitchton Ky Camp Sherman Ohio and Camp Dix New Jersey are dispatched to the West Virginia mine war area, announced today by General George W Reed commander of the fifth army corps area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Benjamin Harrison
West Virginia Mine War Area
Camp Knox
Stitchton
Camp Sherman
Ohio
Camp Dix
New Jersey
George W. Reed
Fifth Army Corps
Martial Law Considered by President in West Virginia Mine War
President Harding's cabinet discussed declaring martial law for the West Virginia mine war area as federal troops move in to quell hostilities in Kanawha Fayette Boone Logan and Mingo counties. Secretary Weeks said the proclamation would be issued only if miners resist. Harding signed but has not promulgated the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Bradford
United Press
Washington
West Virginia
Harding
War Weeks
Weeks
Kanawha
Fayette
Boone, Logan
Mingo
Labor Day Closing Notice by F C Stedman Co
The F C Stedman Co informs customers that its grocery and packing departments will close on Monday September 5 in observance of Labor Day. The notice directs patrons to plan purchases accordingly and notes extended hours prior to the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Stedman CO
No Paper Monday Labor Day Holiday Observed
The Messenger will not publish on Monday September 5 due to the national Labor Day holiday. The office and shop will be closed all day and no newspaper will be issued.
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Messenger
Body of War Hero Everett G McClain To Arrive In Athens
The body of Everett Glen McClain, killed in the Argonne battle September 28 1918, arrives in Athens on the 8:15 Hocking Valley from Hoboken. He will lie in state at Newsom Walburn parlor until Sunday 9 AM then proceed to Hebbardaville for Presbyterian funeral at 10 and burial in adjoining cemetery. He was son of Mr and Mrs John McClain Bates and served in old Company L with the 147th infantry 37th division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Glen McClain
Park Plan Dance at Lamborns Pavilion Glouster
Labor Day event details a dance afternoon and evening at Lamborns pavilion in Glouster with Finneys orchestra.
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Lamborns Pavilion
Glouster, Finneys Orchestra
Athens Stores to Close on Labor Day
All Retail Merchant Association members will shut their doors for the entire Labor Day holiday. Store hours return the following business day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Retail Merchant Association
Mass Meeting Called for Sugar Creek Mines
Mass meeting of three Sugar Creek mines will be held at Sugar Creek church Saturday morning at 9 o'clock. Levi Stephenson, Local 2737, is set to lead the gathering.
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Sugar Creek
Sugar Creek Church
Levi Stephenson
Hunters urged to study 1921 game laws nationwide
The Athens Messenger promotes adherence to game laws, noting abundant game due to protection. It offers a free copy of the 1921 state game laws book, available by writing to Frederic J. Haskin and sending a two-cent stamp for postage.
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Department of Agriculture
Washington Information Bureau
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Treasury
Fred Cornwell
Harry Cornwell
T. L. Morgan
Mogan
Sherif
Parkers
St. Albans
Fifth Army
Cotps
Camp i
Indianapolis
Nineteenth Infantry
St. Albs
Dix
Sherman
New Jer
Khe
Gan
Pres. Harding
Argonne
Frederic J. Haskin
The
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Washington, D. C
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