Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1921-09-02
MINERS DEFY j. s.
ORDER; 10 KILLED
Rioters Disregard President Har-
ding's Bid to Disperse.
WILL FORCE MARTIAL LAW
Invasion of Logan, w. ", Begins at
Three Points-Advancinc Column
Fires on Sheriff's Patrol
U. S. Troops Ready.

Logan, W. Va, Sept. Casualties
in the fighting on three fronts total
ten killed and large number wound
ed, according to reports to the sher-
IFS office.
Battles are still in progress with an
increasing number of men engaged
and the battle front lengthening.
The report to Logan Courthouse
said that $500 miners are attacking.
While it is believed the number was
exaggerated, big convoy of automo-
biles carrying deputies, machine guns
and munitions was rushed to Mill
Greek headquarters.
Fighting has also continued during
the day at Blair The miners have
made further attempts to storm the
sheriff's stronghold on Blair mountain,
but have failed to dislodge the force
of deputies, according to Sheriff Don
Chaffn. Mill Creek is four miles from
Logan Courthouse.
The fighting at Crooked Creek is
nine miles from Logan Courthouse, be-
lieved to be the objective of the min
ers.
Four hundred defenders are on Mill
mountain, where the sheriff's forces
are making a stand. The mountain
passes in this section are commanded
by machine guns and if the miners
attempt a mass attack slaughter is
feared.
Ready to Move Regulars.
Washington, Sept. dispatches of
federal troops to the Mingo district of
West Virginia appears to be only
matter of hours.
Governor Morgan, in kilograms to
President Harding and Secretary of
War Weeks, declared that the march
ing miners have not vet made any
move to obey the Presidents demand
that they withdraw to their homes.
Disorder is still in progress, the gov
ernor stated
Armed men are modifying and open
ly declaring they will force declara-
ton of martial law, according to the
governors telegram. It follows:
"SSirmish firing began at seven
o'clock in the morning on Blair
mountain and continued for an hour
when suspended. Armed men con-
tinued 70 mobilize In Kanawha valley
during night, communicating auto
mobiles and conveying dynamite and
other explosives up Lens creek to
the trouble zone.
'At II o'clock 1000 men gathered
near Marmot making declarations
they will not dispense until martial
law is declared, and that they intend
to force same. Also threaten to blow
up troop Trains"
Similar advices were received at
the War department from Col.
Charles F. Thompson, military intel
ligence officer, who was sent from
Camp sherman, o., to investigate.
5000 Men Under Arms.
Five thousand men under arms
have modified at the Boone-Logan
county lines and are openly assert
ing they will not obey the Presidents
proclamation, according to another
telegram received by Secretary
Weeks.
A proclamation has been prepared
at the War department declaring
state of martial law in as large a
section of the state as may be nee
essary. 1t is being held in readiness
for immediate issuance in the event
of an emergency.
Major General H. H. Bandholtz of
the general staff, who will command
any troops that may be sent, is keep
ing in close touch with the depart
ment. He is in Charleston. It is
understood that his reports have been
far from reassuring.