Mine Wars Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 1. Train used during Kanawha strikes of 1912-13.
  2. 5. County miners were planning to march to in 1921.
  3. 7. KY town where former Matewan sheriff & deputy are buried.
  4. 12. County courthouse where 2 men were murdered prior to trial.
  5. 14. Not Cabin Creek,location of 1912-13 Kanawha strikes.
  6. 15. Anti-union sheriff.
  7. 17. Mentor and encourager of union leaders accross America.
  8. 19. Deputy of Matewan, WV in 1920.
  9. 21. Widowed twice because of mine wars shootouts.
  10. 22. The amount of coal a miner loaded into a mining cart.
  11. 23. President of the UMWA 1920-1960.
  12. 24. UMWA Local 1440(largest membership)is located in this town.
Down
  1. 2. County where Blair Mountain is located.
  2. 3. What people called the contracts the miners signed.
  3. 4. Owner of detective agency, and brother to Albert and Lee.
  4. 6. The method of payment miners received.
  5. 8. Where miners and their families had to shop.
  6. 9. UMWA district 17 secretary and treasurer during mine wars.
  7. 10. UMWA distric 17 president during mine wars.
  8. 11. Mayor of Matewan, WV in 1920.
  9. 13. Sheriff of Matewan,WV in 1920.
  10. 16. Restaurateur in Matewan,later discovered to be a spy.
  11. 18. Known for leading the miners at Blair Mountain.
  12. 20. Symbol of "The Redneck Army".