MINERS' CONFLICT.
RIFLES, FIRE AND DYNAMITE • USED. By Cable—Preßs Association—Copyright : Receicvcd 19, 5.5 p.m. New York, July 18. Several hundred striking miners attacked the mine guard at Prairie Creek mines, Fort Smith. A pitched battle ensued, in which fire and dynamite Vfete used and destroyed the workings of three mines. Several were injured on both sides by rifle fusiladcs. The rioters held the mines for several hours, doing immense damage.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 50, 20 July 1914, Page 5
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70MINERS' CONFLICT. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 50, 20 July 1914, Page 5
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