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Aug 30, 1921

John E. Wilburn assembled 50 to 75 armed men to oppose coal operator forces

Other events that happened on or around August 30, 1921

Aug 31, 1921

John Wilburn's group met armed members of Sheriff Chafin's party on Blair Mountain

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