In response to Theresa Weddell's query about socialism in Indiana: There is much written about it, easily available at your local library or through interlibrary loan. Eugene V. Debs, arguably the most influential Socialist of the time (and a perennial presidential candidate), was from Terre Haute and his papers are preserved in a special collection housed in the Indiana State University Library in Terre Haute. In addition, they have reels and reels of microfilmed newspaper articles relating to socialism dating from the late 1800s through the 1940s. If there were an incident at a mine in Mitchell that (I infer from your description) involved a clash between members of the Socialist party and opponents and which resulted in death, those newspaper articles would probably include an account. It sounds like something that would have been such big news back then that it may have even been reported by nationwide newspapers such as the New York Times, something that you can easily check at the Austin or UT library. As well, there are numerous mainstream bios of Debs that include info on the history of socialism that you, again, can obtain locally. I am curious about your statement that this is something "no one" seems to want to talk about. I've been a member of this list for several years now and have no recollection of any earlier post by you for information about socialism in Indiana. Eugene V. Debs is an important figure in our state (and national) history, so much so that his boyhood home has been carefully preserved in Terre Haute and the University has seen fit to collect any and all facts and artifacts relating to his life and work PLUS hold symposia on the subject. There IS a lot of info out there, Theresa. Keep digging! Susan Wever Cates Researching Lawrence County families: Wever, Butler, Crawford, Speer, McDade, Ferguson, Johns(t)on, Carr and others