The IWW
What does IWW stand for?
It stands for Industrial Workers of the World.
What was the main type of peoplele that were in the American Legion?
The American Legion was mainly made up of World War 1 veterans.
What caused the uncontrollable chaos in the event of the massacre?
When people got shot it lead to uncontrollable chaos.
When was the Centralia Massacre?
The Centralia Massacre was on November 11, 1919.
What were the main organizations involved?
The American Legion and IWW(Industrial Workers of the World).
Who was the leader of the IWW and did he die in the massacre?
Britt Smith was the leader of the IWW and he didn't die.
What was the American Legion's presence on Centralia?
The American Legion had a powerful presence on Centralia.
How long had the tension been growing before the Massacre?
The tension had been growing for several months before the massacre.
What happened on January 26, 1920?
The trial ten IWW members happen on that day.
What was the ten IWW members charged with on January 26, 1920?
They were charged with murder.
How many people went up to the Wobbly's Hall?
Two or three people went up to the hall.
Who charted the American Legion and what year did they chart it.
Who charted the American Legion and what year did they chart it.
People in what parade raided the first headquarters for the Wobblies?
The people in the Red Cross Parade raided the first Wobbly headquarters.
What happen on March 13, 1920?
A jury delivered a verdict of second-degree murder for seven of the accused Wobblies.
Who is Eugene Barnett, John Lamb, O.C. Bland, Bert Bland, Britt Smith, Ray Becker, and James McInerney?
They were the people convicted of second degree murder.
What was the Wobbly headquarters called?
The Wobblies had two headquarters the first was called Centralia's Wobbly hall and the second was called Rodrick Hotel.
What is the Sentinel?
The Sentinel statue serves as a monument to the four American Legion members killed during the tragedy.
What was the Armistice Day Parade?
The Armistice Parade was celebrating the first anniversary of this event, which ended World War I.
What happened on April 30, 1918 and why is this date important to the Centralia Massacre?
Before the main tragedy, this was the date in 1918 when a mob first looted and destroyed the IWW hall in Centralia, foreshadowing the 1919 violence. This is important because it marked the first major violent attack against the Industrial Workers of the World in Centralia, Washington, acting as direct reassurance to the deadly 1919 Armistice Day confrontation.
Who is Warren O. Grimm?
During the 1919 Centralia Massacre, this American Legion Post Commander and local lawyer was shot and killed while leading a raid on the IWW union hall.
What is the Avalon Hotel and why does it matter?
During the gun battle, IWW members fired from the Roderick Hotel and Avalon Hotel, where Warren Grimm was killed.
What are the posts organized into, and how many posts are there? Why are they organized like that?
They are organized into 55 departments: one each for the 50 states, along with the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, France, Mexico and the Philippines.
What is the Centralia Tragedy?
The 1919 incident is often called the Centralia Massacre, but today, to reflect victims on both sides, it is often referred to as the Centralia Tragedy.
What happened in 1933 and why is this important to the Centralia Massacre?
The convicted Wobblies were finally released from prison after their sentences were commuted by Governor Clarence D. Martin. This is important because it marked the end of a long, controversial labor legal battle, validated defense efforts, and offered closure to a case that divided public opinion for over a decade.
When and why was Wesley Everest hanged?
He was hauled out of the prison on November 11, 1919 later at night, because of the rumor that he was the leader Britt Smith.