Fall of Roof a Leading Cause of Mine Fatalities
The States Bureau of Mines reports about 63 coal and 14 metal mine deaths every ten days, with roof falls accounting for roughly half. The issue, a major public concern, spurred congressional funding for investigation and calls for systematic timbering and regulations to reduce fatalities.
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States Byreau
United States
Congress
United States Bureau of Mines
Bureau
Bureau of Mines
Bureau of Mines’ Work
Ares
Falla
Boilerplate study outlines false roof accident causes and prevention
The report surveys engineering factors behind mining roof accidents and calls for miner training, timbering standards, and stricter roof support enforcement. It notes state laws for roof safety, 1926 27 West Virginia field work, and planned Britain and state cooperation to reduce falls and improve inspections led by J W Paul.
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Department of Mines of
West Virginia
Safety In Mines Committee of
Great Britain
Dean Honeywell Nearing Retirement From Balance Field
St Louis June 2 Edna Honeywell follows her father Capt Harry E Honeywell dean of American bal loonista toward retirement at 55 after a long career with many flights to his credit his final steps mark a milestone in aviation circles as he steps from the banket for the last time
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St. Louis
Edna Honeywell
Harry E. Honeywell
American Balloonista
Banket
Balloonist records and wartime service highlighted
The article notes Captain Honeywell's balloon ascensions total 564 to date, a Memorial Day Akron event, and his American distance record of 92 miles flight from Kansas City to Manna see Va in 1921 along with a 360 mile water record since 1908. It also recalls his World War I aeronautic service and a deadly 1923 lightning strike on his bag in Brogela. Edna seeks a pilot license and mentions her father’s ballooning decades of work and safety record.
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Ammer
Dese
Captain Honeywell
Akron
Kansas City
Mannaesee
Missouri National Guard
Edna
Brogsela
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Red Lion
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Sterling Test Equipment
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Philco
Eveready
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Cee Coing
Laura la Plante and
James Kirkwood
Stirioe Vamabéial
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von Moltke
Sumer Toys
Palm Beach
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Tom Sawyer
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