Mine Disaster Details Echoed In Barracksville Address
Morgantown May 22 special to The Gazettes reports R M Lambie West Virginia Mines chief addressed Morgan- town State University mining extension students about the Bethlehem No 41 blast at Barracksville near Fairmont on March 17 1925 that killed 33 men. He cited dust explosion dangers and new explosive handling measures at the Bethlehem Wines Bethlehem mine.
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R. M. Lambie
Department of Mines
West Virginia
State University
Barracksville
Mine Department
Bethlehem No
Bethlehem Wines Corporation
Fairmont
Baltimore and Ohio
Hinanes
Omner Mattare
Thone
Mine Rescue Details After Portent Explosions
A detailed account describes a mining disaster response beginning with an explosion aboard the night train from Morgantown to Charleston. Officials, including superintendent M. B. Mitchell and District Mine Inspector Hubert Lily, rushed to Tarrackville No. 42 mine as crews implemented rescue plans, assessed shaft damage, and established communications and safety protocols to evacuate and stabilize the site.
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Morgantown
Baltimore and Ohio
Fee
United States Bureau of Mines
Nows
Gloha
Burrell
Clhem
Maiin
Mine disaster recounts heroic rescue and assessment
A lengthy 1916 mine explosion narrative details courageous rescue efforts, ventilation challenges, and gas control measures. Foreman and governor leadership are noted as crews, aided by Burrell masks and water jets, fought flames and removed entombed workers within six days amid hazardous conditions and technical debates on ignition sources.
Saleswomen and Working Girls Find Relief With G I Pills
A degraded wartime era pamphlet-style admonition promotes St Joseph's G I Pills as a cure for many ailments said to afflict women workers. It claims the medicine relieves headaches backaches cramps and fatigue while restoring energy and happiness, urging readers to obtain the remedy through their doctor.
Explosion Evidence Challenges Water as Fire Prevention
The report notes a broad coal dust explosion with widespread flames and heat suggesting slow combustion of dust and gas. It states water proved ineffective to prevent such blasts, except in naturally damp mines, and recommends rock dusting as a cheaper, more effective method. The piece also mentions a plan to extend India's first electric railway, budgeted at 22 million rupees.
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Outatda
Tess
North Face
Kola
Alk
John
Alan
Barrack Villa Fo
Summerles
Qoora
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