Eleven bodies recovered as Monongah mine disaster unfolds
Explosions at No. 6 and No. 8 mines in Monongah, West Virginia trap hundreds of miners. Rescuers find at least twenty bodies in No. 6's shaft while efforts continue to reach others amid dust and gas. Officials estimate about 450 men were in the mines and declare all likely dead.
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Monongah
W. Va
Lee L. Malone
Fairmont Coal Company
Iven
Aston
Sabizene Tor
No. 6
Peter Orbon
Stanley Orborn
Monongah Mine Disaster Claims Clarksburg Men
Rescue teams battled afterdamp and inferno at Monongah mines Nos. 6 and 8. Doomed and missing include American and Polish workers. officials fear about 450 entombed, with several Clarksburg residents among victims.
Thousands gather at Fairmont coal mine after deadly explosions
First scenes from Monongah show tens of thousands converging on the Fairmont Coal Company mines No 6 and adjacent pits. Families wives and relatives crowd the openings as rescue efforts begin amid anxious wait for word on the fated miners and the town's residents.
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Monongah
Fairmont Coal Company
Gloom Over Monongah After Deadly Mine Disaster
Reports from Monongah West Virginia recount a devastating mine explosion with hundreds feared dead. Four bodies were recovered near No 5 shaft and rescue efforts continued as fans were started in No 6 shaft amid frantic crowds and hopeful relatives. Officials estimate at least 275 miners perished in Nos 5 and 6 with possibly all trapped. Families and volunteers gather to aid rescue operations as the town mourns in the wake of the catastrophe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongah
W. Va
Marion Counts
Pairmont
Clarkeburg
Monongah. W. Va
No. S Mine
No. 6
Telegram relief fund launched for mining disaster families
The Telegram starts a relief drive for families affected by the Monogah mine disaster. The Clarksboro lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order pledges $104 and is ready to give more as subscriptions begin.
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Monobgah
Clarksboro
Benevolent and Protective Order
Siew
Uist
Miners Entombed After West Virginia Mine Explosion
A Monongah coal mine explosion traps hundreds beneath the surface as crowds gather on the trolley embankment watching hopeful rescue efforts. Officials from Baltimore and Ohio and Consolidated Coal Company coordinate attempts to recover bodies and aid survivors through the night.
Train Runs Down Woman and Boy Near Grafton
Mrs Reuben Williams and her son were struck by an accommodation train Friday afternoon near the Beaumont glass factory fuse west of Grafton. The woman was killed instantly and the boy sustained fatal injuries, possibly not surviving the night, after stepping onto the main track to avoid the approaching train.
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Reuben Williams
Beaumont Glass
Grafton
Miners Trapped After Monongah Explosions in West Virginia
At Monongah two mines were rocked by explosions this morning. Rescue crews at No 6 work to remove debris and search for five men possibly inside while No 8 remains hindered by afterdamp. Undertakers convert the First National Bank building into a morgue as bodies are brought out. crowds gather as officials order calm and the mayor directs efforts.
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Fred Cooper
John Herman
Monongah
Nin
Mahmout
Terriffic
Rive
W Va
Aimisul
First National Bank
Clarkeburg
Parrmont
Wheeline
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Stantey Qrhon
Francisco Loria
Monongal
Howard Preston
Charles Honaker
No. 4
Suirnston
No. 8
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Sul
Watson
NEAD
Fairmont
J. L. Malone
Malone
Laure
Orborn
Ths
Ballet
W. H Hoyce
Gook’s
Hoxpltat
Clarksburg
Joe Newton
Charles Hopacker
George Rice
Sinnager
Frank Haas
Donlin
Tobin F. McGray
Howden
J. C. Gas
EB. Pare, Sons
John Brooks
Clarksburg Fuel Company
Tre
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Daha Bren
West Fairmont
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Ulin
Shiunston
Chiefton
Farmington
Fitch
Cook
Brownfield
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Carr
Yost
Sands
Hall
Atkire Nutter
Amos
Fillmore & Oho
Rene
Clarksbure
Falrmont
Re. Wilhod
Tor
Doren
West We
Virginia
Fred Rogers
William Starkey
John Mahn
John Hinerman
Albert Miller
James Mooney
Joan Miller
Lonnie Moore
Byse
Andy Morris
Thomas Donald
Jefferson Flanerty
Kip Davis
Lloyd Ford
Pay Coorer
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James Miller
Frank Anroyer
Patsy K
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Dan Hyland
Patrick Louckney
Thomas Killeen
Joan Hanor
Thomas Vevina
Thomas Siresco
Errl Clarksburg
McDonough
IM Lyden
Cat Kearns
Lennly Martin
J. T. McGraw
Pat Louchney
Dan Finland
Leslie Spragg
D& Clarksburg, Traction Company
Monoongah
Bridge Street
Ovary Hand
Potter
Thomas Fitzgerald
Baltimore and Ohio
Wheeling
New Martinsville
Consolidated Coal Company
Fair
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Merts
Willie
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