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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1907
Page
9
Monongah reports indicate Mine No 8 is on fire as rescuers struggle to divert airflow from No 8 to No 6. Officials warn of possible renewed explosion. thousands remain unaccounted for as heavy afterdamp and heat hinder recovery. Rescuers suspended Sunday searches to test a new fan and plan dawn restart.
Donations to the Taz Daily Telegram Relief Fund are being received and will be deposited at Merchants National Bank. The total amount will be forwarded to the stricken city.
Sixty men work to recover bodies and nearly twenty are removed during the day. After orders to pause at No 6, the opening closes as a new fan begins at No 8. Gas is found at the mine connection and air is diverted to No 6, raising danger for workers at No 8. A heavy guard blocks the bridge approach to the tipple to prevent deadly air currents.
Coroner E S Amos of Fairmont leads a jury to identify victims and determine cause of death after the Monongah mine disaster. The panel, aided by undertakers from Fairmont and surrounding towns, will convene in Fairmont at 9 am to begin investigations with members W S Hamilton Fes tus Dewis and W B Codray.
The article reports the Monongah mine explosions with at least 75,000 in recovery costs and potential higher losses. It notes extensive property damage including destroyed interior workings and severed tracks in mine No 8 and estimates tools losses near a quarter of a million dollars and possibly millions more. Patrick McDonough of Clarksburg died in the disaster and will be buried Monday morning.
Monongah, W Va December 8 1907 Mayor W J Moore issues a formal proclamation urging state wide aid for families left destitute by the December 6 mine explosion. The appeal calls for clothing shoes food and cash donations with checks payable to W H Moore treasurer. A relief committee including T C Price and Wm Mazerty will oversee distribution.
West Virginia government mobilizes officials to Monongah with Governor Dawson's representative, state mine inspectors and deputies aiding rescue and recovery. A joint legislative committee on mine accidents will oversee investigations led by Senator Thomas Gartlan as visits continue.
Relatives and friends of Patrick McDonough of Clarksburg will travel by special train at 20 o clock to attend his funeral in Clarksburg. The Catholic orders will guide the funeral cortege. Reports from Monongah say Pythian Lodge members were largely lost in the explosions, with seven survivors. Ancient Order of Hibernians also suffered heavy losses. Lodges are mourning and assisting in burials.
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