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Organized Labor's Ringing Resolution on Coal Mine Explosions
The article argues for stricter enforcement of life protection laws and new legislation to reduce coal mine explosions in the United States. It traces early blasts from 1880s Crested Butte and Pocahontas incidents, notes unions' suppression of miner organization, and discusses international investigations showing coal dust and fire damp as key factors. It cites experts from Britain, France, Germany, and the United States, detailing experiments on dust flammability and the role of coal dust in intensifying explosions, underscoring the need for improved safety measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Butte
Colorado
Crested Butte
Virginia
Akunp
Holssud
Lyell Sid Baraday
Calliery
Oyleny Tley
Ovine
Wining
England
Derbyshire
Jit Williaim Tatloway
M. Galloway
France
Germany
Sinner
Aid
Moto
Westphalia
N. Wo Lid
Ohio Stte University
Dewi
Avery