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Miners Trapped in Pennsylvania Mine Disaster
Ninety workers were trapped after a shaft collapse at a Pittston Wilkes-Barre area mine at 8 AM on Sunday. Officials battled to brace the roof while rescuers, including Foreman Alex McMullln, cleared debris in three relay teams and reached 600 feet by Monday afternoon. Dozens of families mourned as the town endured a major quake like concussion felt across buildings, with many wives and children awaiting news.
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Mae Pittston
Wilkesbarre
Uae
Langan
J.P
Bmck
Go'chok
Due
Debria
John Sheridan
William Reichard
Thomt Gill
Pullston
Rescu
Alex McMullin
Ives
Shawano
Wis
Shawano Lake
O. A. Riswm
Man Drackrey
Louis Gwite
Puleifer
Garbrecht
Garet Crowe
St. Nazalanz
Maniwee County
Ceellabo
Risum
Dra
Cecil
Vyourth
San Francisco
California
de Rivers
Chinatown
Jin Ham