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January 30, 1915
The Idaho Springs Siftings News
Idaho Springs, Clear Creek County, Colorado
What is this article about?
The US Bureau of Mines' life savers, under Director Dr. Joseph A. Holmes, have rescued over 100 entombed miners from death. Trained volunteers and company rescuers saved more lives, leading to mine rescue organizations and over 1,200 apparatus sets purchased by owners.
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The life savers of the United States
Bureau of Mines have, according to the
statement of Dr. Joseph A. Holmes,
the director, rescued more than one
hundred entombed miners from certain
death. More than this, he asserts in
his annual reports that volunteer rescuers
in the employ of mining companies
and trained men in rescue work by the
bureau have saved many other men.
As a result of the example set by the
bureau, rescue and first-aid organizations
have been established at many mines
and more than 1,200 sets of rescue
apparatus have been purchased by
mine owners. These stations are
expected to save the lives of many
men in the future.
Bureau of Mines have, according to the
statement of Dr. Joseph A. Holmes,
the director, rescued more than one
hundred entombed miners from certain
death. More than this, he asserts in
his annual reports that volunteer rescuers
in the employ of mining companies
and trained men in rescue work by the
bureau have saved many other men.
As a result of the example set by the
bureau, rescue and first-aid organizations
have been established at many mines
and more than 1,200 sets of rescue
apparatus have been purchased by
mine owners. These stations are
expected to save the lives of many
men in the future.
What sub-type of article is it?
Heroic Act
Survival
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Survival
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Mine Rescue
Bureau Of Mines
Dr Joseph Holmes
Entombed Miners
Rescue Apparatus
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. Joseph A. Holmes
Where did it happen?
United States Mines
Story Details
Key Persons
Dr. Joseph A. Holmes
Location
United States Mines
Story Details
Life savers of the US Bureau of Mines rescued over 100 entombed miners from death; trained volunteers and company rescuers saved more; led to establishment of rescue organizations at mines and purchase of over 1,200 apparatus sets.