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The Citizen
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
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Legislative committee investigates Mammoth Mine explosion in Greensburg, Pa., on Feb. 2, descending shaft to inspect site. Theory: roof fall displaced gas, igniting near open light. Doubts on prior inspection by Fire Boss Smith; at least four men remain under debris.
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A Legislative Committee Goes Into the Mammoth Mine.
GREENSBURG, Pa., Feb. 2.-The legislative committee, whose duty it is to investigate the cause of the explosion at Mammoth mine on Tuesday last, arrived at Mammoth in a special car Saturday, and at once set about their work. The committee was fitted out with rubber coats, caps and boots, and, guided by Superintendent Keighley and Inspector Jenks, descended the shaft and began a tour of the works. Entries, headings, manway and rooms were subjected to the closest scrutiny.
Theory of the Explosion.
The theory as to how the explosion occurred advanced by the committee was that a part of the roof falling caused the air and gas to be set in motion, the latter, being forced toward an open light, exploded. This the inspectors and miners are inclined to believe was the cause of the disaster. That the mine was properly inspected by Fire Boss Smith is now a matter of doubt. No date of inspection was found chalked on the headings as is required. It is believed that there are at least four men still under the debris.
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Mammoth Mine, Greensburg, Pa.
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Feb. 2
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at least four men still under the debris
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Legislative committee arrived Saturday in special car, equipped with rubber coats, caps, and boots, guided by Superintendent Keighley and Inspector Jenks, descended shaft, toured works, scrutinized entries, headings, manway, and rooms. Theory: roof fall set air and gas in motion, gas forced toward open light and exploded. Doubts on proper inspection by Fire Boss Smith; no inspection date chalked on headings.