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February 27, 1905
The Providence News
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Explosion in United States Coal and Coke Co. mine at Wilcox, W. Va., on Feb. 26 killed at least 23 miners (Italians and Hungarians); 15 bodies recovered by Feb. 27 evening. Rescue ongoing amid shattered windows a mile away; cause undetermined.
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23 MINERS
KILLED BY
EXPLOSION
Bluefield, W. Va., Feb. 27.—As a result of an explosion in shaft No. 1 of the United States Coal and Coke company at Wilcox yesterday 23 miners are supposed to have lost their lives, and it is possible that the number will exceed this.
Up to 5 p. m. 15 dead bodies had been taken from the shaft.
A large rescuing party is in the mines tonight. It is barely possible but not likely, that some of the remaining entombed miners will be rescued alive.
The explosion was of terrific force and shattered glass windows a mile distant.
Immediately after the shock great numbers of miners who were off duty today, it being Sunday, rushed to the shaft, to find great clouds of smoke and dust gushing from its mouth. Mothers, children and other relatives soon were weeping and pleading for the rescue of those dear to them entombed in the mine.
The officials of the mines, including General Manager Reis, were soon on the ground, and the work of rescue is now being directed by Mr. Reis.
The dead miners thus far recovered are all Italians and Hungarians and have not as yet been identified.
The company usually work in this shaft about 75 miners, but today being Sunday the men were not all in, and the small loss of life can be attributed only to this fact.
The United States Coal & Coke company, with principal offices in Pittsburg, Pa., is a part of the United States Steel corporation.
The cause of the explosion has not as yet been determined, and since it is hardly probable any of those in the mine will be recovered alive the cause of the explosion may never be known.
KILLED BY
EXPLOSION
Bluefield, W. Va., Feb. 27.—As a result of an explosion in shaft No. 1 of the United States Coal and Coke company at Wilcox yesterday 23 miners are supposed to have lost their lives, and it is possible that the number will exceed this.
Up to 5 p. m. 15 dead bodies had been taken from the shaft.
A large rescuing party is in the mines tonight. It is barely possible but not likely, that some of the remaining entombed miners will be rescued alive.
The explosion was of terrific force and shattered glass windows a mile distant.
Immediately after the shock great numbers of miners who were off duty today, it being Sunday, rushed to the shaft, to find great clouds of smoke and dust gushing from its mouth. Mothers, children and other relatives soon were weeping and pleading for the rescue of those dear to them entombed in the mine.
The officials of the mines, including General Manager Reis, were soon on the ground, and the work of rescue is now being directed by Mr. Reis.
The dead miners thus far recovered are all Italians and Hungarians and have not as yet been identified.
The company usually work in this shaft about 75 miners, but today being Sunday the men were not all in, and the small loss of life can be attributed only to this fact.
The United States Coal & Coke company, with principal offices in Pittsburg, Pa., is a part of the United States Steel corporation.
The cause of the explosion has not as yet been determined, and since it is hardly probable any of those in the mine will be recovered alive the cause of the explosion may never be known.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Mine Explosion
Coal Miners Killed
Wilcox West Virginia
Rescue Efforts
Italian Hungarian Miners
What entities or persons were involved?
General Manager Reis
Where did it happen?
Shaft No. 1 Of The United States Coal And Coke Company At Wilcox, W. Va.
Story Details
Key Persons
General Manager Reis
Location
Shaft No. 1 Of The United States Coal And Coke Company At Wilcox, W. Va.
Event Date
Yesterday (February 26), As Reported On February 27
Story Details
Explosion in coal mine shaft kills at least 23 miners, with 15 bodies recovered by evening; rescue party active but survival unlikely; cause unknown.