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January 10, 1905
Newport Daily Independent
Newport, Jackson County, Arkansas
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In Pennsylvania's anthracite mines, tramps and unfortunates seeking warmth on burning culm banks die painlessly, suffocated unconsciously by noxious gases during sleep.
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Many Tramps Who Take Their Last
DEATH THAT IS PAINLESS.
Sleep on Burning Culm Banks
Death comes in many forms in the anthracite mines of Pennsylvania, but only one form is painless and pleasant, and to only one the victims go unconsciously. It is the death of the burning culm bank, says the New York Sun.
Many times during the year is such death recorded when one of these great culm banks is burning.
The fire is not seen in the daytime, and at night it shines only with faint glow through the layers of ashes which separate the live coals from the outer air.
To these burning banks tramps and other unfortunates, forced to spend night in the open air, go when the nights grow chilly.
The warm breath of the culm lures them on with a promise of a warm bed for the night, and they lie down to sleep in the comfortable atmosphere of the bank and never open their eyes again.
The noxious gases emanating from the bank waft over them so softly that they are soon asleep, and in many cases they never awaken, being suffocated during the night.
DEATH THAT IS PAINLESS.
Sleep on Burning Culm Banks
Death comes in many forms in the anthracite mines of Pennsylvania, but only one form is painless and pleasant, and to only one the victims go unconsciously. It is the death of the burning culm bank, says the New York Sun.
Many times during the year is such death recorded when one of these great culm banks is burning.
The fire is not seen in the daytime, and at night it shines only with faint glow through the layers of ashes which separate the live coals from the outer air.
To these burning banks tramps and other unfortunates, forced to spend night in the open air, go when the nights grow chilly.
The warm breath of the culm lures them on with a promise of a warm bed for the night, and they lie down to sleep in the comfortable atmosphere of the bank and never open their eyes again.
The noxious gases emanating from the bank waft over them so softly that they are soon asleep, and in many cases they never awaken, being suffocated during the night.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Burning Culm Banks
Tramp Deaths
Anthracite Mines
Suffocation
Pennsylvania
Noxious Gases
Where did it happen?
Anthracite Mines Of Pennsylvania
Story Details
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Anthracite Mines Of Pennsylvania
Story Details
Tramps and unfortunates are lured to sleep on burning culm banks for warmth and die painlessly from suffocation by noxious gases.