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January 7, 1921
The Kemmerer Republican
Kemmerer, Lincoln County, Wyoming
What is this article about?
Four miners severely burned in December 18 explosion at Frontier mine No. 1; Jack Groutage heroically saved blinded Joseph Wainwright, suffering worst burns himself; all recovering in L. C. M. hospital.
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VICTIMS OF FLAME
ROAD TO RECOVERY
The four men who were severely burned in an explosion at Frontier mine No. 1 on December 18 are still in the L. C. M. hospital, and all doing as well as could possibly be expected, considering the nature of their injuries, which were extremely painful, and from which complete recovery is necessarily slow.
It transpires as the days pass that Jack Groutage was in reality the most badly burned, although it was the opinion at the time that Joseph Wainwright had suffered the worst from the explosion.
Groutage's heroism in the face of disaster is responsible for his condition, for it will be recalled that he carried Wainwright, who was rendered unconscious and also blinded, by the blast, to a place of safety, and while doing so his clothing became ignited, causing deep and painful burns about the arms and face.
ROAD TO RECOVERY
The four men who were severely burned in an explosion at Frontier mine No. 1 on December 18 are still in the L. C. M. hospital, and all doing as well as could possibly be expected, considering the nature of their injuries, which were extremely painful, and from which complete recovery is necessarily slow.
It transpires as the days pass that Jack Groutage was in reality the most badly burned, although it was the opinion at the time that Joseph Wainwright had suffered the worst from the explosion.
Groutage's heroism in the face of disaster is responsible for his condition, for it will be recalled that he carried Wainwright, who was rendered unconscious and also blinded, by the blast, to a place of safety, and while doing so his clothing became ignited, causing deep and painful burns about the arms and face.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Heroic Act
Survival
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Bravery Heroism
Recovery
What keywords are associated?
Mine Explosion
Heroic Rescue
Burn Injuries
Patient Recovery
What entities or persons were involved?
Jack Groutage
Joseph Wainwright
Where did it happen?
Frontier Mine No. 1, L. C. M. Hospital
Story Details
Key Persons
Jack Groutage
Joseph Wainwright
Location
Frontier Mine No. 1, L. C. M. Hospital
Event Date
December 18
Story Details
Four men severely burned in explosion at Frontier mine No. 1; Jack Groutage heroically carried unconscious and blinded Joseph Wainwright to safety, igniting his clothing and causing severe burns to arms and face; all recovering slowly in hospital.