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July 25, 1925
The Watchman And Southron
Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
In Rockwood, Tennessee, on July 23, seven men, including superintendent Wm. J. Snow, were trapped in the Bryson Dip/Slip coal mine due to a gas explosion while fighting a fire. Rescue efforts by Jas. B. King and others were unsuccessful by afternoon.
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Men Are Entrapped In Tenn. Coal Mine
Rockwood, Tenn., July 23 (By the Associated Press): Wm. J. Snow, superintendent of the Roane Iron Co., coal mines here, and party of six men early today were entrapped in Bryson Dip mine as the result of an explosion.
The men entered the mine last night to combat a fire. The explosion occurred about 2 o'clock this morning. Grave fears for the safety were held by the officials.
A rescue party headed by Jas. B. King entered the mine at 7 o'clock in an effort to free the men. District Mine Inspector Holden left Dayton, twenty five miles from here, to assist in the rescue work. An expert of the United States bureau of mines at Knoxville has been summoned.
Rockwood, Tenn., July 23 (By the Associated Press).—Efforts to rescue seven men trapped in Bryson Slip coal mine, a mine of the Roan Mine and Coal Co. as the result of an explosion early this morning had been unsuccessful up to 12:30 this afternoon.
At this time the workers had not been able to penetrate the mine to the place where the miners are believed to be trapped. Seven men were fighting fire in the mine when a gas explosion occurred. One other man in the mine at the same time managed to escape.
Rockwood, Tenn., July 23 (By the Associated Press): Wm. J. Snow, superintendent of the Roane Iron Co., coal mines here, and party of six men early today were entrapped in Bryson Dip mine as the result of an explosion.
The men entered the mine last night to combat a fire. The explosion occurred about 2 o'clock this morning. Grave fears for the safety were held by the officials.
A rescue party headed by Jas. B. King entered the mine at 7 o'clock in an effort to free the men. District Mine Inspector Holden left Dayton, twenty five miles from here, to assist in the rescue work. An expert of the United States bureau of mines at Knoxville has been summoned.
Rockwood, Tenn., July 23 (By the Associated Press).—Efforts to rescue seven men trapped in Bryson Slip coal mine, a mine of the Roan Mine and Coal Co. as the result of an explosion early this morning had been unsuccessful up to 12:30 this afternoon.
At this time the workers had not been able to penetrate the mine to the place where the miners are believed to be trapped. Seven men were fighting fire in the mine when a gas explosion occurred. One other man in the mine at the same time managed to escape.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Survival
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Survival
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Coal Mine Explosion
Trapped Miners
Rescue Efforts
Gas Explosion
Mine Fire
What entities or persons were involved?
Wm. J. Snow
Jas. B. King
Holden
Where did it happen?
Rockwood, Tenn., Bryson Dip Mine
Story Details
Key Persons
Wm. J. Snow
Jas. B. King
Holden
Location
Rockwood, Tenn., Bryson Dip Mine
Event Date
July 23
Story Details
Superintendent Wm. J. Snow and six men entered Bryson Dip mine to fight a fire but were trapped by a gas explosion at 2 AM. Rescue efforts led by Jas. B. King began at 7 AM but were unsuccessful by 12:30 PM; one other man escaped.