The women and children are crying continually,
and stare with hope at the
seemingly fruitless work of rescue.
–The Pittsburg Press
December 2, 1907
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Hellraisers Journal, Thursday December 5, 1907
Fayette City, Pennsylvania – Many Dead in Naomi Mine Explosion
An explosion Sunday night at the Naomi Coal Mine, followed by fumes of poisonous gas which soon filled the mine, led to the death of at least 27 miners, with some saying that the death toll could reach as high as 68.
From The Pittsburg Press of December 2, 1907:
The death list will be at least 46. Their chance of ever getting out alive is hopelessly slim.
