13 Nov 09

The Cherry Mine Disaster

One of my interests besides theology and biblical studies is the history of Coal Mining. Today, is the anniversary of a disaster which lead to the creation of stronger safety laws for the coal miners:

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A postcard shows the ruins of the fan building at the Cherry Mine.

One hundred years ago tomorrow, 259 coal miners were killed in a fire at the Cherry Mine in Cherry, Ill.

read the rest here The Cherry Mine Disaster.

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