The Fairmont West Virginian:
Ohio Inspector George Harrison publishes his statement after returning to Columbus. “Notwithstanding that conditions point to a coincidence of peculiar circumstances as leading to the explosion it seems premature to form any final opinion of the cause until a thorough investigation has been made in all parts of the mines.” (FWV 12.17.07 pg. 2)
Clarksburg Daily Telegram:
“There has been a persistent knock here against the raising of funds for the Monongah sufferers. This should not be so. The Telegram has a supreme faith in humanity and believes that the families of the victims of the mine horror will be as treated as the funds and donations justify. Honorable men and women have enlisted in the great cause with a single end in view—that of aiding and comforting the distressed.” (CDT 12.17.07 pg. 4)
“The relief committee has invited the newspapers, even appealed to them to come to the aid of the mine sufferers at Monongah. The Telegram volunteered its services the night after the awful disaster and it assures the public that it is still earnestly enlisted in that service. Other papers may hold aloof, but not so with this paper, when it sees a chance to help humanity.” (CDT 12.17.07 pg. 4)
“Senator McDermott is of the opinion that the trip of cars breaking loose caused the mine horror at Monongah. Who knows that he is not right?” (CDT 12.17.07 pg. 4)
“Our people should not forget that anything they have of value at all the humanity will be cheerfully and thankfully accepted by the mine sufferers at Monongah.” (CDT 12.17.07 pg. 4)
“Two hundred thousand dollars is the amount the relief committee at Monongah appeals for. That means that much more money must be raised. Clarksburg has done well so far but there are thousands in the city who have not given to the fund. Think it over. Give something if you can.” (CDT 12.17.07 pg. 4)
“In this report Senator McDermott endeavors to relieve the Fairmont Coal Company of any responsibility for the explosion which snuffed out the lives of approximately 500 men and boys. Neither does he attribute it to any carelessness on the part of the miners. This is the first official statement made relative to the cause of the disaster.” (CDT 12.17.07 pg. 10)
Washington Herald in D.C.:
Washington Times in D.C.:
“C.L. Magee, secretary of the National Red Cross, has received over $500 for the benefit and relief of the sufferers…” (WT 12.17.07 pg. 14)
“Contributions have come from all sections of the country and many of the State branches making collection have not yet reported to the headquarters here. Consequently, it is expected this sum will be greatly increased.” (WT 12.17.07 pg. 14)
Rock Island Argus in Illinois:
The Interior Journal in Kentucky:
The Paducah Evening Sun in Kentucky:
The Caucasian in Louisiana:
Bennington Evening Banner in Vermont:
The Evening Statesman in Washington:
Bluefield Evening Leader in West Virginia:
“Sometimes a frightful shock is necessary to impel proper legislation. This would seem to be the case with the recent Monongah mine disaster,…” (BEL 12.17.07 pg. 2)
“West Virginia has had an unusual number of casualties within the past year, and our legislators should hasten some method which will prevent a repetition of the horrible affair at Monongah.” (BEL 12.17.07 pg. 2)
“Mining is one of the most dangerous industries in which labor is engaged and every possible means should be adopted to protect the lives of those who toil in the mines.” (BEL 12.17.07 pg. 2)
Wausau Pilot in Wisconsin:
The Dectaur Herald in Illinois:
The Evansville Press in Indiana:
Cumberland Evening Times in Maryland:
“A reorganization of the relief committee in charge of relief work for the families affected by the Monongah mine disaster has been effected and now the new committee will push the work of providing relief for the needy.” (CET 12.17.07 pg. 1)
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