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The Fairmont West Virginian:
Local Union No. 428, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America publish letter of sympathy and offer of support to Monongah. “Whereas, while we are aware that mere words embodied in resolutions cannot speak away the great sorrow felt by so many in this early hour of their bereavement, yet we sincerely hope that it will be a source of consolation for all those to know that many faithful friends desire to express their sympathy, and are willing to assist in any way that we can to alleviate the suffering and distressed.” (FWV 12.14.07 pg. 4)
Mining Investigation Committee is appointed by J. H. McDermott to meet Dec. 18th for the purpose of making an investigation into the Monongah disaster. Committee is composed of Senators Gartlan and Kidd, and Delegates Duty, Strickling and Mitchell. (FWV 12.14.07 pg. 8)
Clarksburg Daily Telegram:
“Three more bodies were recovered from Monongah mine No 6 today, bringing the total number recovered up to 325.” (CDT 12.14.07 pg. 1)
“The three bodies brought out today have not yet been identified.” (CDT 12.14.07 pg. 1)
“The opera house was crowded with contributors to the relief of the victims of the Monongah disaster, who gathered to see the benefit performance of the combined theatrical companies now in Cleveland. From seat sales, $1,563 was realized, and from other sources enough more was gathered to swell the total to $2,000.” (CDT 12.14.07 pg. 1)
“The collections outside the theater were $500 during the day, and the chamber of commerce, appealed to by the mayor of Fairmont, began the collection of donations from its members, to be rushed to the scene.” (CDT 12.14.07 pg. 1)
“The plan of the committees for the future have not been completely formulated as yet, but it is understood that each sufferer will be given a weekly allowance. A great deal of money is needed to carry on this work. The committee will likely become a permanent organization as the weekly allowance plan would extend the work for many years.” (CDT 12.14.07 pg. 4)
“The members of the Central Relief Committee are as follows:
“Mrs. Sabra Cather Woodford has placed in the James & Law Company’s window a study of the California Poinsettia. The Spanish call it the “Flower of the Nativity.” This picture is for sale at the store and the money will be given to the widows and orphans of the Monongah mines.” (CDT 12.14.07 pg. 7)
The Maui News:
Richmond Palladium:
The Baltimore County Union:
“About a fourth of those who lost their lives were Americans, the others being mostly Italians.” (BCU 12.14.07 pg. 2)
“By this disaster it is said that fully 2,000 children have been made fatherless.” (BCU 12.14.07 pg. 2)
“The rich company that owns the mine is doing everything it can to relieve the sufferings of the survivors.” (BCU 12.14.07 pg. 2)
Madison Daily Leader:
The Afro-American Ledger:
The Wilkes-Barre Times Leader Evening in Pennsylvania manages to confuse Faustina Davia with another small girl from Monongah:
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