Sunday morning, November 29, 1908, brought a sense of dread to the families of Marianna, Washington County, Pennsylvania. An explosion at the Pittsburg Luffao Coal Company mine had claimed the lives of over 140 men, leaving behind a trail of grief and devastation. The blast occurred on November 25, reducing the main entry of the mine to rubble and entombing a large number of workers. Rescue efforts were underway, with a team of brave men risking their lives to reach those trapped beneath the earth.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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