As the newspapers reported itThe 1926 Nanticoke mine explosion

1 day of original coverage, October 30, 1926, one clipping a day from the papers of 1926. Newest last, the way readers lived it.

Saturday, October 30, 1926

The 1926 Nanticoke mine explosion · the first reports from the colliery

As printed: FOUR MEMBERS OF 1 FAMILY BLAST VICTIMS

ContextNanticoke is a town in the anthracite coal region near Wilkes-Barre, Pa. A colliery is a mine with its surface works, and a vein is a seam of coal worked underground.

The Milwaukee Leader · Milwaukee, Wisconsin · page 1 · View the page at the Library of Congress
Ran in 3 of 39 papers that day.