Wednesday, December 22, 2010

1903

Two Miners Killed

Petros, Tenn., February 9, - Hugh
Webster and John Fry were killed by
falling slate in the Tennessee Blue Gem
Coal Company's coal mine today.  Both men
leave large families.

1 comment:

  1. My great granfather was injured and died days later from falling slate in a mine between 1901-1903. I can't find any record. Was wondering if there was anyone injured during this accident. His name is Rufus Tillman Price.

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