125 Russian Miners Imprisoned

February 13, 1909

Summary

An explosion causes mine in Russia to collapse trapping 125 miners inside, who fail to be rescued.

Transcription

Yuzovka, Russia, Feb. 10. – An explosion occurred in the Catherine mine here, and it was followed quickly by fire. One hundred and twenty-five miners are imprisoned in the mine. An engineer and three workmen who attempted to rescue the victims have been killed.
About this article

Location on Page

Lower Left Quadrant

Contributed By

Alan Banuchi

Citation

“125 Russian Miners Imprisoned,” Black Virginia: The Richmond Planet, 1894-1909, accessed April 27, 2025, https://blackvirginia.richmond.edu/items/show/1867.