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June 05, 1919

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, June 5, 1919

* Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania coal mine tragedy
* Baltimore No. 2 tunnel explosion


This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "66 DIE, 31 HURT IN MINE BLAST" and "Miners Trapped in Shaft Are Burned To Death When Powder Explodes"

1st report coverage on the Baltimore Tunnel coal mine disaster at Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

This issue contains other news of the day and has light browning, and a little margin wear. It is otherwise in good condition.

Category: The 20th Century