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Floyd Collins becomes trapped in Mammoth Cave....



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February 16, 1925

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 16, 1925 

* Floyd Collins rescue attempt
* Sand Cave, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky


The top of the front page has a one column heading: "FLOODING DELAYS CAVE RESCUE WORK, 14 FEET FROM GOAL" with subheads. (see) Coverage on cave explorer, Floyd Collins, being trapped in a narrow crawl way within the Sand Cave at the Mammoth Cave system in Kentucky. Lengthy text continues on page 2 with two related photos.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, light toning, a few binding slits along the spine, otherwise nice.

Category: The 20th Century