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January 22, 1935

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 22, 1935

* Gilberton, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
* Philadelphia & Reading Coal & Iron Company
* Colliery explosion disaster
* Lindbergh baby kidnapping murder case


The top of page 9 has a one column heading: "11 MINERS KILLED BY BLAST, GAS IN PENNSYLVANIA" with subheas. (see) First report coverage on the Gilberton, Pennsylvania coal mine explosion disaster.
Also nice banner headline on the front page re. the Charles Lindbergh Jr. baby kidnapping case.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 26 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.

Category: The 20th Century