Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 122, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 November 1909 — Mine Entombed Workmen Now Without Bay of Hope. [ARTICLE]

Mine Entombed Workmen Now Without Bay of Hope.

The disaster at Cherry, 111., now seems complete. While the effort to rescue the entombed miners was proceeding Monday the fire again hroke out and raged to such an extent that it became necessary to again seal the mine shaft. The number of miners who were unable 'to escape is now estimated to be 256, and coffins have been ordered for 300. About 200 of these miners were married men and besides the widows about 1,000 Childs ren are left fatherless. The United Mine Workers of America came first to the rescue with a donation of $5,000 and another of similar amount was* given by the Illinois organization of the same union. The fraternal order of Eagles gave SI,OOO and substantial aid is coming in from many sources. Governor Deneen has called for quick contributions for immediate relief.