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Harpenan Brothers Coal Company
Christmas Mine Roof Fall

St. Meinrad, Spencer County, Indiana
December 16, 1948
No. Killed - 4

In the News
News icon The Boston Globe, Dec. 17, 1948
News icon Tyler Morning Telegraph, Dec. 17, 1948
News icon The Indianapolis Star, Dec. 18, 1948
News icon The Star Press, Dec. 22, 1948
News icon The Rockport Journal, Dec. 24, 1948
News icon The Indianapolis Star, Dec. 26, 1948  (4.0 Mb)

Four men were killed in an underground roof fall accident.

The deceased:
  • Jacob Harpenau
  • William Huff
  • Thomas McAllister
  • Robert Kellems




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