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Burnett, WA Mine Explosion, Dec 1904
Posted October 13th, 2007 by Liz Dodson
Sixteen Men Die In Mine
Frightful Explosion in Washington Mine Snuffs Out Lives
Tacoma, Wash., Dec. 8 – The mining town of Burnett, which was the scene of a frightful explosion yesterday afternoon, was visited by hundreds of sepctators [sic] to-day. An air of profound gloom pervades the little town, the mine being a mile or more from the business section.
The death list will, it is feared, reach sixteen, twelve bodies having already been recovered and little hope being entrtaind [sic] for the other four.
oJseph [sic] Forsyth, a foreman with the working party, is the only one rescued alive.
Ventilation has been established and is working satisfactorily, but it is not believed that any of the men will be rescued alive. Every effort is being made and a strong force is doing its utmost.
Reno Evening Gazette, Reno, NV 8 Dec 1904
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Transcribed by Liz Dodson. Thanks Liz!
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