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From the Google News Archives:  (news links open in a separate window)
Ten Killed in Mine Explosion Hammond Times, Indiana August 28, 1940 The blast, which occurred 1,700 feet beneath the surface, was the second fatal explosion to occur at the mine in recent years. Five persons were killed in the same shaft four years ago. The mine was not badly damaged by the blast, and work crews were able to rescue the uninjured miners and bring out the bodies of the victims within a short time. The dead were listed by company officials this morning as:
Bates is a small village of only 173 residents, most of who work for the coal company. The blast occurred shortly before dark, and within a few minutes virtually all residents of the town gathered at the mine. The blast was heard by a night watchman who had just gone on duty. The watchman raised the alarm. Ben Bedwell, manager of the mine, and Arthur Rains, superintendent, joined Fitzjarrell in investigating the disaster. |
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