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Successful Rescue Rescuers who entered the Hastings mine early on June 19 returned soon afterward with a Greek, who was badly burned. Source document 
Colorado Miners Die in Explosion Anaconda Standard, Montana June 20, 1912 Superintendent James Cameron and David Reese, head of the company's rescue service, directed the operation of a large force of rescuers. The officers believe the explosion was caused by a "windy shot" which set off a quantity of gas. The explosion took in the new slope of the mine where development work is in progress. The 14 men who were in during the night were shot-firers and entry men. Rescuers who entered the mine early today returned soon afterward with a Greek, who was badly burned. According to the mine superintendent, who came out after a hasty investigation, both the main slope and the new air course, the only means of exit, are badly caved. The Hastings mine is one of the largest producers in the Southern Colorado fields. John Thomas, fire boss, 40, married, lost his life. The other victims are:
The bodies of the victims were all brought to the surface shortly before nightfall. The bodies were only slightly scorched. |
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