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Hughestown No. 10 Mine Explosion

Pittston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
January 25, 1911
No. Killed - 3

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Miners known to be deceased:

Michael Roache, miner
Jacob Zigmund, laborer
Andrew Spinatz, laborer

Others listed in serious condition:

Victor Botwich, laborer
Michael Kunis, miner
Curta Mulovitz, laborer

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