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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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