Tank's Poetry
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united states mine rescue association
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Tank's Poetry |
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The deceased:
Car Dashes Seven to Death Indianapolis Star, Indiana January 2, 1911 The men were all in an empty car, ascending the slope from the bottom of the mine to the surface, counterbalanced by four cars which were descending at the other end of the cable. As soon as the four cars left the top they got beyond control and drew the single car containing the men up the slope at a frightful rate of speed. As the car approached the top, one of the men realizing what was about to happen, jumped out and escaped with slight injuries. The car with its load of human freight was dashed against the head house with such force that the bodies of seven of the men were terribly crushed. |
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