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Stone Canyon Mine Explosion

Chancellor, Monterey County, California
January 19, 1909
No. Killed - 6

The Californian News Article  (10.2 Mb) PDF Format
Six miners lost their lives in an explosion at the Stone Canyon Mine at Chancellor.

The deceased:
  • Joseph Flor, 30
  • David McKrews, 29
  • August Vazsaddi, 32
  • August Magnes, 42
  • John Nabal, 27
  • George Baccerinni, 30
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