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Mining Coal In The Queen Charlottes Forty Years Ago
The Queen Charlotte Coal Mining Company mine suffered from dangerous tramways with a cave in that halted production. Russell criticizes Trounce for neglect and recalls accidents including Laiken's skull fracture and several injuries. He intervened to stop Indian boys from riding the car, rebuilt a new road, and faced delays as winter rains set in. Captain Knowles of the Lulu worsened relations with natives by selling whiskey to them. Coal output fell. near the air shaft the seam grew soft and nearly exhausted by February, with only about 150 tons more potential.
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Queen Charlotte
Russell
Trounce
Victoria
Laiken
Branch
Skidegate
Lulu
Capt. Knowles
Knowles
Mr. Russel