Richmond Mail in Richmond, Virginia

Local Matters and Charitable Appeal for Miners’ Families

News notes a disaster in a mining area with at least thirteen bodies recovered by noon yesterday and more seen among the pits. It reports twelve widows and thirty orphans, and a city resident collected about forty dollars for relatives. The notice asks for further aid via Dr Hancock, Wm Bartholomew’s store, or the office. It also includes items on Richmond College and the Mexican and Sugarcan Journal, plus multiple local court cases and a wine painting auction reminder.