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Avondale Mine disaster near Plymouth described in detail
The Avondale mine shaft and breaker near Plymouth in the Susquehanna valley are detailed as flames engulf the wooden breaker and shaft. Rescue attempts unfold amid rising death tolls, with 108 victims, many families ruined, and calls for reforms to mine safety and ventilation.
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Wilkes Barre
Plymouth
Avondale
Delaware, Lackawatina, and Western Company
Trisesan
Trish
Europe
Steele
Darlin
Kingston
Scranton
Hell
Charles Vartue
Thomas Williams
Jenkins Morgan
Williams
Morian
Morwan
Annyone
David Jones
Williaus
Qlivays Akés
Neve
America
Wales
Ireland
Iver
Delaware, Lackawanna, and Western Company
Ives