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Underground life and labor in King Leopold era mining
A lengthy, fragmented report blends observations of workers in coal pits with vivid scenes of mine life. It recounts harsh working conditions, child labor concerns, wages, and overseer control, alongside broader notes on industrial activity and regional developments.
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Leopolt
Ontario
Tirana
Ravenpiv
Agua
Fife
Pita
Ewantian Iesore
le Public
Reilar Weiner
France
Juans
St Saquay
Ritter
Frank Ford,Jr
Hobensack
Hixer
Laughtt Mill
Bridgeport
Cl, &W
Martin Ferry
Wheeling
St. Claireville
Martina Ferry
St Clairsville
Here
Bellaire
John Lewis
Harrisville
J. 5
Harrison
Mallory
Hamilton
Livke Coom
Frank Foudens
C. & RR. Company
Standapt Drow Company
Ser
Ron D
Tweedy
Lyndon Vale
Jetteron County
Richard J. Hill
Te Ciler
New Friends
South Third Veteria
Steinville
Nellie G. Crimley
Willian Caldwell
Hitt
Wilner
Tweety
Inide
Thomson
Prisen
Sury
Thurstay
Nleney Hebertieg
Toaveon Mainiae
Mertin'e Pures Boyeral War Company
Deanand
Troit Barrels
Aid Kiss
Glass Works
Te & Wa
Lam
Detferson
Hooter
Will
Rimipag
Pelinuiry
LS Oelopk
Uiterl
Poli Howell
Sutton
McCombs
Kubert Halt
Marlnes
Burlington
Turlington
Las
Lafayette Hall
A.C. Stuart
Jim Pugh
W.C. Hervey
Jonnie Armstrong
John Ulrich
Workington Grstenday
Charles Beck
Excelsior
Martine Ferry
Ste Loonts
Toby Dean
Ada Sherman
Avkinaum
Mise Sherman
Eairy
Walnut Grove
Laughlin
Ditheidge Gin
Elson Glass Works
Jefferson Grange No
Steele
Pleasant Ridge
Payie