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A day after an explosion killed thirty-seven coal miners in the Franklin pit, the Post-Intelligencer opens a relief fund for the widows and orphans left behind — pleading with readers that the miners' own generosity cannot stretch far enough.
“The miners are poor, and relief must come from outside of Franklin for the widows, children and other dependent relatives of the thirty-seven men who lie dead at Franklin.”
Maria May says Oregon Improvement Company agents broke into her Franklin home, beat her, and threw her out half-clothed in 1891. She is asking for $15,000.
“The company's agents unlawfully broke into her house, assaulted and beat her and dragged her out of doors, insufficiently clad.”
A trial begins in the shooting death of a miner in Franklin, with insanity cited as the defense.
“A large number of colored miners and their wives are down from the mines as witnesses and spectators.”
The Oregon Improvement Company mandates vaccination for all employees and school children to curb a smallpox threat.
“The company has given orders to have the camp cleaned up and to keep it clean.”
A 17-year-old performer collapses and dies during rehearsals, leaving his family in mourning.
“A party of friends was gathered around him as he worked himself into a great state of simulated excitement, when all were horrified to see him suddenly fall lifeless to the floor.”
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