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Domestic News
July 29, 1892
Iowa County Democrat
Mineral Point, Iowa County, Wisconsin
What is this article about?
Fred Bollman, 26, drowned while swimming in an abandoned mine pit in Negaunee, Wis., on July 24. He was with two younger brothers; likely cramped in chilly water. Body not recovered yet.
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DROWNED IN MINE PIT.
While Swimming Fred Bollman, of Negaunee, Loses His Life.
Negaunee, Wis., July 24.—Fred Bollman, while swimming in an old abandoned pit of the Grand Central mine in this city, about noon to-day, was drowned in about 35 feet of water. He was in company with two younger brothers and is supposed to have taken a cramp, owing to the chilly condition of the water. Although diligent search has been made his body has not yet been recovered, and it is expected that water will have to be pumped out, necessitating several days' work.
Deceased was about 26 years of age and a single man.
While Swimming Fred Bollman, of Negaunee, Loses His Life.
Negaunee, Wis., July 24.—Fred Bollman, while swimming in an old abandoned pit of the Grand Central mine in this city, about noon to-day, was drowned in about 35 feet of water. He was in company with two younger brothers and is supposed to have taken a cramp, owing to the chilly condition of the water. Although diligent search has been made his body has not yet been recovered, and it is expected that water will have to be pumped out, necessitating several days' work.
Deceased was about 26 years of age and a single man.
What sub-type of article is it?
Accident
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
Drowning
Mine Pit
Negaunee
Fred Bollman
Grand Central Mine
What entities or persons were involved?
Fred Bollman
Where did it happen?
Negaunee, Wis.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Negaunee, Wis.
Event Date
July 24.
Key Persons
Fred Bollman
Outcome
drowned in about 35 feet of water; body not yet recovered, expected to require pumping out water over several days.
Event Details
Fred Bollman, while swimming in an old abandoned pit of the Grand Central mine in Negaunee, Wis., about noon, was drowned. He was in company with two younger brothers and is supposed to have taken a cramp due to the chilly water. Deceased was about 26 years of age and a single man.