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November 7, 1926
The Daily Worker
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
What is this article about?
A flood in the Barnes-Hecker iron mine near Ishpeming, Michigan, killed 51 workers on Wednesday, devastating the North Lake mining camp by leaving 160 fatherless children and only two men residents. Seven bodies recovered; funerals and memorial planned.
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106 ORPHANS LEFT BY MINE CAVE-IN DEAD
Mining Camp Bereft of Male Workers
ISHPEMING, Mich., Nov. 5. - The death of 51 workers in the flooded Barnes-Hecker iron mine Wednesday virtually exterminated the male population of the little mining camp of North Lake and left 160 fatherless children. There are only two men residents left. Practically all the men who died in the mine left families.
Water Recedes.
There is no visible sign of water at 499 feet in the Barnes-Hecker mine, rescue workers who reached that level reported.
Finding of the 44 as yet unrecovered bodies of the men trapped at the 1,060 foot level when a hidden lake engulfed the iron mine, will be hastened if the water has disappeared, it was said.
No Chance of Life.
Leading mine authorities from all sections of the state declared today after a conference, there was only one chance in ten million that the surging flood which engulfed the mine, had not killed the entire 51.
The first of seven funerals for victims whose bodies have already been recovered will be held tomorrow when William Huot will be buried. He left a wife and seven children.
Large Families.
Equally large families have been left by other victims. That of Edward Chapman mourns not only the husband and father but also Herman, the eldest of ten children.
Only seven bodies have been recovered of the 51 dead so far. About forty men are working to recover the bodies. A memorial service has been arranged by the mayor of Ishpeming for the victims.
The community school closed at North Lake today because only six of the forty pupils attended.
Mining Camp Bereft of Male Workers
ISHPEMING, Mich., Nov. 5. - The death of 51 workers in the flooded Barnes-Hecker iron mine Wednesday virtually exterminated the male population of the little mining camp of North Lake and left 160 fatherless children. There are only two men residents left. Practically all the men who died in the mine left families.
Water Recedes.
There is no visible sign of water at 499 feet in the Barnes-Hecker mine, rescue workers who reached that level reported.
Finding of the 44 as yet unrecovered bodies of the men trapped at the 1,060 foot level when a hidden lake engulfed the iron mine, will be hastened if the water has disappeared, it was said.
No Chance of Life.
Leading mine authorities from all sections of the state declared today after a conference, there was only one chance in ten million that the surging flood which engulfed the mine, had not killed the entire 51.
The first of seven funerals for victims whose bodies have already been recovered will be held tomorrow when William Huot will be buried. He left a wife and seven children.
Large Families.
Equally large families have been left by other victims. That of Edward Chapman mourns not only the husband and father but also Herman, the eldest of ten children.
Only seven bodies have been recovered of the 51 dead so far. About forty men are working to recover the bodies. A memorial service has been arranged by the mayor of Ishpeming for the victims.
The community school closed at North Lake today because only six of the forty pupils attended.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Tragedy
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Misfortune
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Mine Cave In
Flooding Disaster
Iron Mine
Orphans
Workers Deaths
Rescue Efforts
What entities or persons were involved?
William Huot
Edward Chapman
Herman
Where did it happen?
Barnes Hecker Iron Mine, North Lake Mining Camp, Ishpeming, Mich.
Story Details
Key Persons
William Huot
Edward Chapman
Herman
Location
Barnes Hecker Iron Mine, North Lake Mining Camp, Ishpeming, Mich.
Event Date
Wednesday, Prior To Nov. 5
Story Details
Flood from a hidden lake in the Barnes-Hecker iron mine killed 51 male workers, leaving 106 orphans and 160 fatherless children in North Lake camp. Only seven bodies recovered so far; rescue efforts continue as water recedes. Funerals begin, school closes due to low attendance.