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May 16, 1910
Newark Evening Star And Newark Advertiser
Newark, Essex County, New Jersey
What is this article about?
A battery of five boilers exploded at the Diamond Coal and Coke Company's plant in Chewtown, Washington County, Pennsylvania, on May 15, killing three men—William Adamson, Peter Walsh, and Earl Bovard—and injuring six others, including nearby residents. The cause remains unknown.
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THREE KILLED WHEN FIVE BOILERS EXPLODE.
Plant of Pennsylvania Coal Mine Wrecked and Several Men Hurt.
PITTSBURG, May 16.—A battery of five boilers exploded at the plant of the Diamond Coal and Coke Company yesterday in Chewtown, Washington county, killing three men, who were in the boiler-house. Six others, including employees and residents in the dozen or more houses nearby, were injured, but none will die.
The dead are:
William Adamson, electrical engineer, aged 29.
Peter Walsh, aged 45, and Earl Bovard, aged 34.
All leave widows and one or more children.
The cause of the explosion is unknown. Since Bovard, the fireman who was in charge, and the only other two occupants of the boiler-house, are the victims, it is doubtful if responsibility is placed.
Plant of Pennsylvania Coal Mine Wrecked and Several Men Hurt.
PITTSBURG, May 16.—A battery of five boilers exploded at the plant of the Diamond Coal and Coke Company yesterday in Chewtown, Washington county, killing three men, who were in the boiler-house. Six others, including employees and residents in the dozen or more houses nearby, were injured, but none will die.
The dead are:
William Adamson, electrical engineer, aged 29.
Peter Walsh, aged 45, and Earl Bovard, aged 34.
All leave widows and one or more children.
The cause of the explosion is unknown. Since Bovard, the fireman who was in charge, and the only other two occupants of the boiler-house, are the victims, it is doubtful if responsibility is placed.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Boiler Explosion
Coal Mine Accident
Fatalities
Injuries
What entities or persons were involved?
William Adamson
Peter Walsh
Earl Bovard
Where did it happen?
Chewtown, Washington County, Pennsylvania
Story Details
Key Persons
William Adamson
Peter Walsh
Earl Bovard
Location
Chewtown, Washington County, Pennsylvania
Event Date
Yesterday (Reported May 16)
Story Details
Battery of five boilers exploded at the plant, killing three men in the boiler-house and injuring six others nearby; cause unknown as victims included the fireman in charge.