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November 26, 1917
The Bismarck Tribune
Bismarck, Mandan, Burleigh County, Morton County, North Dakota
What is this article about?
Three Dodge coal miners, R.A. Norton, Paul Fritz, and Leo O'Brien, are recovering from severe burns caused by a powder explosion at the Dodge mine. Admitted to St. Alexius hospital last week, they face no risk of blindness and should fully recover if no complications arise.
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POWDER-BURNED MEN
WILL RECOVER UNLESS
COMPLICATIONS SET IN
Blindness Not Feared in Case of
Three Miners Injured in Dodge
Mine Explosion
R. A. Norton, Paul Fritz and Leo O'Brien, the Dodge coal miners who were brought to St. Alexius hospital last week suffering from terrible burns as a result of a powder explosion, were reported this morning to be recovering as rapidly as could be expected, considering the nature of their injuries. Contrary to current report, the attending surgeon states that blindness is not feared, and that barring possible complications all of the men should ultimately recover.
WILL RECOVER UNLESS
COMPLICATIONS SET IN
Blindness Not Feared in Case of
Three Miners Injured in Dodge
Mine Explosion
R. A. Norton, Paul Fritz and Leo O'Brien, the Dodge coal miners who were brought to St. Alexius hospital last week suffering from terrible burns as a result of a powder explosion, were reported this morning to be recovering as rapidly as could be expected, considering the nature of their injuries. Contrary to current report, the attending surgeon states that blindness is not feared, and that barring possible complications all of the men should ultimately recover.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Medical Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Recovery
What keywords are associated?
Mine Explosion
Coal Miners
Burn Injuries
Recovery
Powder Explosion
Dodge Mine
What entities or persons were involved?
R. A. Norton
Paul Fritz
Leo O'brien
Where did it happen?
Dodge Coal Mine, St. Alexius Hospital
Story Details
Key Persons
R. A. Norton
Paul Fritz
Leo O'brien
Location
Dodge Coal Mine, St. Alexius Hospital
Event Date
Last Week
Story Details
Three Dodge coal miners, R. A. Norton, Paul Fritz, and Leo O'Brien, suffered terrible burns in a powder explosion and were brought to St. Alexius hospital. They are recovering rapidly, with no fear of blindness and expected full recovery barring complications.