When was it published?

February 10, 1908 in The Daily Tribune

Domestic News February 10, 1908

The Daily Tribune

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Economic, Migration Or Settlement

Q: What keywords are associated?

Coal Mine Closure, Brookside Mine, Miners Deserting, Family Migration, Coal Creek Consolidation, Economic Distress

Florence, Fremont County, Colorado

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What is this article about?

The Brookside coal mine in the county has closed due to lack of orders, leading families to move to other camps and the Colorado Supply company to relocate its stock to Coal Creek for consolidation. The mine will remain closed all summer, prompting miners to desert the camp to avoid long walks. Two other mines in the county are also closed, with uncertain outcomes for residents.

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WILL MOVE STOCK—Since the Brookside coal mine is closed down for the lack of orders, many families are moving to other camps in the county and the Colorado Supply company is moving its stock of merchandise over to Coal Creek and consolidating with the stock now there. It is said that the Brookside mine is to be closed tight all summer, and rather than walk several miles to work each morning, the miners are deserting the camp until the mine resumes work. There are two other mines closed in the county, but just what will be the outcome as far as the people leaving is concerned, is not known.

What sub-type of article is it?

Economic Migration Or Settlement

What keywords are associated?

Coal Mine Closure Brookside Mine Miners Deserting Family Migration Coal Creek Consolidation Economic Distress

Where did it happen?

Brookside

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Brookside

Outcome

mine closed all summer; families and miners moving to other camps; colorado supply company consolidating stock at coal creek; two other mines closed with uncertain resident outcomes.

Event Details

Brookside coal mine closed due to lack of orders, leading to families moving to other county camps and Colorado Supply company relocating merchandise to Coal Creek for consolidation. Miners deserting camp to avoid long walks to work. Mine to remain closed all summer. Two other county mines also closed.