Amador Ledger, 3 March 1911
FATALLY CAVED ON
James Baldwin Loses His Life in Kennedy Mine
While working in the 3400 level of the Kennedy mine last Monday morning about 2 o'clock, James Baldwin met an untimely death by being caved upon.
Baldwin and his helper, Peter Taveroni, went on their shift at eleven o'clock Sunday night. They were cautioned to be careful of the newly blasted section by the workmen whom they relieved. According to the story told at the inquest, Baldwin and his associate immediately tried the roof of the drift with crowbars, but were unable to loosen any of the overhead rock. They then concluded to shovel out the loose rock and fix several set of timbers which were provided ready for use.
While in the act of cleaning out the loose dirt, without the least warning, a large mass of rock fell from the roof, completely burying Baldwin. The helper testified that the unfortunate man hollered when he was stuck, but death must have been almost instantaneous, as he was covered with several tons of rock.
Coroner Potter was notified of the accident and held an inquest in the supervisors room at one o'clock Monday afternoon.
Peter Taveroni was the first witness called. He was unable to speak English, and his story was interpreted by S. Poletti. The witness stated that he was not Baldwin's steady assistant, and had only gone on that shift because the regular helper had laid off for the night. He said he believed the man's death was purely accidental, as everything seemed safe as far as they were able to determine.
Taveroni was the only eye witness to the fatality, and his escape from like fate was little short of miraculous.
Ernest Luna was the next witness called, and fully described the conditions of the drift. Luna said : When we went on our shift, we were cautioned that we were to work in a bad piece of ground. We tried it with bars, but couldn't get any rock down, then we began to shovel out the loose dirt in order to set our timbers. While shoveling this dirt into the car, a big bunch of rock fell, striking Baldwin. Luna said just before the accident occurred he left that section and went to the station where the timbers were, being absent only about three minutes, when he was hurriedly called back into the drift by the dead miner's helper.
Web Smith, the superintendent of the Kennedy, stated that Baldwin had worked for the Kennedy mine on two different occasions, for a period of about two years all together. He was a very competent man. He said he visited the 3400 level last Saturday morning, about 11 o'clock. They were expecting to get the north ore body at almost any time. The earth is very coarse, and the rocks run in slopes or floor seams, running off from foot wall, 20 inches to two feet thick one end and tapering to a fine edge at the opposite side. The accident was unavoidable, and he did not want any of the men to assume extra risk while engaged at work.
The jury consisting of Joe Datson, Nick Arditto, W. D. Dufrene, Will Carley, Ed. Purcell, Amiel Lucot, George Hambrie, V. Garbarini, D. Caminetti, H. Mason and George Huberty, after a short deliberation, rendered a verdict of accidental death while engaged at work in the Kennedy mine. The deceased leaves a wife and four children to mourn his loss. The eldest child is about 7 years of age, while the youngest is scarcely 2 months old. He has resided in and about Jackson for the past 12 years, and lived on north Main street, Newmanville.
The remains were taken to Huberty & Giovanncni's undertaking parlors, and prepared for burial, after which they were removed to his late home, from which place they were interred.
The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, services being conducted by Father Greely of St. Patrick's church, and interment made in the Catholic cemetery.
The Amador Ledger: Jackson, CA, 28 July 1911, pg 2, col 3
Left for Ireland
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Mrs. Baldwin, whose husband was killed some months ago in the Kennedy mine, with her three children, left last Sunday for Sacramento, there to take the train for the east, and hence to her native land Ireland. She was accompanied as far as Sacramento by G. M. Huberty, who saw her safely started on her long trip. It is understood that the Kennedy company furnished the money necessary to take the family to Ireland. She has relatives in that country, and it is stated has been left some property there.
FATALLY CAVED ON
James Baldwin Loses His Life in Kennedy Mine
While working in the 3400 level of the Kennedy mine last Monday morning about 2 o'clock, James Baldwin met an untimely death by being caved upon.
Baldwin and his helper, Peter Taveroni, went on their shift at eleven o'clock Sunday night. They were cautioned to be careful of the newly blasted section by the workmen whom they relieved. According to the story told at the inquest, Baldwin and his associate immediately tried the roof of the drift with crowbars, but were unable to loosen any of the overhead rock. They then concluded to shovel out the loose rock and fix several set of timbers which were provided ready for use.
While in the act of cleaning out the loose dirt, without the least warning, a large mass of rock fell from the roof, completely burying Baldwin. The helper testified that the unfortunate man hollered when he was stuck, but death must have been almost instantaneous, as he was covered with several tons of rock.
Coroner Potter was notified of the accident and held an inquest in the supervisors room at one o'clock Monday afternoon.
Peter Taveroni was the first witness called. He was unable to speak English, and his story was interpreted by S. Poletti. The witness stated that he was not Baldwin's steady assistant, and had only gone on that shift because the regular helper had laid off for the night. He said he believed the man's death was purely accidental, as everything seemed safe as far as they were able to determine.
Taveroni was the only eye witness to the fatality, and his escape from like fate was little short of miraculous.
Ernest Luna was the next witness called, and fully described the conditions of the drift. Luna said : When we went on our shift, we were cautioned that we were to work in a bad piece of ground. We tried it with bars, but couldn't get any rock down, then we began to shovel out the loose dirt in order to set our timbers. While shoveling this dirt into the car, a big bunch of rock fell, striking Baldwin. Luna said just before the accident occurred he left that section and went to the station where the timbers were, being absent only about three minutes, when he was hurriedly called back into the drift by the dead miner's helper.
Web Smith, the superintendent of the Kennedy, stated that Baldwin had worked for the Kennedy mine on two different occasions, for a period of about two years all together. He was a very competent man. He said he visited the 3400 level last Saturday morning, about 11 o'clock. They were expecting to get the north ore body at almost any time. The earth is very coarse, and the rocks run in slopes or floor seams, running off from foot wall, 20 inches to two feet thick one end and tapering to a fine edge at the opposite side. The accident was unavoidable, and he did not want any of the men to assume extra risk while engaged at work.
The jury consisting of Joe Datson, Nick Arditto, W. D. Dufrene, Will Carley, Ed. Purcell, Amiel Lucot, George Hambrie, V. Garbarini, D. Caminetti, H. Mason and George Huberty, after a short deliberation, rendered a verdict of accidental death while engaged at work in the Kennedy mine. The deceased leaves a wife and four children to mourn his loss. The eldest child is about 7 years of age, while the youngest is scarcely 2 months old. He has resided in and about Jackson for the past 12 years, and lived on north Main street, Newmanville.
The remains were taken to Huberty & Giovanncni's undertaking parlors, and prepared for burial, after which they were removed to his late home, from which place they were interred.
The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, services being conducted by Father Greely of St. Patrick's church, and interment made in the Catholic cemetery.
The Amador Ledger: Jackson, CA, 28 July 1911, pg 2, col 3
Left for Ireland
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Mrs. Baldwin, whose husband was killed some months ago in the Kennedy mine, with her three children, left last Sunday for Sacramento, there to take the train for the east, and hence to her native land Ireland. She was accompanied as far as Sacramento by G. M. Huberty, who saw her safely started on her long trip. It is understood that the Kennedy company furnished the money necessary to take the family to Ireland. She has relatives in that country, and it is stated has been left some property there.
Amador Ledger, 3 March 1911
FATALLY CAVED ON
James Baldwin Loses His Life in Kennedy Mine
While working in the 3400 level of the Kennedy mine last Monday morning about 2 o'clock, James Baldwin met an untimely death by being caved upon.
Baldwin and his helper, Peter Taveroni, went on their shift at eleven o'clock Sunday night. They were cautioned to be careful of the newly blasted section by the workmen whom they relieved. According to the story told at the inquest, Baldwin and his associate immediately tried the roof of the drift with crowbars, but were unable to loosen any of the overhead rock. They then concluded to shovel out the loose rock and fix several set of timbers which were provided ready for use.
While in the act of cleaning out the loose dirt, without the least warning, a large mass of rock fell from the roof, completely burying Baldwin. The helper testified that the unfortunate man hollered when he was stuck, but death must have been almost instantaneous, as he was covered with several tons of rock.
Coroner Potter was notified of the accident and held an inquest in the supervisors room at one o'clock Monday afternoon.
Peter Taveroni was the first witness called. He was unable to speak English, and his story was interpreted by S. Poletti. The witness stated that he was not Baldwin's steady assistant, and had only gone on that shift because the regular helper had laid off for the night. He said he believed the man's death was purely accidental, as everything seemed safe as far as they were able to determine.
Taveroni was the only eye witness to the fatality, and his escape from like fate was little short of miraculous.
Ernest Luna was the next witness called, and fully described the conditions of the drift. Luna said : When we went on our shift, we were cautioned that we were to work in a bad piece of ground. We tried it with bars, but couldn't get any rock down, then we began to shovel out the loose dirt in order to set our timbers. While shoveling this dirt into the car, a big bunch of rock fell, striking Baldwin. Luna said just before the accident occurred he left that section and went to the station where the timbers were, being absent only about three minutes, when he was hurriedly called back into the drift by the dead miner's helper.
Web Smith, the superintendent of the Kennedy, stated that Baldwin had worked for the Kennedy mine on two different occasions, for a period of about two years all together. He was a very competent man. He said he visited the 3400 level last Saturday morning, about 11 o'clock. They were expecting to get the north ore body at almost any time. The earth is very coarse, and the rocks run in slopes or floor seams, running off from foot wall, 20 inches to two feet thick one end and tapering to a fine edge at the opposite side. The accident was unavoidable, and he did not want any of the men to assume extra risk while engaged at work.
The jury consisting of Joe Datson, Nick Arditto, W. D. Dufrene, Will Carley, Ed. Purcell, Amiel Lucot, George Hambrie, V. Garbarini, D. Caminetti, H. Mason and George Huberty, after a short deliberation, rendered a verdict of accidental death while engaged at work in the Kennedy mine. The deceased leaves a wife and four children to mourn his loss. The eldest child is about 7 years of age, while the youngest is scarcely 2 months old. He has resided in and about Jackson for the past 12 years, and lived on north Main street, Newmanville.
The remains were taken to Huberty & Giovanncni's undertaking parlors, and prepared for burial, after which they were removed to his late home, from which place they were interred.
The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, services being conducted by Father Greely of St. Patrick's church, and interment made in the Catholic cemetery.
The Amador Ledger: Jackson, CA, 28 July 1911, pg 2, col 3
Left for Ireland
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Mrs. Baldwin, whose husband was killed some months ago in the Kennedy mine, with her three children, left last Sunday for Sacramento, there to take the train for the east, and hence to her native land Ireland. She was accompanied as far as Sacramento by G. M. Huberty, who saw her safely started on her long trip. It is understood that the Kennedy company furnished the money necessary to take the family to Ireland. She has relatives in that country, and it is stated has been left some property there.
FATALLY CAVED ON
James Baldwin Loses His Life in Kennedy Mine
While working in the 3400 level of the Kennedy mine last Monday morning about 2 o'clock, James Baldwin met an untimely death by being caved upon.
Baldwin and his helper, Peter Taveroni, went on their shift at eleven o'clock Sunday night. They were cautioned to be careful of the newly blasted section by the workmen whom they relieved. According to the story told at the inquest, Baldwin and his associate immediately tried the roof of the drift with crowbars, but were unable to loosen any of the overhead rock. They then concluded to shovel out the loose rock and fix several set of timbers which were provided ready for use.
While in the act of cleaning out the loose dirt, without the least warning, a large mass of rock fell from the roof, completely burying Baldwin. The helper testified that the unfortunate man hollered when he was stuck, but death must have been almost instantaneous, as he was covered with several tons of rock.
Coroner Potter was notified of the accident and held an inquest in the supervisors room at one o'clock Monday afternoon.
Peter Taveroni was the first witness called. He was unable to speak English, and his story was interpreted by S. Poletti. The witness stated that he was not Baldwin's steady assistant, and had only gone on that shift because the regular helper had laid off for the night. He said he believed the man's death was purely accidental, as everything seemed safe as far as they were able to determine.
Taveroni was the only eye witness to the fatality, and his escape from like fate was little short of miraculous.
Ernest Luna was the next witness called, and fully described the conditions of the drift. Luna said : When we went on our shift, we were cautioned that we were to work in a bad piece of ground. We tried it with bars, but couldn't get any rock down, then we began to shovel out the loose dirt in order to set our timbers. While shoveling this dirt into the car, a big bunch of rock fell, striking Baldwin. Luna said just before the accident occurred he left that section and went to the station where the timbers were, being absent only about three minutes, when he was hurriedly called back into the drift by the dead miner's helper.
Web Smith, the superintendent of the Kennedy, stated that Baldwin had worked for the Kennedy mine on two different occasions, for a period of about two years all together. He was a very competent man. He said he visited the 3400 level last Saturday morning, about 11 o'clock. They were expecting to get the north ore body at almost any time. The earth is very coarse, and the rocks run in slopes or floor seams, running off from foot wall, 20 inches to two feet thick one end and tapering to a fine edge at the opposite side. The accident was unavoidable, and he did not want any of the men to assume extra risk while engaged at work.
The jury consisting of Joe Datson, Nick Arditto, W. D. Dufrene, Will Carley, Ed. Purcell, Amiel Lucot, George Hambrie, V. Garbarini, D. Caminetti, H. Mason and George Huberty, after a short deliberation, rendered a verdict of accidental death while engaged at work in the Kennedy mine. The deceased leaves a wife and four children to mourn his loss. The eldest child is about 7 years of age, while the youngest is scarcely 2 months old. He has resided in and about Jackson for the past 12 years, and lived on north Main street, Newmanville.
The remains were taken to Huberty & Giovanncni's undertaking parlors, and prepared for burial, after which they were removed to his late home, from which place they were interred.
The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, services being conducted by Father Greely of St. Patrick's church, and interment made in the Catholic cemetery.
The Amador Ledger: Jackson, CA, 28 July 1911, pg 2, col 3
Left for Ireland
-----
Mrs. Baldwin, whose husband was killed some months ago in the Kennedy mine, with her three children, left last Sunday for Sacramento, there to take the train for the east, and hence to her native land Ireland. She was accompanied as far as Sacramento by G. M. Huberty, who saw her safely started on her long trip. It is understood that the Kennedy company furnished the money necessary to take the family to Ireland. She has relatives in that country, and it is stated has been left some property there.
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