ANDRZEJ MROTEK
(1875 - 1911)
MROTEK FAILS TO SURVIVE
Injured man Passes Away at Hospital While in Comatose State
Unable to withstand the shock and the amputation of his leg which at a conference of the five physicians in attendance, was determined necessary, Andrew Mrotek, the unfortunate man who was so badly burned at the Gas Co. plant on Monday afternoon died at the hospital about 7 o'clock.
Mrotek recovered consciousness just after he was taken from the operating room but was not allowed to talk about the terrible happening. Mrotek retained consciousness for several hours telling the nurse that he was cold which showed him to be rational and that he was numb which was natural from the fact that the nerve ends had all been burned. At 4 o'clock he passed into a comatose state and did not again revive and died without suffering, three hours later. At the hospital the agony and distress of the members of Mrotek family was pitiable in the extreme and those who witnessed it were moved to pity for the unfortunate one.
Mrotek was 38 years of age and parents, a widow and four small children are left, one a three months old babe. He was a member of St. Joseph's society and the funeral will be held from St. Mary's tomorrow at 9 o'clock a.m.
The decedent was a hard working steady and industrious man. He had been employed at the Gas Company for four years and at all times manifested an interest in his work that made him an invaluable employe. He was sober and a family man noble in character and his demise is a sad blow to the bereaved ones whom he leaves to mourn his untimely end.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, March 7, 1911 P.1
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EXPLOSION AT GAS PLANT NEAR KILLS MAN
Gasoline Explosion Ignites Clothing of Andrew Mrotek
BREAKS LEG IN MAD FLIGHT OUT DOORS
Taken to Hospital Where Physicians Amputate Leg - Probably Will Die - Jos. Eastman Burned in Helping Mrotek
Bulletin:
(Mrotek's leg was taken off by physicians this afternoon, the member being crushed so badly as to make it impossible to save it. It is thought the man will not survive the night.) His body burned in such a manner that the flesh peeled off in many places, a broken leg and other hurts all comprising injuries so severe in character that he may not live, were sustained by Andrew Mrotek, an employee of the Manitowoc Gas Company today and the man lies at the Holy Family Hospital in a most precarious condition. Mrotek was assisting in making gasoline at the plant and in some way the fluid exploded, the clothing of Mrotek caught fire and the seething flames enveloped his entire body in a moment. The accident happened in what is known as the retort room of the Gas plant and in his mad flight out doors Mrotek leaped from a scaffold and sustained a fracture of the leg when he fell.
Delirious with pain and unmindful of the broken leg, Mrotek had fled out the door dragging his broken leg and rolled about in the ground in an effort to put out the fire on his person. His screams of pain attracted the attention of Al Stanton, another employe of the plant who rushed to his assistance and helped put out the flames. Jos. Eastman, the superintendent also came to the man's aid and in so doing almost precipitated another occurrence similar in character. Mr. Eastman's clothing catching fire and his face and hands being burned before he could extricate himself from his own trouble. Medical aid was secured as soon as possible and in all, five physicians were summoned and ministered to the injured man. Mrotek was taken to the hospital where he recovered for a brief time but later lapsed into unconsciousness again. Mr. Eastman was taken to his home where his wounds were dressed. He was able to answer the telephone and recounted the happening to the Herald upon request.
No one is able to say how the accident happened. Mr. Mrotek does not smoke and the gasoline could not have caught fire from this cause. The man was conducting the fluid into a tank preparatory to making gasoline, the regular supply being low. There was no one near him when the explosion occurred and the man has not been able to make a statement. Mrotek is married and has a family. John Novak, another man at the plant while helping was burned too, but not severely.
Manitowoc Daily Herald - Mon., Mar. 6, 1911
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A FATAL ACCIDENT
Andrew Mrotek an employe of the Gas company met with a fatal accident Monday between 11 and 12 o'clock. He was at work at the gas plant in the retort room near a gasoline tank which exploded setting fire to his clothing. He was alone at the time and rushed out and tumbled off the benches falling to the ground a distance of fourteen feet, breaking his right leg below the knee in the fall. His loud cries brought other workmen to his assistance but before the fire was extinguished he was badly burned and was unconscious. Dr. Gleason was immediately called.
The man was taken to the hospital where upon examination it was found that his leg was badly fractured and after a consultation of doctors it was amputated below the knee, in an effort to save his life. The skin was burned from fully two thirds of his body and he suffered great pain. The efforts of the physicians were of no avail and he died at 7 o'clock in the evening.
He was a married man and leaves a wife and four children. As stated above he was alone when the accident happened and the cause of the explosion is a mystery.
Manitowoc Pilot, March 9, 1911
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Estate is Given $4000 for a Life
Gas Co. Settles in Mrotek Case and Pays This Amount
MAN EMPLOYEE OF CO. DIES OF BURNS
Settlement has been made by the Manitowoc Gas Company with the estate of the late Andrew Mrotek, a seventh ward man and former employee of the company, who died as a result of burns he received while in discharge of his work at the plant of the company, March 6, the settlement having been approved by Judge Chloupek in probate court. Under terms of the settlement, Mrotek’s estate will receive $4000 in cash and the company bears all expenses attending the death and burial of the man, including hospital bills, medical attendance and burial expenses.
Mrotek died March 7 as a result of burns which he received while at work at the plant on Chicago Street. Details of the accident have never been known and will probably remain a mystery. Mrotek was discovered running from the plant with his clothing in a blaze and before assistance would be rendered him by Mgr. Eastman and another employee of the company who were at the scene, the man had been so seriously burned that his life could not be saved and he died at the hospital next day. At the hospital, Mrotek was given every attention and every effort made to save his life but without avail.
Atty. John J. Healy was appointed guardian ad litem of minor heirs of Mrotek and represented the estate in the negotiations for settlement with the Gas Company. A hearing was held in probate court relative to the settlement and to advise the court of the conditions and asked approval in the matter and this was granted. The $400 which will be received by Mrotek’s estates will be paid by insurance companies which carried risks of the Gas company on employees of the works and in return for the payment a release from all claims was given by the estate. The settlement is considered by attorneys to be an excellent one.
Manitowoc Daily Herald - June 16, 1911 - page 1
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(1875 - 1911)
MROTEK FAILS TO SURVIVE
Injured man Passes Away at Hospital While in Comatose State
Unable to withstand the shock and the amputation of his leg which at a conference of the five physicians in attendance, was determined necessary, Andrew Mrotek, the unfortunate man who was so badly burned at the Gas Co. plant on Monday afternoon died at the hospital about 7 o'clock.
Mrotek recovered consciousness just after he was taken from the operating room but was not allowed to talk about the terrible happening. Mrotek retained consciousness for several hours telling the nurse that he was cold which showed him to be rational and that he was numb which was natural from the fact that the nerve ends had all been burned. At 4 o'clock he passed into a comatose state and did not again revive and died without suffering, three hours later. At the hospital the agony and distress of the members of Mrotek family was pitiable in the extreme and those who witnessed it were moved to pity for the unfortunate one.
Mrotek was 38 years of age and parents, a widow and four small children are left, one a three months old babe. He was a member of St. Joseph's society and the funeral will be held from St. Mary's tomorrow at 9 o'clock a.m.
The decedent was a hard working steady and industrious man. He had been employed at the Gas Company for four years and at all times manifested an interest in his work that made him an invaluable employe. He was sober and a family man noble in character and his demise is a sad blow to the bereaved ones whom he leaves to mourn his untimely end.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, March 7, 1911 P.1
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EXPLOSION AT GAS PLANT NEAR KILLS MAN
Gasoline Explosion Ignites Clothing of Andrew Mrotek
BREAKS LEG IN MAD FLIGHT OUT DOORS
Taken to Hospital Where Physicians Amputate Leg - Probably Will Die - Jos. Eastman Burned in Helping Mrotek
Bulletin:
(Mrotek's leg was taken off by physicians this afternoon, the member being crushed so badly as to make it impossible to save it. It is thought the man will not survive the night.) His body burned in such a manner that the flesh peeled off in many places, a broken leg and other hurts all comprising injuries so severe in character that he may not live, were sustained by Andrew Mrotek, an employee of the Manitowoc Gas Company today and the man lies at the Holy Family Hospital in a most precarious condition. Mrotek was assisting in making gasoline at the plant and in some way the fluid exploded, the clothing of Mrotek caught fire and the seething flames enveloped his entire body in a moment. The accident happened in what is known as the retort room of the Gas plant and in his mad flight out doors Mrotek leaped from a scaffold and sustained a fracture of the leg when he fell.
Delirious with pain and unmindful of the broken leg, Mrotek had fled out the door dragging his broken leg and rolled about in the ground in an effort to put out the fire on his person. His screams of pain attracted the attention of Al Stanton, another employe of the plant who rushed to his assistance and helped put out the flames. Jos. Eastman, the superintendent also came to the man's aid and in so doing almost precipitated another occurrence similar in character. Mr. Eastman's clothing catching fire and his face and hands being burned before he could extricate himself from his own trouble. Medical aid was secured as soon as possible and in all, five physicians were summoned and ministered to the injured man. Mrotek was taken to the hospital where he recovered for a brief time but later lapsed into unconsciousness again. Mr. Eastman was taken to his home where his wounds were dressed. He was able to answer the telephone and recounted the happening to the Herald upon request.
No one is able to say how the accident happened. Mr. Mrotek does not smoke and the gasoline could not have caught fire from this cause. The man was conducting the fluid into a tank preparatory to making gasoline, the regular supply being low. There was no one near him when the explosion occurred and the man has not been able to make a statement. Mrotek is married and has a family. John Novak, another man at the plant while helping was burned too, but not severely.
Manitowoc Daily Herald - Mon., Mar. 6, 1911
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A FATAL ACCIDENT
Andrew Mrotek an employe of the Gas company met with a fatal accident Monday between 11 and 12 o'clock. He was at work at the gas plant in the retort room near a gasoline tank which exploded setting fire to his clothing. He was alone at the time and rushed out and tumbled off the benches falling to the ground a distance of fourteen feet, breaking his right leg below the knee in the fall. His loud cries brought other workmen to his assistance but before the fire was extinguished he was badly burned and was unconscious. Dr. Gleason was immediately called.
The man was taken to the hospital where upon examination it was found that his leg was badly fractured and after a consultation of doctors it was amputated below the knee, in an effort to save his life. The skin was burned from fully two thirds of his body and he suffered great pain. The efforts of the physicians were of no avail and he died at 7 o'clock in the evening.
He was a married man and leaves a wife and four children. As stated above he was alone when the accident happened and the cause of the explosion is a mystery.
Manitowoc Pilot, March 9, 1911
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Estate is Given $4000 for a Life
Gas Co. Settles in Mrotek Case and Pays This Amount
MAN EMPLOYEE OF CO. DIES OF BURNS
Settlement has been made by the Manitowoc Gas Company with the estate of the late Andrew Mrotek, a seventh ward man and former employee of the company, who died as a result of burns he received while in discharge of his work at the plant of the company, March 6, the settlement having been approved by Judge Chloupek in probate court. Under terms of the settlement, Mrotek’s estate will receive $4000 in cash and the company bears all expenses attending the death and burial of the man, including hospital bills, medical attendance and burial expenses.
Mrotek died March 7 as a result of burns which he received while at work at the plant on Chicago Street. Details of the accident have never been known and will probably remain a mystery. Mrotek was discovered running from the plant with his clothing in a blaze and before assistance would be rendered him by Mgr. Eastman and another employee of the company who were at the scene, the man had been so seriously burned that his life could not be saved and he died at the hospital next day. At the hospital, Mrotek was given every attention and every effort made to save his life but without avail.
Atty. John J. Healy was appointed guardian ad litem of minor heirs of Mrotek and represented the estate in the negotiations for settlement with the Gas Company. A hearing was held in probate court relative to the settlement and to advise the court of the conditions and asked approval in the matter and this was granted. The $400 which will be received by Mrotek’s estates will be paid by insurance companies which carried risks of the Gas company on employees of the works and in return for the payment a release from all claims was given by the estate. The settlement is considered by attorneys to be an excellent one.
Manitowoc Daily Herald - June 16, 1911 - page 1
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ANDRZEJ MROTEK
(1875 - 1911)
MROTEK FAILS TO SURVIVE
Injured man Passes Away at Hospital While in Comatose State
Unable to withstand the shock and the amputation of his leg which at a conference of the five physicians in attendance, was determined necessary, Andrew Mrotek, the unfortunate man who was so badly burned at the Gas Co. plant on Monday afternoon died at the hospital about 7 o'clock.
Mrotek recovered consciousness just after he was taken from the operating room but was not allowed to talk about the terrible happening. Mrotek retained consciousness for several hours telling the nurse that he was cold which showed him to be rational and that he was numb which was natural from the fact that the nerve ends had all been burned. At 4 o'clock he passed into a comatose state and did not again revive and died without suffering, three hours later. At the hospital the agony and distress of the members of Mrotek family was pitiable in the extreme and those who witnessed it were moved to pity for the unfortunate one.
Mrotek was 38 years of age and parents, a widow and four small children are left, one a three months old babe. He was a member of St. Joseph's society and the funeral will be held from St. Mary's tomorrow at 9 o'clock a.m.
The decedent was a hard working steady and industrious man. He had been employed at the Gas Company for four years and at all times manifested an interest in his work that made him an invaluable employe. He was sober and a family man noble in character and his demise is a sad blow to the bereaved ones whom he leaves to mourn his untimely end.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, March 7, 1911 P.1
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EXPLOSION AT GAS PLANT NEAR KILLS MAN
Gasoline Explosion Ignites Clothing of Andrew Mrotek
BREAKS LEG IN MAD FLIGHT OUT DOORS
Taken to Hospital Where Physicians Amputate Leg - Probably Will Die - Jos. Eastman Burned in Helping Mrotek
Bulletin:
(Mrotek's leg was taken off by physicians this afternoon, the member being crushed so badly as to make it impossible to save it. It is thought the man will not survive the night.) His body burned in such a manner that the flesh peeled off in many places, a broken leg and other hurts all comprising injuries so severe in character that he may not live, were sustained by Andrew Mrotek, an employee of the Manitowoc Gas Company today and the man lies at the Holy Family Hospital in a most precarious condition. Mrotek was assisting in making gasoline at the plant and in some way the fluid exploded, the clothing of Mrotek caught fire and the seething flames enveloped his entire body in a moment. The accident happened in what is known as the retort room of the Gas plant and in his mad flight out doors Mrotek leaped from a scaffold and sustained a fracture of the leg when he fell.
Delirious with pain and unmindful of the broken leg, Mrotek had fled out the door dragging his broken leg and rolled about in the ground in an effort to put out the fire on his person. His screams of pain attracted the attention of Al Stanton, another employe of the plant who rushed to his assistance and helped put out the flames. Jos. Eastman, the superintendent also came to the man's aid and in so doing almost precipitated another occurrence similar in character. Mr. Eastman's clothing catching fire and his face and hands being burned before he could extricate himself from his own trouble. Medical aid was secured as soon as possible and in all, five physicians were summoned and ministered to the injured man. Mrotek was taken to the hospital where he recovered for a brief time but later lapsed into unconsciousness again. Mr. Eastman was taken to his home where his wounds were dressed. He was able to answer the telephone and recounted the happening to the Herald upon request.
No one is able to say how the accident happened. Mr. Mrotek does not smoke and the gasoline could not have caught fire from this cause. The man was conducting the fluid into a tank preparatory to making gasoline, the regular supply being low. There was no one near him when the explosion occurred and the man has not been able to make a statement. Mrotek is married and has a family. John Novak, another man at the plant while helping was burned too, but not severely.
Manitowoc Daily Herald - Mon., Mar. 6, 1911
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A FATAL ACCIDENT
Andrew Mrotek an employe of the Gas company met with a fatal accident Monday between 11 and 12 o'clock. He was at work at the gas plant in the retort room near a gasoline tank which exploded setting fire to his clothing. He was alone at the time and rushed out and tumbled off the benches falling to the ground a distance of fourteen feet, breaking his right leg below the knee in the fall. His loud cries brought other workmen to his assistance but before the fire was extinguished he was badly burned and was unconscious. Dr. Gleason was immediately called.
The man was taken to the hospital where upon examination it was found that his leg was badly fractured and after a consultation of doctors it was amputated below the knee, in an effort to save his life. The skin was burned from fully two thirds of his body and he suffered great pain. The efforts of the physicians were of no avail and he died at 7 o'clock in the evening.
He was a married man and leaves a wife and four children. As stated above he was alone when the accident happened and the cause of the explosion is a mystery.
Manitowoc Pilot, March 9, 1911
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Estate is Given $4000 for a Life
Gas Co. Settles in Mrotek Case and Pays This Amount
MAN EMPLOYEE OF CO. DIES OF BURNS
Settlement has been made by the Manitowoc Gas Company with the estate of the late Andrew Mrotek, a seventh ward man and former employee of the company, who died as a result of burns he received while in discharge of his work at the plant of the company, March 6, the settlement having been approved by Judge Chloupek in probate court. Under terms of the settlement, Mrotek’s estate will receive $4000 in cash and the company bears all expenses attending the death and burial of the man, including hospital bills, medical attendance and burial expenses.
Mrotek died March 7 as a result of burns which he received while at work at the plant on Chicago Street. Details of the accident have never been known and will probably remain a mystery. Mrotek was discovered running from the plant with his clothing in a blaze and before assistance would be rendered him by Mgr. Eastman and another employee of the company who were at the scene, the man had been so seriously burned that his life could not be saved and he died at the hospital next day. At the hospital, Mrotek was given every attention and every effort made to save his life but without avail.
Atty. John J. Healy was appointed guardian ad litem of minor heirs of Mrotek and represented the estate in the negotiations for settlement with the Gas Company. A hearing was held in probate court relative to the settlement and to advise the court of the conditions and asked approval in the matter and this was granted. The $400 which will be received by Mrotek’s estates will be paid by insurance companies which carried risks of the Gas company on employees of the works and in return for the payment a release from all claims was given by the estate. The settlement is considered by attorneys to be an excellent one.
Manitowoc Daily Herald - June 16, 1911 - page 1
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(1875 - 1911)
MROTEK FAILS TO SURVIVE
Injured man Passes Away at Hospital While in Comatose State
Unable to withstand the shock and the amputation of his leg which at a conference of the five physicians in attendance, was determined necessary, Andrew Mrotek, the unfortunate man who was so badly burned at the Gas Co. plant on Monday afternoon died at the hospital about 7 o'clock.
Mrotek recovered consciousness just after he was taken from the operating room but was not allowed to talk about the terrible happening. Mrotek retained consciousness for several hours telling the nurse that he was cold which showed him to be rational and that he was numb which was natural from the fact that the nerve ends had all been burned. At 4 o'clock he passed into a comatose state and did not again revive and died without suffering, three hours later. At the hospital the agony and distress of the members of Mrotek family was pitiable in the extreme and those who witnessed it were moved to pity for the unfortunate one.
Mrotek was 38 years of age and parents, a widow and four small children are left, one a three months old babe. He was a member of St. Joseph's society and the funeral will be held from St. Mary's tomorrow at 9 o'clock a.m.
The decedent was a hard working steady and industrious man. He had been employed at the Gas Company for four years and at all times manifested an interest in his work that made him an invaluable employe. He was sober and a family man noble in character and his demise is a sad blow to the bereaved ones whom he leaves to mourn his untimely end.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, March 7, 1911 P.1
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EXPLOSION AT GAS PLANT NEAR KILLS MAN
Gasoline Explosion Ignites Clothing of Andrew Mrotek
BREAKS LEG IN MAD FLIGHT OUT DOORS
Taken to Hospital Where Physicians Amputate Leg - Probably Will Die - Jos. Eastman Burned in Helping Mrotek
Bulletin:
(Mrotek's leg was taken off by physicians this afternoon, the member being crushed so badly as to make it impossible to save it. It is thought the man will not survive the night.) His body burned in such a manner that the flesh peeled off in many places, a broken leg and other hurts all comprising injuries so severe in character that he may not live, were sustained by Andrew Mrotek, an employee of the Manitowoc Gas Company today and the man lies at the Holy Family Hospital in a most precarious condition. Mrotek was assisting in making gasoline at the plant and in some way the fluid exploded, the clothing of Mrotek caught fire and the seething flames enveloped his entire body in a moment. The accident happened in what is known as the retort room of the Gas plant and in his mad flight out doors Mrotek leaped from a scaffold and sustained a fracture of the leg when he fell.
Delirious with pain and unmindful of the broken leg, Mrotek had fled out the door dragging his broken leg and rolled about in the ground in an effort to put out the fire on his person. His screams of pain attracted the attention of Al Stanton, another employe of the plant who rushed to his assistance and helped put out the flames. Jos. Eastman, the superintendent also came to the man's aid and in so doing almost precipitated another occurrence similar in character. Mr. Eastman's clothing catching fire and his face and hands being burned before he could extricate himself from his own trouble. Medical aid was secured as soon as possible and in all, five physicians were summoned and ministered to the injured man. Mrotek was taken to the hospital where he recovered for a brief time but later lapsed into unconsciousness again. Mr. Eastman was taken to his home where his wounds were dressed. He was able to answer the telephone and recounted the happening to the Herald upon request.
No one is able to say how the accident happened. Mr. Mrotek does not smoke and the gasoline could not have caught fire from this cause. The man was conducting the fluid into a tank preparatory to making gasoline, the regular supply being low. There was no one near him when the explosion occurred and the man has not been able to make a statement. Mrotek is married and has a family. John Novak, another man at the plant while helping was burned too, but not severely.
Manitowoc Daily Herald - Mon., Mar. 6, 1911
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A FATAL ACCIDENT
Andrew Mrotek an employe of the Gas company met with a fatal accident Monday between 11 and 12 o'clock. He was at work at the gas plant in the retort room near a gasoline tank which exploded setting fire to his clothing. He was alone at the time and rushed out and tumbled off the benches falling to the ground a distance of fourteen feet, breaking his right leg below the knee in the fall. His loud cries brought other workmen to his assistance but before the fire was extinguished he was badly burned and was unconscious. Dr. Gleason was immediately called.
The man was taken to the hospital where upon examination it was found that his leg was badly fractured and after a consultation of doctors it was amputated below the knee, in an effort to save his life. The skin was burned from fully two thirds of his body and he suffered great pain. The efforts of the physicians were of no avail and he died at 7 o'clock in the evening.
He was a married man and leaves a wife and four children. As stated above he was alone when the accident happened and the cause of the explosion is a mystery.
Manitowoc Pilot, March 9, 1911
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Estate is Given $4000 for a Life
Gas Co. Settles in Mrotek Case and Pays This Amount
MAN EMPLOYEE OF CO. DIES OF BURNS
Settlement has been made by the Manitowoc Gas Company with the estate of the late Andrew Mrotek, a seventh ward man and former employee of the company, who died as a result of burns he received while in discharge of his work at the plant of the company, March 6, the settlement having been approved by Judge Chloupek in probate court. Under terms of the settlement, Mrotek’s estate will receive $4000 in cash and the company bears all expenses attending the death and burial of the man, including hospital bills, medical attendance and burial expenses.
Mrotek died March 7 as a result of burns which he received while at work at the plant on Chicago Street. Details of the accident have never been known and will probably remain a mystery. Mrotek was discovered running from the plant with his clothing in a blaze and before assistance would be rendered him by Mgr. Eastman and another employee of the company who were at the scene, the man had been so seriously burned that his life could not be saved and he died at the hospital next day. At the hospital, Mrotek was given every attention and every effort made to save his life but without avail.
Atty. John J. Healy was appointed guardian ad litem of minor heirs of Mrotek and represented the estate in the negotiations for settlement with the Gas Company. A hearing was held in probate court relative to the settlement and to advise the court of the conditions and asked approval in the matter and this was granted. The $400 which will be received by Mrotek’s estates will be paid by insurance companies which carried risks of the Gas company on employees of the works and in return for the payment a release from all claims was given by the estate. The settlement is considered by attorneys to be an excellent one.
Manitowoc Daily Herald - June 16, 1911 - page 1
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