CARLSON, John

Prescott Journal Miner, Prescott, Arizona Tuesday, July 20, 1915, page 5, column 2 Miner Killed In Accident At The Ruth Life Crushed Out In An Instant By Cave-In Of Over Four Tons Of Formation By disregarding the warning given by miners at the Ruth camp to not enter the 135 foot level until the crew was ready, John Carlson sacrificed his life yesterday afternoon. A few minutes after 12 o'clock he stated he would go below to remove a huge boulder from the hanging wall that interfered with the track on that level, that timbering might be carried on without delay as well as mucking. A few minutes before the shift was ready to begin work a muffled sound emanated from that zone and instantly all on top were lowered. A cave in had occurred, and the body of Carlson was found buried underneath with life extinct. It is presumed he shot away the boulder that held at lease four tons on the formation in place, which instantly fell, covering him. The deceased was aged about 62 years, and until recently had followed placer mining along Indian creek, being a new arrival in the county. The news was brought to the city immediately by ---------- Wilhelm, general manager of the company, who expressed deep regret for this accident at his camp, which was the first since he assumed charge. Judge McLane was summoned from this city to hold an inquest, the verdict of the jury being in accordance with the above facts, without attaching any liability to the management of the property. ----------------------------------------------- Prescott Journal Miner, Prescott, Arizona Wednesday, July 21, 1915, page 3, column 3 Remains Arrive The body of Frank (sic John) Carlson, the miner accidently killed at the Ruth Mine on Monday afternoon by a cave-in, was brought to the city yesterday by Lester Ruffner, and will be held until advices for burial are received from relatives. The deceased was a recent arrival from Wickenburg and a Swede by nativity. Transcriber's note: Mr. Carlson is buried in an unmarked grave at the Citizens Cemetery in Prescott, Arizona.
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