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F. J. Sweeney: Miner Killed by Falling Earth in Central

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Sweeney is a well-known miner from Central, New Mexico, who died in a mining accident [1][2].

Hutchinson's mine, killing him instantly [1][2]. His son discovered the body while bringing dinner [1][2]. The funeral was held on Sunday in Silver City from the Methodist church under the auspices of the Masonic fraternity [1][2]. Williams was the collector [1].

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  1. Last Friday F… (1888)
    Last Friday F. J. Sweeney, a well-known miner of Central, was killed by several tons of earth falling on him in H. J. Hutchinson’s mine in that camp. The accident was discovered by the dead man’s son, who ca…
  2. years book-keeper in the railroad shops at… (1888) ↗ · details
    of the mercantile firm of Stevens, Gardner & Co., Georgetown, was killed by being precipitated 75 feet down the Naiad mine, Wednesday. His neck was broken. Deceased was a brother-in-law of Thos. B. Pheby, and…
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