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Santiago Ordenas

Birth
Chile
Death
28 Jun 1882 (aged 51–52)
New Almaden, Santa Clara County, California, USA
Burial
New Almaden, Santa Clara County, California, USA Add to Map
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DEATH AT ALMADEN MINE
At half-past five last evening, Santiago Ordines, a Chilean miner, attempted to climb upon a hoisting cage while in motion in the Randol shaft of the Almaden quicksilver mine, and fell from the 1600 to the 1800 foot level, being instantly killed. The Coroner's jury today found a verdict of accidental death, attributable to his disobeying orders.

Sacramento Daily Union - June 29, 1882
DEATH AT ALMADEN MINE
At half-past five last evening, Santiago Ordines, a Chilean miner, attempted to climb upon a hoisting cage while in motion in the Randol shaft of the Almaden quicksilver mine, and fell from the 1600 to the 1800 foot level, being instantly killed. The Coroner's jury today found a verdict of accidental death, attributable to his disobeying orders.

Sacramento Daily Union - June 29, 1882

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