Miners Detailed Information
A - C
Hastings Mine Explosion
The following is information gathered from the First - Seventh Report of the Industrial Commission of Colorado.
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STEVE ANTONUCCI, b. abt: 1864, Italy
Italian, Slopeman, 53, married, one child
Nationality: Italian Speaks English
Occupation: Slopeman Company Man
Age: 53; Birth abt: 1864
Wife: Christina ?Spera? B abt 1878, Italy
Child 1: Carrie “Kate” Antonucci
Child 2: died before 1910 Possibly 2 children died before 1910 (1910 Census)
Buried: Trinidad Catholic Cemetery,
Trinidad, Las Animas County Colorado, USA
Burial Date: 07 May 1917
Marker - Yes
Find A Grave Memorial# 135491327
Ancestry:
1910 Census – Hastings, Las Animas, Colorado Immigration: 1889
Able to Read & Write
House owned free & clear
Married 20 years, abt 1890
Carrie “Kate” Antonucci
b. abt 1904, Colorado
Attending School
Ancestry:
Stephano Antonucci
B. 28 Nov 1862 in San Pier, Messina, Sicily
Father: Antonio Antonucci
Mother: Catarina Macale
Workman’s Compensation:
Claim No. 3,595 $8 per week for 312 weeks, not to exceed the sum of $2,496
Acc. No. 21,999, Claim No. 3,595. Steve Antonucci vs. Victor-American Fuel Co., and Employers' Mutual Insurance Co. and Lloyds' of London. $8 per week for 312 weeks, not to exceed the sum of $2,496 (1st Report, Claim, p 58).
Acc. No. 21,999, Claim No. 3,595. In the Matter of the Death of Steve Antonucci. Christina Antonucci, His Widow, in Behalf of Herself and Minor Children, Dependents, Claimants, vs. The Victor American Fuel Company, Employer, Employers' Mutual Insurance Company and Lloyds' of London, Insurers, Respondents. Application for Lump Sum Settlement granted for $153.39 to enable claimant and children to move to California, July 17th, 1918 (2nd report, p 49).
Ancestry information
1910 Census – Hastings, Las Animas, Colorado
Immigration: 1889
Able to Read & Write
House owned free & clear
Married 1890
Wife: Christina Spera b. abt 1878, San Pier, Italy d. 17 Sep 1920 Los Angeles, California (California Death Index, 1905-1939 for Cristina Antonuccio). Speaks Italian Family moved to California July 1918. Died in Los Angeles California in 1918
Child: Carrie Antonucci (born in Colorado abt 1904)
Child: Two died before 1910
04 Feb 1920 Census: Christina and Kate
Home: Hastings, Las Animas, CO
b. abt 1875, Italy. Immigration: 1900, from Italy
Does not speak English, does not read or write
??b. abt 1878, San Pier, Italy d. 17 Sep 1920 Los Angeles, California (California Death Index, 1905-1939 for Cristina Antonuccio). Speaks Italian. ?Did Family moved to California July 1918. Died in Los Angeles California on 17 Sep 1920?
JIM ANUSIS (Anusus) b. abt: 1877
Greek, Miner, 40, Single
Nationality: Greek
Occupation: Miner
Date Hired: Feb. 22, 1916
Check No. 102
Age: 40; Birth abt: 1877
Two-fifths total dependency.
Lived in Greece
Father: George Anusis
Mother: Katherine Anusis
Wife: Single
Child 1: None
Buried: Unable to be identified or body not recovered
Find A Grave Memorial# None
Ancestry: None
Workman’s Compensation:
Claim No. 3841 Two-fifths total dependency. Award, $333.33, April 23, 1920.
Claims Nos. 3,839, 3,840, 3,841, 3,842, 3,843, 3,844, 3,846, 3,847, 3,848, 3,851, 3,853, 3,855, 3,856, 3,857, 3,859, and 3,861. In the Matter of the Deaths of Mari Simonelli, Anton Marincich, Jim Anusus, R. L. Davis, John Diakis, Dave Williams, Theres Vinos, Pietro Bertolina, Frank Churichm, George Torchio, Marcellino Harbero, John Kopelas, George Krokas, Pete Nenich, Harris Basakas, and Theros Pappas. Commission found that all of the above named were killed on April 27th, 1917, by an accident arising out of and in the course of their employment while performing services arising out of and in the course of their employment. Nine of the bodies of the above named employees were recovered and taken from the mine but were incapable of being identified and that it was more than probable that it would be impossible to identify the seven bodies yet to be recovered when taken from the mine. Commission, at this time, for the purpose of paying the undertaker's bill incurred deems it advisable to treat the above cases as one case, calling for payment of 16 burial expenses at $75 for each body as fast as they are taken from the mine, respondents to have and take credit for the payment as against any award that may heretofore have been entered or hereinafter entered in favor of dependents of any employees, it being the intention by the award to charge up against each of the above named cases the sum of $75 burial expenses; provided, however, that if no more bodies are recovered from the Hastings Mine prior to April 15th, 1919, the Commission finds that further efforts toward the recovery and burial of such bodies are not desirable or required, and that the amount of burial and funeral expenses which would have been paid hereunder up to that date shall be pro-rated share and share alike among the 16 cases. July 9th, 1918 (2nd Report, p 75).
Index No. 17, Claim No. 3841. James Anusis, Deceased, Mother and Father, Dependents, Claimants, vs. The Victor-American Fuel Company, Employer, and The Employers’ Mutual Insurance Company, Insurer, and Lloyds of.London, Re-insurers, Respondents. Fatal. Two-fifths total dependency. Award, $333.33. April 23, 1920 (4th Report, p 22).
James Anusis, Deceased. Katherine Anusis, Mother, and George Anusis, Father, Dependents, Claimants No. 3841, … vs. The Victor-American Fuel Company,' Employer, and The Employers' Mutual Insurance Company, Insurer, and Lloyds of London, Reinsurer, Respondents. Nine bodies found in Hastings No. 2, Mine were impossible to identify Seven others remain in the mine which it will be impossible to identify The sum of $675.00 was withheld for funeral expenses from compensation paid to various claimants. Ordered that in each case the sum of $42.19 be deducted from the amount withheld and the balance, if any, paid to dependents designated in previous awards; the various amounts being specifically set out therein. Commission award, February 28, 1923 (7th report, p 75).
E. H. ATWOOD (Edward H. Atwood)
b. abt: 1875
American, Timberman, 42, married, one child at time of death
Nationality: American
Occupation: Timberman
Age: 42; Birth abt: 1875
Wife: Mary Atwood
remarried on the 17th day of September 1917
Child 1: Mary Vivian Atwood
J. F. Santistevan, guardian of the minor child
Child 2: Son - posthumous b. November 15th, 1917
Buried: Trinidad Catholic Cemetery, Trinidad, Las Animas County Colorado, USA
Burial Date: 5/29/1917
No Marker
Find A Grave Memorial# None
Ancestry:
Workman’s Compensation:
Claim No. 3795 $8 per week for 312 weeks, not to exceed the sum of $2,496 1917
Acc. No. 21,995, Claim No. 3,795. In the Matter of the Death of Edward Atwood, Mary Atwood, Widow, in Behalf of Herself and a Posthumous Child; Mary Atwood, Minor Child, by J. F. Santistevan, Her Duly Appointed Guardian, vs. The Victor-American Fuel Company, Employer, and The Employers' Mutual Insurance Company and Lloyds' of London, Insurers, Respondents. One J. F. Santistevan, has been duly appointed guardian of Mary Atwood, minor child, living apart from her stepmother. Ordered by the Industrial Commission that the widow, Mary Atwood, be paid $4.00 per week for a period of six years, not to exceed the sum of $1,248. Provided, however, that if a posthumous child be born to said Mary H. Atwood, from and after the birth of said posthumous child, The Employers' Mutual Insurance Co. pay to the said Mary H. Atwood the sum of $5.33 per week and continuing during the period of this award ; that the Employers ' Mutual Insurance Company and Victor-American Fuel Company pay to the said J. F. Santistevan, guardian of the minor child, Mary Atwood, the sum of $4.00 per week for a period of six years; Provided, however, that in the event of a posthumous child being born to Mary Atwood from and after the birth of the child, said payments to the guardian shall be reduced to $2.67 per week instead of $4.00, and shall continue not longer than six years from the 27th day of April, 1917 (1st Report, p 27-28).
Acc. No. 21,995, Claim No. 3,795. Edward Atwood vs. The Victor- American Fuel Co. and The Employers' Mutual Insurance Co. and Lloyds' of London. $8 per week for 312 weeks, not to exceed the sum of $2,496 (1st Report, p 58).
Acc. No. 21,992, Claim No. 3,795. In the Matter of the Death of E. H. Atwood, Mary H. Atwood, Widow, in behalf of Herself and a Posthumous Child; and Mary Vivian Atwood, Minor Child, by J. F. Santistevan, Guardian, Dependents, Claimants, vs. The Victor-American Fuel Company, Employer, and Employers' Mutual Insurance Company, and Lloyds' of London, Insurers, Respondents. Commission found, that since date of original death award in this case, the widow, Mary Atwood, remarried on the 17th day of September 1917. Commission further found, since the date of the original death award, widow had given birth to posthumous child, the lawful son of the deceased, November 15th, 1917. The widow's share of compensation, therefore, terminated as of the date of marriage, and balance of compensation, due from the date of birth of the posthumous child, ordered divided and paid equally to posthumous child and Mary Vivian Atwood January 3rd, 1918 (2nd Report, p 36).
Row of Miners Graves
STEVE BADEL b. abt: 1879
Greek, Miner, 38, married, two children
Nationality: Greek
Occupation: Miner, Company Man ?
Date Hired: Jul. 28, 1916
Check No: 108
Age: 38; Birth abt: 1879
Foreign dependent
Lived in Greece
Wife: Stella Badel
Child 1: Efthalia Badel
Child 2: Evaggelia Badel
Buried: Unknown
Find A Grave Memorial# None
Ancestry:
Workman’s Compensation:
Claim No. 3634, Foreign dependent. Award, $833.33. 27 Oct, 1920, Funeral award to undertaker for $75, 27 Oct 1920
Claim Nos. 3,666, 3,564, 3,634, 3,565, 3,603, 3,631 and 3,621. In the Matter of the Death of Alex Dely, Tom Caukas, Steve Badel, Gus Cristulakis, George Meridakis, Mike Skaulos and Archie Smith, Claimants, vs. The Victor-American Fuel Company, Employer, and Employers' Mutual Insurance Company and Lloyds of London, Insurers, Respondents. Funeral award. Commission found claimants were all killed by an accident arising out of and in the course of their employment while per forming services arising out of and in the course of their employment, April 7th [sic], 1917. Funeral award to undertaker for $75 for burial of each, of the above (2nd Report, p 67).
Index No. 26, Claim No. 3634. In the matter of the death of Steve Badel, Stella Badel, Widow, in behalf of herself and Efthalia Badel, and Evaggelia Badel, Minor Children, Dependents, Claimants, vs. The Victor American Fuel Company, Employer, and The Employers’ Mutual Insurance Company, Insurer, and Lloyds of London, Re-insurer, Respondents. Fatal. Foreign dependent. Award, $833.33. October 27, 1920 (4th report, p 23).
JOE BANNER b. abt: 1872
American, Miner, 45, single
Nationality: American
Occupation: Miner
Date Hired: Mar. 25, 1917
Check No. 45
Age: 45; Birth abt: 1872
Wife: Single
Child 1: None
Brother in Louisville, KY
Sister in Seattle, WA
Buried: Masonic Cemetery, Trinidad CO
Sec 43 Lot 561 row E-6
No Marker
Find A Grave Memorial# 105435340
Hall & McMahan Mortuary
Ancestry:
Workman’s Compensation:
Claim No. 3572, Undertaker's award for $75
Acc. No. 21,995, Claim No. 3,572. Joe Banner vs. Victor- American Fuel Co. and The Employers' Mutual Insurance Co. and Lloyds' of London. Undertaker's award for $75 (1st Report, p 74).
M. BARBER (Marcellino Barbero) (Harbero)
aka King b. abt: 1887
Italian, Electrician, 30, married
Nationality: Italian
Occupation: Electricain [sic]
Age: 30; Birth abt: 1887
Wife: Ernesta Barbero
Child 1: One Posthumous Child
Buried: Unable to be identified or body not recovered
Find A Grave Memorial#
Ancestry:
Father: Stefano Barbero
Immigration: Aug 30, 1913
SS France sailing from Le Havre
Line 22 – Barbero, Marcellino
Age 27, Single, Mason, Able to read and write
Nationality: Italy, from South Italian
Last permanent residence: S. Sebastiano
Final Destination: Raton, New Mexico
Meeting: Cousin, Eugemo Vai, Box 56 Raton
Has $50, Has never been to the United States
Is 5’ 7” tall, Hair: Chesnut, Eyes: Brown
Place of Birth: S. Sebastian
Possibly:
San Sebastiano, Provincia di Vibo Valentia, Calabria, Italy
or
San Sebastiano, Provincia di Caserta, Campania, Italy
Coroner’s Inquest, p 33.
Q: What is the name of the helper, do you know?
A: Barbers
Q: Commonly known as King?
A: Yes we call him King.
Workman’s Compensation:
Claim No. 3853, Award of $2,500, $8 per week. January 7th, 1918
Rev. February 13, 1918 to include Child
Acc. No. 21,943, Claim No. 3,853. In the Matter of the Death of Marcellino Barbero. Ernesta Barbero, His Widow, on Behalf of Herself and Posthumous Child, Dependents, Claimants, vs. The Victor-American Fuel Company, Employers, and Employers' Mutual Insurance Company, and Lloyds of London, Insurers, Respondents. Award of $2,500 to widow and posthumous child; $8 per week. January 7th, 1918 (2nd Report, p 57).
Accident No. 21,943, Claim No. 3,853. In the Matter of the Death of Marcellino Barbero. Ernesta Barbero, Widow, in Behalf of Herself and Posthumous Child, Dependents, Claimants, vs. The Victor-American' Fuel Company, Employer, and Employers' Mutual Insurance Company, and Lloyds of London, Insurers, Respondents. Award of January 3rd, 1918, amended to provide compensation for posthumous child; $2,500 compensation granted to widow and minor child, February 13, 1918 (2nd Report, p 59).
Claims Nos. 3,839, 3,840, 3,841, 3,842, 3,843, 3,844, 3,846, 3,847, 3,848, 3,851, 3,853, 3,855, 3,856, 3,857, 3,859, and 3,861. In the Matter of the Deaths of Mari Simonelli, Anton Marincich, Jim Anusus, R. L. Davis, John Diakis, Dave Williams, Theres Vinos, Pietro Bertolina, Frank Churichm, George Torchio, Marcellino Harbero, John Kopelas, George Krokas, Pete Nenich, Harris Basakas, and Theros Pappas. Commission found that all of the above named were killed on April 27th, 1917, by an accident arising out of and in the course of their employment while performing services arising out of and in the course of their employment. Nine of the bodies of the above named employees were recovered and taken from the mine but were incapable of being identified and that it was more than probable that it would be impossible to identify the seven bodies yet to be recovered when taken from the mine. Commission, at this time, for the purpose of paying the undertaker's bill incurred deems it advisable to treat the above cases as one case, calling for payment of 16 burial expenses at $75 for each body as fast as they are taken from the mine, respondents to have and take credit for the payment as against any award that may heretofore have been entered or hereinafter entered in favor of dependents of any employees, it being the intention by the award to charge up against each of the above named cases the sum of $75 burial expenses; provided, however, that if no more bodies are recovered from the Hastings Mine prior to April 15th, 1919, the Commission finds that further efforts toward the recovery and burial of such bodies are not desirable or required, and that the amount of burial and funeral expenses which would have been paid hereunder up to that date shall be pro-rated share and share alike among the 16 cases. July 9th, 1918 (2nd Report, p 75)
Marcellino Barbero. Deceased; Ernesta Barbero his Widow, on behalf of herself and Posthumous Child, Dependents, Claimants, No. 3852[sic], … vs. The Victor-American Fuel Company,' Employer, and The Employers' Mutual Insurance Company, Insurer, and Lloyds of London, Reinsurer, Respondents. Nine bodies found in Hastings No. 2, Mine were impossible to identify Seven others remain in the mine which it will be impossible to identify The sum of $675.00 was withheld for funeral expenses from compensation paid to various claimants. Ordered that in each case the sum of $42.19 be deducted from the amount withheld and the balance, if any, paid to dependents designated in previous awards; the various amounts being specifically set out therein. Commission award, February 28, 1923 (7th report, p 75).
HARIS BASAKAS (Harris Batzakas)
b. abt: 1881
Greek, Miner, 36, married, one child
Nationality: Greek
Occupation: Miner
Age: 36; Birth abt: 1881
Date Hired: Apr 27, 1917
Check No: 79
Foreign dependents – Family did not live in the USA
Lived in Greece
Wife: Marigo Batzakas
Child 1: Garoufalia Batzakas
Buried: Unable to be identified or body not recovered
Find A Grave Memorial# None
Ancestry:
Workman’s Compensation:
Claim No. 3859, Award $833.33 July 25. 1919
Claims Nos. 3,839, 3,840, 3,841, 3,842, 3,843, 3,844, 3,846, 3,847, 3,848, 3,851, 3,853, 3,855, 3,856, 3,857, 3,859, and 3,861. In the Matter of the Deaths of Mari Simonelli, Anton Marincich, Jim Anusus, R. L. Davis, John Diakis, Dave Williams, Theres Vinos, Pietro Bertolina, Frank Churichm, George Torchio, Marcellino Harbero, John Kopelas, George Krokas, Pete Nenich, Harris Basakas, and Theros Pappas. Commission found that all of the above named were killed on April 27th, 1917, by an accident arising out of and in the course of their employment while performing services arising out of and in the course of their employment. Nine of the bodies of the above named employees were recovered and taken from the mine but were incapable of being identified and that it was more than probable that it would be impossible to identify the seven bodies yet to be recovered when taken from the mine. Commission, at this time, for the purpose of paying the undertaker's bill incurred deems it advisable to treat the above cases as one case, calling for payment of 16 burial expenses at $75 for each body as fast as they are taken from the mine, respondents to have and take credit for the payment as against any award that may heretofore have been entered or hereinafter entered in favor of dependents of any employes, it being the intention by the award to charge up against each of the above named cases the sum of $75 burial expenses; provided, however, that if no more bodies are recovered from the Hastings Mine prior to April 15th, 1919, the Commission finds that further efforts toward the recovery and burial of such bodies are not desirable or required, and that the amount of burial and funeral expenses which would have been paid hereunder up to that date shall be pro-rated share and share alike among the 16 cases. July 9th, 1918 (2nd Report, p 75).
Index No. 23. Claim No. 3859. Harris Batzakas, Deceased, Marigo Batzakas, His Widow, Minor Child, Dependents, Claimants, vs. Victor-American Fuel Company, Employer, and Employers' Mutual Insurance Company, Insurer, and Lloyds of London, Re-insurer, Respondents. Fatal. Foreign dependents. Award $833.33. July 25. 1919. Claimant's petition for approval for approval of attorney's fees granted. August 20, 1919. Respondents' petition for review and rehearing denied. October 3, 1919 (3rd report, p 29).
Index No. 720, Claim No. 3859. Harris Batzakas, Deceased, Marigo Batzakas, His Widow, Minor Child, Dependents, Claimants, vs. Victor-American Fuel Company, Employer, and Employers' Mutual Insurance Company, Insurer, and Lloyds' of London, Re-Insurer, Respondents. Fatal. Foreign dependents. Award, $833.33. July 25, 1919. Claimant's petition for approval of attorney's fees granted. August 20, 1919. Respondents' petition for review and rehearing denied. October 3, 1919. Commission award affirmed by District Court of Denver, December 3, 1919 (4th report, p 98).
Harris Batzakas, Deceased. Marigo Batzakas, his Widow, in behalf of herself and Garoufalia Batzakas Minor Child. Dependents, Claimants, No. 3859, … vs. The Victor-American Fuel Company,' Employer, and The Employers' Mutual Insurance Company, Insurer, and Lloyds of London, Reinsurer, Respondents. Nine bodies found in Hastings No. 2, Mine were impossible to identify Seven others remain in the mine which it will be impossible to identify The sum of $675.00 was withheld for funeral expenses from compensation paid to various claimants. Ordered that in each case the sum of $42.19 be deducted from the amount withheld and the balance, if any, paid to dependents designated in previous awards; the various amounts being specifically set out therein. Commission award, February 28, 1923 (7th report, p 75).
PIETRO BERTOLINA b. abt: 1883
Italian, Miner, 34, single
Nationality: Italian
Occupation: Miner
Age: 34; Birth abt: 1883
Foreign dependency. 10/11 total dependency
Mother: Paola Bertolina
Wife: Single
Child 1: None
Buried: Unable to be identified or body not recovered
Find A Grave Memorial# None
Ancestry:
Workman’s Compensation:
Claim No. 3,847, Award $757.58 July 25, 1919
Claims Nos. 3,839, 3,840, 3,841, 3,842, 3,843, 3,844, 3,846, 3,847, 3,848, 3,851, 3,853, 3,855, 3,856, 3,857, 3,859, and 3,861. In the Matter of the Deaths of Mari Simonelli, Anton Marincich, Jim Anusus, R. L. Davis, John Diakis, Dave Williams, Theres Vinos, Pietro Bertolina, Frank Churichm, George Torchio, Marcellino Harbero, John Kopelas, George Krokas, Pete Nenich, Harris Basakas, and Theros Pappas. Commission found that all of the above named were killed on April 27th, 1917, by an accident arising out of and in the course of their employment while performing services arising out of and in the course of their employment. Nine of the bodies of the above named employees were recovered and taken from the mine but were incapable of being identified and that it was more than probable that it would be impossible to identify the seven bodies yet to be recovered when taken from the mine. Commission, at this time, for the purpose of paying the undertaker's bill incurred deems it advisable to treat the above cases as one case, calling for payment of 16 burial expenses at $75 for each body as fast as they are taken from the mine, respondents to have and take credit for the payment as against any award that may heretofore have been entered or hereinafter entered in favor of dependents of any employees, it being the intention by the award to charge up against each of the above named cases the sum of $75 burial expenses; provided, however, that if no more bodies are recovered from the Hastings Mine prior to April 15th, 1919, the Commission finds that further efforts toward the recovery and burial of such bodies are not desirable or required, and that the amount of burial and funeral expenses which would have been paid hereunder up to that date shall be pro-rated share and share alike among the 16 cases. July 9th, 1918 (2nd Report, p 75).
Index No. 33, Claim No. 3847. Pietro Bertolina, Deceased, Paola Bertolina, His Mother, Dependent, Claimant, vs. Victor-American Fuel Company, Employer, and Employer’s Mutual Insurance Company, Insurer, and Lloyds of London, Re-insurer, Respondents. Fatal. Foreign dependency. 10/11 total dependency. Award $757.58. July 25, 1919 (3rd Report, p 31).
Pietro Bertolina, Deceased, Paola Bertolina, His Mother, Dependent, Claimant, No. 3847, … vs. The Victor-American Fuel Company,' Employer, and The Employers' Mutual Insurance Company, Insurer, and Lloyds of London, Reinsurer, Respondents. Nine bodies found in Hastings No. 2, Mine were impossible to identify Seven others remain in the mine which it will be impossible to identify The sum of $675.00 was withheld for funeral expenses from compensation paid to various claimants. Ordered that in each case the sum of $42.19 be deducted from the amount withheld and the balance, if any, paid to dependents designated in previous awards; the various amounts being specifically set out therein. Commission award, February 28, 1923 (7th report, p 75).
b. abt: 1892
American, Miner, 25, single
Nationality: American
Occupation: Miner
Age: 25; Birth abt: 1892
Mother: Nancy Brown
Brother: George F. Brown
Wife: Single
Child 1: None
Buried: Masonic Cemetery, Trinidad CO
Sec 43 Lot 561 row W-6
No Marker
Find A Grave Memorial# 105435969
Hall & McMahan mortuary
Ancestry:
Coroner’s Inquest, p 15.
Found on the body: …in his pockets thirty-five cents, one gold watch, and one match
Workman’s Compensation:
Claim No. 3,570, Compensation denied. Rehearing denied. Mother not a dependent.
Acc. No. 21,945, Claim No. 3,570. In the matter of the Death of Aaron T. Brown, Nancy Brown, Mother, Dependent, Claim ant, vs. The Victor-American Fuel Company, Employer, and The Employers' Mutual Insurance Company and Lloyds' of London, Insurers, Respondents. Commission finds that the deceased left home in July, 1913, and that up until the time of his death he furnished nothing to wards the support of said claimant, Nancy Brown, except $3.00 on May 25, 1916, and $50.00 on February 22, 1917. The Commission finds that said sums were voluntary contributions as gifts from the deceased and not for her support. Compensation denied. Order to pay undertaker $75.00 (1st Report, p 29).
Acc. No. 21,945, Claim No. 3,570. Aaron T. Brown vs. Victor-American Fuel Company, Employer, and The Employers' Mutual Insurance Co. and Lloyds' of London. Rehearing denied (1st Report, p 56).
GEORGE F. BROWN b. abt: 1882
American, Miner, 35, single
Nationality: American
Occupation: Miner
Age: 35; Birth abt: 1882
Mother: Nancy Brown
Brother: Aaron T. Brown
Wife: Single
Child 1: None
Buried: Masonic Cemetery Trinidad CO
Sec 43 Lot 561 row W-5
No Marker
Find A Grave Memorial# 105435925
Hall & McMahan mortuary
Ancestry:
Workman’s Compensation:
Claim No. 3,566, Compensation denied. Rehearing denied. Mother not a dependent, 1917.
Acc. No. 21,939, Claim No. 3,566. In the Matter of the Death of George F. Brown, Nancy Brown, Mother, Dependent, Claim ant, vs. The Victor-American Fuel Company, Employer, and The Employers' Mutual Insurance Company and Lloyds' of London, Insurers, Respondents. Commission finds that the claimant, Nancy Brown, mother of the decedent, supported herself solely with her own earnings and labor. The said George Brown left home in July, 1913, and that up until the time of his death, he furnished nothing toward the support of the claimant, Nancy Brown, except one dollar. Compensation denied (1st Report, p 28-29).
Acc. No. 21,939, Claim No. 3,566. George F. Brown vs. Victor-American Fuel Company, Employer, and The Employers' Mutual Insurance Co. and Lloyds' of London. Rehearing denied (1st Report, p 56).
JESUS CADERIA b. abt: 1890
Mexican, Miner, 27, married
Nationality: Mexican
Occupation: Miner
Age: 27; Birth abt: 1890
Wife: Yes
Child 1: None
Child 2:
Buried: Trinidad Catholic Cemetery, Trinidad, Las Animas County Colorado, USA
Burial Date: 01 May, 1917
No Marker
Find A Grave Memorial# Unknown
Ancestry:
Workman’s Compensation:
Claim No. 3,575, $8 per week, not to exceed $2,496, 1917.
Acc. No. 21,959, Claim No. 3,575. Jesus Caderia vs. Victor- American Fuel Co. and Employers' Mutual Insurance Co. and Lloyds' of London. Compensation granted at $8 per week, not to exceed $2,496 (1st Report, p 72).
Row of Miners Graves
GEORGE CAPACO b. abt: 1873
Greek, Miner, 44, married, three children
Nationality: Greek
Occupation: Miner
Date Hired: Apr. 26, 1917
Check No: 16
Age: 44; Birth abt: 1873
Foreign dependency
Lived in Greece
Wife: Areti Capaco
Child 1: Three
Child 2:
Child 3:
Buried: Unknown
Find A Grave Memorial#
Ancestry:
Found on the Body: One dollar in silver (Coroner’s Inquest, p 15).
Workman’s Compensation:
Claim No. 3579, Undertaker's award for $75 $100 funeral. Award $833.33 March 20, 1919.
Acc. No. 21,965, Claim No. 3,579. George Capaco vs. Victor- American Fuel Co. and The Employers' Mutual Insurance Co. and Lloyds' of London. Undertaker's award for $75 (1st Report, p 74).
Index No. 72, Claim No. 3579. George Capaco, Deceased, Areti Capaco, Widow, and Minor Children, Dependents, Claimants, vs. Victor-American Fuel Company, Employer, and Employers’ Mutual Ins. Company, Insurer, and Lloyds of London, Re-Insurer, Respondents. Fatal. Award $833.33. Foreign dependency. $100 funeral. March 20, 1919. $83.33 granted for attorneys fees. (Commissioner Hilts dissents as to attorneys fees) (3rd Report, p 35).
MIKE CHIEK (Michael Czech) b. abt: 1886
Polish, Miner, 31, single
Nationality: Polish
Occupation: Miner
Date Hired: Apr. 16, 1917
Check No: 53
Age: 31; Birth abt: 1886
Brother in Austria
Wife: Single
Child 1: None
Buried: Trinidad Catholic Cemetery, Trinidad, Las Animas County Colorado, USA
Burial Date: 02 May, 1917
No Marker
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Found on Body: No. 53, seventy-five cents in silver (Coroner’s Inquest, p 14).
No. 53 most likely refers to an indentification check
Workman’s Compensation:
Claim No. 3600, Undertaker's award for $75, 1917. Dismissed, Statue of limitations, Aug 30, 1921
Acc. No. 22,008, Claim No. 3,600. Mike Chiek vs. Victor- American Fuel Co. and Employers' Mutual Insurance Co. and Lloyds' of London. Undertaker's award for $75 (1st Report, p 73).
Index No. 212. Claim No. 3600. Michael Czech, Deceased; Father and Mother, Dependents. Claimants, vs. The Victor American Fuel Company, Employer, and Employers' Mutual Insurance Company, Insurer, Respondents. Fatal. Question, Statute of Limitations. Claim dismissed and denied August 30, 1921 (5th Report, p 44).
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FRANK CHURCICH (Churichm, Churich) b. abt: 1881
Austrian, Miner, 36, single
Nationality: Austrian
Occupation: Miner
Date Hired: Apr. 18, 1917
Check number: 26
Age: 36; Birth abt: 1881
Lived in Austria
Father: Eli Churich
Mother: Sweta Churich (Sweta Curie
Wife: Single
Child 1: None
Two Brothers
Two Sisters
Buried: Unable to be identified or body not recovered
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Workman’s Compensation:
Claim No. 3848,
Acc. No. 21,926, Claim No. 3,848. Death of Frank Churich. Eli and Sweta Churich, Father and Mother, Dependent Claimants, vs. Victor American Fuel Co., Employers, Mutual Insurance Co., Insurer, Lloyds London, Re-Insurer, Respondents. The original claim on behalf of the dependents was filed by Administrator of decedent's estate. Respondents moved for dismissal the claim for this reason. Commission held that the Administrate: the decedent's estate had a right to file the claim. Motion dismissed November 4th, 1918 (2nd Report, p 30).
Claims Nos. 3,839, 3,840, 3,841, 3,842, 3,843, 3,844, 3,846, 3,847, 3,848, 3,851, 3,853, 3,855, 3,856, 3,857, 3,859, and 3,861. In the Matter of the Deaths of Mari Simonelli, Anton Marincich, Jim Anusus, R. L. Davis, John Diakis, Dave Williams, Theres Vinos, Pietro Bertolina, Frank Churichm, George Torchio, Marcellino Harbero, John Kopelas, George Krokas, Pete Nenich, Harris Basakas, and Theros Pappas. Commission found that all of the above named were killed on April 27th, 1917, by an accident arising out of and in the course of their employment while performing services arising out of and in the course of their employment. Nine of the bodies of the above named employees were recovered and taken from the mine but were incapable of being identified and that it was more than probable that it would be impossible to identify the seven bodies yet to be recovered when taken from the mine. Commission, at this time, for the purpose of paying the undertaker's bill incurred deems it advisable to treat the above cases as one case, calling for payment of 16 burial expenses at $75 for each body as fast as they are taken from the mine, respondents to have and take credit for the payment as against any award that may heretofore have been entered or hereinafter entered in favor of dependents of any employes, it being the intention by the award to charge up against each of the above named cases the sum of $75 burial expenses; provided, however, that if no more bodies are recovered from the Hastings Mine prior to April 15th, 1919, the Commission finds that further efforts toward the recovery and burial of such bodies are not desirable or required, and that the amount of burial and funeral expenses which would have been paid hereunder up to that date shall be pro-rated share and share alike among the 16 cases. July 9th, 1918 (2nd Report, p 75).
Frank Churich, Deceased, Eli and Sweta Curie. Dependents, Claimants, No. 3848, … vs. The Victor-American Fuel Company,' Employer, and The Employers' Mutual Insurance Company, Insurer, and Lloyds of London, Reinsurer, Respondents. Nine bodies found in Hastings No. 2, Mine were impossible to identify Seven others remain in the mine which it will be impossible to identify The sum of $675.00 was withheld for funeral expenses from compensation paid to various claimants. Ordered that in each case the sum of $42.19 be deducted from the amount withheld and the balance, if any, paid to dependents designated in previous awards; the various amounts being specifically set out therein. Commission award, February 28, 1923 (7th report, p 75).
VINCENZO CIRCO b. abt: 1878
Italian, Miner, 39, married, five children
Nationality: Italian
Occupation: Miner
Age: 39; Birth abt: 1878
Date Hired: Jun, 1915
Check No: 66
Non-resident dependents
Lived in Italy
Wife: Guiseppe Migara Circo
Child: 5 children
Buried: Trinidad Catholic Cemetery, Trinidad, Las Animas County Colorado, USA
Burial date: Unknown
No Marker
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Workman’s Compensation:
Claim No. 3641 & 2641 Undertaker's award for $75, 1917. Award of $833.33 at $8 per week, February 27th, 1918.
Acc. No. 22,013, Claim No. 3,641. Vincenzo Circo vs. Victor- American Fuel Co. and The Employers' Mutual Insurance Co. and Lloyds' of London. Undertaker's award for $75 (1st Report, p 75).
Acc. No. 20,013, Claim No. 2,641. In the Matter of the Death of Vicenzo Circo. Guiseppe Migara Circo, His Widow, in Behalf of Herself and Minor Children of Decedent, Dependents, Claimants, vs. The Victor- American Fuel Company, Employer, and Employers' Mutual Insurance Company, and Lloyds of London, Insurer, Respondents. Award of $833.33 to widow and minor children, at $8 per week; non resident dependents. February 27th, 1918 (2nd Report, P 60).
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TOM CONKAS (Caukas) (Coukas) (Athanasios Koukoumpedakis)
b. abt: 1881
Greek, Miner, 36, single
Nationality: Greek
Occupation: Miner
Date Hired: Oct. 11, 1916
Check number: 46
Age: 36; Birth abt: 1881
Non- resident:
Lives in Greece
Mother: Katherine Koukoumpedakis
Sister: Stefania Koukoumpedakis
Wife: Single
Child 1: None
Brother Steve lives in Hastings.
Buried: Unknown
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Workman’s Compensation:
Claim No. 3,564, Undertaker's award for $75. 1918. $75 Funeral award. Award $520.84, Sept 1, 1922.
Claim Nos. 3,666, 3,564, 3,634, 3,565, 3,603, 3,631 and 3,621. In the Matter of the Death of Alex Dely, Tom Caukas, Steve Badel, Gus Cristulakis, George Meridakis, Mike Skaulos and Archie Smith, Claimants, vs. The Victor-American Fuel Company, Employer, and Employers' Mutual Insurance Company and Lloyds of London, Insurers, Respondents. Funeral award. Commission found claimants were all killed by an accident arising out of and in the course of their employment while per forming services arising out of and in the course of their employment, April 7th[sic], 1917. Funeral award to undertaker for $75 for burial of each of the above. (2nd Report, p 67).
Index No. 214, Claim No. 3564. Tom Coukas (Athanasios Koukoumpedakis). Deceased; Katherine Koukoumpedakis, Mother, and Stefania Koukoumpedakis, Sister, Dependents. Claimants, vs. The Victor-American Fuel Company, Employer, and The Employers' Mutual Insurance Company, Insurer, Respondents. Fatal. Wages did not exceed $10.00 per week. Award, $520.84 (being minimum compensation reduced to one-third account dependents being non- residents of the United State), funeral $75.00. August 15, 1922. Supplemental award. $75.00 attorney's fees allowed, September 1, 1922 (6th Report, p 49).
JOE CORRETICH b. abt: 1894
Austrian, Miner, 23, married, one child
Nationality: Austrian
Occupation: Miner
Age: 23; Birth abt: 1894
Wife: Mary Corretich. Remarried 13 Apr 1918.
Child 1: 1 daughter
Buried: Unknown
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Workman’s Compensation:
Claim No. 3,630. $5 per week for 312 weeks, not to exceed sum of $1,560. Lump Sum Settlement of $89.23. April 13th, 1918. $1,110.75 ordered paid at the rate of $20.18 per calendar month, May 20th, 1918. $12.00 of monthly compensation due minor daughter ordered deposited in bank to accumulate in Savings Account, to be withdrawn only upon the order of the Commission, November 22, 1918.
Acc. No. 21,975, Claim No. 3,630. Joe Corretich vs. The Victor-American Fuel Company, and The Employers' Mutual Insurance Co. and Lloyds' of London. $5 per week for 312 weeks, not to exceed sum of $1,560 (1st Report, p 60).
Acc. No. 21,975, Claim No. 3,630. Joe Corretich vs. Victor- American Fuel Co. and The Employers' Mutual Insurance Co. and Lloyds' of London. Award No. 451 shall on the question of average weekly wages be final and conclusive, as further proof of weekly wages has not been submitted to the Commission (1st Report, p 69).
Acc. No. 21,975, Claim No. 3,630. In the Matter of the Death of Joe Corretich. Mary Corretich, Widow, in Behalf of Herself and Minor Child, Dependents, Claimants, vs. The Victor-American Fuel Company, Employer, and Employers' Mutual Insurance Company, and Lloyds of London, Insurers, Respondents. Lump Sum Settlement of $89.23 granted April 13th, 1918 (2nd Report, p 45).
Acc. No. 21,975, Claim No. 3,630. In the Matter of the Death of Joe Corretich. Mary Corretich, Widow, In Behalf of Herself and Minor Child, Dependents, Claimants, vs. The Victor-American Fuel Company, Employer, Employers' Mutual Insurance Company, and Lloyds of London, Insurers, Respondents. Award of July 25th, 1917, amended. Lump sum granted for $85 to pay balance due undertakers and balance of compensation due, to-wit: $1,110.75 ordered paid at the rate of $20.18 per calendar month, May 20th, 1918 (2nd Report, p 68).
Acc. No. 21,975, Claim No. 3,030. Death of Joe Corretich. Mary Corretich, Widow, on Behalf of Herself and Minor Child, Dependents, Claimants, vs. The Victor-American Fuel Co., Employer, Employers' Mutual Insurance Co., Insurer, Lloyds of London, Re-Insurers, Respondents. Lump sum granted for $33.12 to enable claimant to pay the attorney fees. Widow's share of compensation terminated as of April 13, 1918, the date of her remarriage. Her unpaid balance of compensation ordered paid to her minor daughter. $12.00 of monthly compensation due minor daughter ordered deposited in bank to accumulate in Savings Account, to be withdrawn only upon the order of the Commission. November 22, 1918 (2nd Report, p 94-95).
Index No. 110, Claim No. 3630. Joe Corretich, Deceased, Mary Corretich, Widow, and Minor Child, Dependents, Claimants, vs. Victor-American Fuel Co., Employer, and Employers’ Mutual Ins. Co., Insurer, and Lloyds of London, Reinsurer, Respondents. Petition for rehearing granted, pending decision from District Court, Dec. 26, 1918. Petition terminating compensation account remarriage. Terminated. $23.24 attorney’s fees granted. Sept. 19, 1919 (3rd Report, p 39-40).
MIKE CORTESE b. abt: 1886
Italian, Miner, 31, married, three children
Nationality: Italian
Occupation: Miner
Age: 31; Birth abt: 1886
Wife: Yes
Child: 3 Children
Buried: Trinidad Catholic Cemetery, Trinidad, Las Animas County Colorado, USA
Burial Date: 07 May, 1917
No Marker
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Workman’s Compensation:
Claim No. 3,628. $6.67 per week for 6 years, not to exceed $2,081.04.
Acc. No. 21,973, Claim No. 3,628. Mike Cortese vs. Victor- American Fuel Co. and Employers' Mutual Insurance Co. and Lloyds' of London. $6.67 per week for 6 years, not to exceed $2,081.04 (1st Report, p 61).
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JIM COSTAS (Jim Cestas) (Jim Castas) (Demetrios G. Kostas) b. abt: 1887
Greek, Miner, 30, single
Nationality: Greek
Occupation: Miner
Age: 30; Birth abt: 1887
Date Hired: Mar. 3, 2016
Check No: 44
Family or Relatives
Lived in Greece
Foreign dependency 96.5 total
Mother: Mary Kostas
Wife: Single
Child 1: None
Buried: Unknown
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Workman’s Compensation:
Claim No. 3608. Award, $804.16. Funeral, $99.25. Attorney's fee, $75.00, Sept 14, 1921.
Index No. 150. Claim No. 3608. Jim Cestas, (Demetrios G. Kostas), Deceased; Mary Kostas. Mother, Dependent. Claimant, vs. The Victor American Fuel Company, Employer, and The Employers' Mutual Insurance Company. Insurer, and Lloyds of London, Re-Insurer, Respondents. Fatal. No dependency established. Claim denied February 18, 1921. Ordering claimant to produce additional evidence and providing for further hearing. March 15, 1921. Claimant's petition for rehearing granted. Question, dependency. Foreign dependency; 96.5 total. Award, $804.16. Funeral, $99.25. Attorney's fee, $75.00. September 14, 1921. Commission award (5th Report, p 38).
JOHN CRESEVIK (John Kresovich)
b. abt: 1879
Austrian, Miner, 38, Single
Nationality: Austrian
Occupation: Miner
Age:38; Birth abt: 1879
Brothers: Jakob and Anton Kresovich
Sisters: Mary and Eleanor
Wife: Single
Child 1: None
Buried: Trinidad Catholic Cemetery, Trinidad, Las Animas County Colorado, USA
Burial Date: 18 June, 1917
No Marker
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??Possible brother: 92853331 - Anthony ??
Ancestry:
Workman’s Compensation:
Claim No. 3850 Undertaker's award for $75. Dismissed, 1923.
Acc. No. 21,934, Claim No. 3,850. John Kresovich vs. Victor-American Fuel Co. and The Employers' Mutual Insurance Co. and Lloyds' of London. Undertaker's award for $75; this award shall not be construed to be a limitation on the right of said claimants to make claim nor a determination of whatever amount they may be legally entitled, under the Workmen's Compensation Law (1st Report, p 59).
Index No. 815, Claim No. 3850. John Kresovich, Deceased; Mary Kresovich, Jakob and Anton Kresovich, Brothers, and Mary and Eleanor Kresovich, Sisters, Dependents, Claimants, vs. The Victor-American Fuel Company, Employer, and The Employers' Mutual Insurance Company, Insurer, and Lloyds of London, Re-Insurer, Respondents. Dismissed for lack of evidence and prosecution, February 24, 1923 (7th Report, p 89).
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GUST CRISTULAKIS (Constantine A. Christoulakis) b. abt: 1894
Greek, Miner, 23, single
Nationality: Greek
Occupation: Miner
Date Hired: Apr. 9, 1916
Check number: 113
Age: 23; Birth abt: 1894
Lived in Greece
66% total dependency
Father: Andrew G. Christoulakis
Mother: Melpomeny A. Christoulakis
Wife: Single
Child 1: None
Buried: Unknown
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?Possible brother: 126939121 – Dimitrios K?
Ancestry:
Workman’s Compensation:
Claim No. 3,565 Award $555.55, $75 funeral, August 27, 1920
Claim Nos. 3,666, 3,564, 3,634, 3,565, 3,603, 3,631 and 3,621. In the Matter of the Death of Alex Dely, Tom Caukas, Steve Badel, Gus Cristulakis, George Meridakis, Mike Skaulos and Archie Smith, Claimants, vs. The Victor-American Fuel Company, Employer, and Employers' Mutual Insurance Company and Lloyds of London, Insurers, Respondents. Funeral award. Commission found claimants were all killed by an accident arising out of and in the course of their employment while per forming services arising out of and in the course of their employment, April 7th, 1917. Funeral award to undertaker for $75 for burial of each, of the above (2nd Report, p 67).
Index No. 123, Claim No. 3565. In the matter of the death of Constantine A. Christoulakis, Andrew G. Christoulakis, Father, in behalf of himself and Melpomeny A. Christoulakis, Mother, Dependents, Claimants, vs. The Victor-American Fuel Company, Employer, and The Employers' Mutual Insurance Company, Insurer, and Lloyds of London, Reinsurers, Respondents. Fatal. 66% total dependency. Award $555.55. $75.00 funeral. August 27, 1920 (4th Report, p 33).
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