Sunday, September 22, 2013

On This Date in Minnesota History: September 22

September 22, 1918 – A woman was killed this morning when her clothes became caught in a shaft at the Alger-Smith sawmill in West Duluth. Ruby Skinner’s left arm was torn off above the elbow, the bones of the arm shattered, her shoulder blade broken and her skull fractured in several places. 

Women were put to work in the mill two weeks ago and since that time about 50 have been employed there. It is the first serious accident to occur and was a severe shock to the woman’s companions.

The Duluth News Tribune; “Woman’s Clothes Catch in Shaft; Dies Soon After”; September 22, 1918; p. 6.

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