On this date in Minnesota History: June 5

June 5, 1911 – The Oliver Mining Company made a settlement with the heirs of the victims of the March 11, 1911, Norman Mine accident one this date. One of the men killed was the sole parent of seven children; their mother having died the year before, the children aged two to 12 years of age, are now orphans. The mining company not only paid $5,000, the minimum legal amount under the law for the death of their father, but the company also paid off remaining indebtedness against the family home and certain other obligations so that the orphans could have their home and the $5,000 with no claims against it. The mining company also arranged to pay $10 per month for the support and education of each child until they have reached the age of 18 years-old.  

Duluth News-Tribune; Duluth, Minn.; June 5, 1911  

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