In a bizarre series of events, residents of Ogden, Utah, are abuzz with worry as news spreads of a mysterious illness affecting local coal miners. The afflicted, John Kaughman, a veteran of the Grand Army of the Republic, has been reported to be ‘dangerously ill’ at his residence. The cause of Kaughman’s condition remains unknown, leaving many to speculate about the potential dangers lurking in the coal mines of Utah’s rugged terrain.
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Key Facts
- State: Utah
- Category: Health & Safety
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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