Fifteen Die as Forest Fire Devastates Michigan Train
Alpena Michigan October seventeenth a Detroit and Mackinaw Railway train carrying Mirz residents was derailed by spreading rails near Nowicki siding as forest fires closed in. Fifteen people mostly women and children perished in gondola cars. four others died later on farms near the wreck. Engineers and crew escaped to warn Posen as refugees trudged through flames.
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Alpena, Mich
Detroit and Mackinaw
Mirz
Werry
Nowicki Siding
Metz
Wiliam Barrlett
Alpena
Arthur Lee
John Koulecsny
John Kouiecsny
Jett Koniecsne
Oeseph Koniacsny
Helen Konieczny
Cicero
Margaret Cicero
Cee
Heero
Onun Hariies
Pauline Hardies
Mary Hardies
Minnie Hardies
Fred Wagner
Fred Noawicki, Jr
John FE
Kinville
William Foster
Wilam Barrett
Foster
Nowlelsi Crossing
William Barrett
James White
John Nowicki, Sr
Albert Hardies
Train wreck in Metz sparks heat and loss fears
Survivors describe frantic scenes as a gondola car burned in Metz with women and children trapped. One agent stayed to salvage rail wires. his wife and three children perished. Relief trains recovered bodies and refugees, while others fled or refused to ride due to fright. A lone boy escaped with minor injuries, and the fire's toll remained uncertain for days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adeindd
Metz
R.S. Rieharns
Balesouin
Posen
George Boston
Bay City
Mr. Boston
Severa
Mela
George Cicero
Teen banker Whiting testifies in Morse trial at North America Bank
A nineteen year old towheaded clerk, Leslie Whiting, testifies as a key witness in the Morse and Curtis case accusing them of banking law violations. Whiting describes signing notes for large loans with collateral and letters directing transfers, while denying personal discussions with Morse or Curtis.
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New York
Charles W. Morse
Alfred H. Curtis
National Bank of North America
Edward B. Moxey
Leslie KK. Whiting
Judge Hough
Whiting
Leslie E. Whiting
Prayer Meeting on Systematic Giving in Christian Endeavor
Topic to begin October 18 1908 led by Rev 83 0 Doyar discusses commending ancestry through systematic generous giving based on tithe and biblical law. Emphasizes Old Testament tithing Malachi promise New Testament weekly offerings, the blessing of giving, and the role of Christian Endeavor in guiding pastors and youth. Also notes Australian union leader G E Bodley and praise for pastors like C M Sheldon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyar
Mali
David
Abeahnum
Jacob
Malachi
Paul
Taft in South Bryan in West rally tour report
Taft addresses southern audiences in Tennessee and Virginia while Bryan campaigns in Denver. The Tennessee and southern tour centers on Republican gain, with Taft urging unity against Democratic policies. Bryan denounces campaign finance secrecy and calls for honest governance amid a Denver rally with fireworks and large crowds.
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Taft
Bryan
Bristol
Tenn
Oat
William H. Talls
Tennessee
South
Chattanooga
Chuattanooga
Cleveland
Athens
Sweetwater
London
Lenate City
Knoxville
Morristown
Greenville
Denver
Colorado
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Burlington
McVook
Neb
National Committee
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SOX
Japan
Rayo
Atlantic Refining Co,incorporated
THE
Indiana Candy Works
Philadelphia Street
Indiana
Gunningham Building
Indiana, PA
Mack's
Welsbach
Mack & Son
Flesins
Michigan
Tokyo
Feet
Yokohama
Lamea
Oc. Li
Wheles
Connecticut
Morse
Christian Endeavor
John ii
Ada li
Matt
Phil. Ly
New South Wales Christian Endeavor Union
G. E. Bodley
Bodley
Ele
Bell Call
New Bourkh Wales
Briaw
Fanella
Stev
Charles M. Sheldon
Sheldon
Clara Fret
England
Democratic
Commoner
Cumberland
Russell Browning
Hamill Coal and Coke Company
Kitazmiller
Garrett County
Potomac River
Pilceys
Browning
Summerville
Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
John B. Cunningham
Injun National Bank
Cunningham
Decatur
Alice Lewis
East St. Louis
Misa Lenta
Darke County
Columbus
Darice County
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