Northeastern Minnesota Inferno Claims 400 Lives Across Rail Route
A catastrophic forest fire along the St. Paul and Duluth line devastated northeastern Minnesota and neighboring Wisconsin. At least 400 people perished including many in Etna and Sandstone regions as winds drove flames across tracks near Hinckley. Engineer James Root and fireman aided evacuations, saving about 200 passengers. numerous graphic scenes and survivor tales followed, with bodies recovered and families torn apart.
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Wisconsin
E Tey
Ue Road
Sandstone
Sandstone Junction
Pokeguina
Skunk Lake
St. Paul
Duluth
Hinckleyard
Lucy
Hinckley
James Root
Minnesota
Duluth Evening Herald
Nopen
Narrow Escape From Forest Fire Near Richfield
A father and son from Richfield narrowly escaped death Tuesday forenoon while partridge hunting. They and companions encountered a spreading forest blaze driven by wind. Trapped by flames, they ran through smoke and heat, trying to retreat but found the escape path cut off. They pressed on through the fire as the wall of flames surged, struggling to breathe amid choking smoke.
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Vreank Weld
Father
Richeld
Prank Cady
Cady
Mr. Weld, Sr
Franks
Pauley
Fire Threatens Spencer Village as North Farm Fire Surges
A northern blaze that burned for days near Spencer jumped its line in high wind, menaced John Gardner's farm and the village. Local efforts, aided by Stevens Point engine and Upham logging gear, redirected flames to a marsh. Spencer firemen secured water, saved homes, and the town remained intact. Residents hurriedly packed household goods, many insisting on securing money first.
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Truzs
Spencer
John Gardner
Mose Hartford
Holler
Stevens Point
Matshileki
Upham Manly. Co
Kiluai
Yan
Ravens Polot
Crosby Grant
Bepot
Pollett
Wus
Wisconsin Northern Fires Ravage Towns and Draw Aid
Fires sweep Northern Wisconsin destroying property and pines with no loss of life reported. Dozens of towns including Tinckley and Shell Lake suffer heavy damage as Gov Peck calls for aid and statewide donations rise to assist scattered families. A heavy blaze lit across Barron Cumberland and surrounding areas prompts relief efforts as rain remains uncertain.
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Wisconsin
Tinckley
Minn
Rib Like
Cidott
Courtwright
Glidden
Marengo
Thorpe
Washburn
Lend
Shell Lake
Barron County
Cumberland
Homer
Peck
Pnutike
Death of Mrs James Morrow in Marshfield vicinity
After a three week illness Mrs Louvinia Howard Morrow of Marshfield died last Tuesday night. Born 1845 in Howard County Indiana she married James Morrow in 1865 at West Liberty Indiana. The family moved to Marshfield in 1880 and she leaves her husband two children a daughter and Jasper. Burial was from their home with Rev Benedict of the MM E church officiating.
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James Borrow
Louvinia Howard Morrow
Howard County
Ind
West Liberty
Lnd
James Morrow
Marshfield
Taylor County Fairy Me iford Sept WeLiedd Wisconsin Fair
Central will sell tickets above and on valid fare round trip for an occasion. Wickets will be sold tenth to eleventh. Art.
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Taylor County
Iford Sept. WeLiedd
Wis. Central
Merci
One Cat that Will Never Come Back
An old superstition about cats is presented alongside a dramatic incident in John Clapper's city. A family cat named Thomas, once trusted and free in the home, attacked a sleeping child, prompting Clapper to pursue and kill the cat and bury it in a local grave. The tale blends cautionary folklore with a domestic tragedy.
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Retine
John Clapper
Mr. Clapper
Thomas
Childern
Clapper
School Year Opens Amid Strong Attendance and Graded Classes
The first day of school brought a large attendance across departments with many rooms near capacity. Principal Paulus and staff are listed with home locations for the teaching corps as the public schools resume.
The Coming Bicycle Meet at Marshfield
Marshfield Cycle Club prepares for a big bicycle meet on the 18th with pro riders including Walter Sanger of Milwaukee among others. Captain Kelley and his club offer strong prizes and a lively program featuring events such as one mile novice half mile open and townline handicap with attractive purses.
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Marshfield
Walter Sanger
Milwanton
Kelley
L. A. We
Excursion Rates Announced For Bicycle Meet
The League of American Wheelmen meet at Marshfield Wisconsin Central to sell excursion tickets at Amherst Thorpe and Sybowsford Chelsei stations at one and one third rate for the round trip. Tickets good to return September. By WW Heachan Agent.
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League of American Wheelman
Marshfield
Wisconsin Central
Amherst
Thorpe
Sybowsford
Chelsei
Births Reported In This Week At Cradle
The Cradle notes several births this week. A daughter was born at the residence of T Hotchkiss last week Wednesday. A son born last Thursday night at Prof Rowe’s residence. Mr Lacy Gwin, a telegraph operator and express agent, will wed Miss Allie Heath of Waupaca Wis on Sept 12 at her parents home with a later wedding tour and will reside in the city after October 1. Miss Heath was a former public school teacher widely admired. Also announced is the engagement of Stephen Tack of this city to Miss Naile Muellenbach of Jericho Ulane ycounty with a marriage planned on Tuesday west Sept 11. Dr Locuke, a local citizen and brick-block owner, is referenced. Miss Watie has long been a teacher in Calumet county schools and is sister to Miss Muellenbach and Mesdames Mortens and Lowe.
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Tans Moti
Ube
Paulus
Wiliam Woll
Ella Kelley
Branch
Annie Connor
Assissin
Daugher
Hotchkiss
Xorn
Prof. Rowe
Porn
Lacy Gwin
Misa Allie Heath
Wiupaca
Wis
Stephen Tack
Naile Muellenbach
Jericho
Ualuneycoun
Calumet County
Muellenbach
Mesdames Mortens and
Lowe
Tily
Moon killers in double moon pursuit end in gunfight
In Trempealeau and Eau Claire counties last Wednesday a pursuit ended with Abijah Moon shot dead by his rival Young Moon and ally Ed Taylor after a long crime spree. The Moon family, led by the outlaw Dell Moon, had robbed a Bau Claire house on August 15 and buried the loot before authorities recovered it. A sheriff chase moved across county lines, a gunfight ensued, and Young Moon was killed while the corroborating Ed Taylor and the other suspect were tied to prior thefts and escapes.
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Moon
Bau Claire
Eau Claire
Trempealeau
Abijah Moon
Carrie
Trempealeau County
Young Moon
Dell” Moon
Watson
Weer
Ed. Taylor
Laylor
Waylor
Rua Claire
Trempealau
Sherif
Eau Chire
Vic
Tong
Colony of Germans Settles Near Athens in Marathon County
A German colony from Pennsylvania settles around Athens under Rierbrook and Halsey. About 270 people arrived yesterday by rail and on foot, traveling 12 miles. Heads of families receive 10 acre tracts and up, with prospects of becoming top farmers in Marathon county.
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Rierbrook & Halsey
Athens
Pennsylvania
Arond Athens
Bidsgav
3. W. Ry
Ambering
Marathon County
Oshkosh Fair and Exposition Excursion Tickets
North Western Line offers discounted round trip excursion tickets to Oshkosh for the fair. Tickets on sale September 1 through 18, 1994, valid for return passage by September 18. Information and tickets available from Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
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Oshkosh
Chicago & North- Western Railway
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Iss Carolyn Briere
Lillian Bache
Prlmary
Tome
Caddie Harden
W. J. Line
Jennie Rothman
Uphant
Uphant's
Jessie Taylor
Armory Trail
Susie Doorn
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Oshkosh Fair and Exposition
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