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Title
Log train going down the L'Anse hill
Institution
Peter White Public Library

Subject
Railroads

Subject
Railroad accidents

Subject
L'Anse (Mich.)

Item Number
AB01b212

Type
text

Description
A log train going down the L'anse hill on the DSS&A ran away Janurary 12 and collided with a freight train, both trains and a bridge being demolished. The man escaped by jumping. The loss was $50,000.

Log train going down the L

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