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Domestic News
August 10, 1914
The Calumet News
Calumet, Houghton County, Michigan
What is this article about?
A fire of unknown origin in a Franklin boarding house early yesterday morning killed owner Propoa Dudka, who re-entered the burning building for money and was found burned to a crisp. An inquest is set for tomorrow evening.
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HORRIBLE DEATH
Early Morning Fire at Franklin Results in Fatality
Fire of an unknown origin in a boarding house at Franklin, at an early hour yesterday morning, resulted in the death of Propoa Dudka, the owner of the building.
Dudka, who had been in this country but a few months, was keeping boarders in a little house just north of the Franklin street car station. The inmates were awakened by smoke and they arose to investigate. The lower story of the house was in flames and an alarm was sounded. Every man escaped but Dudka. He re-entered the house to secure a sum of money. When he did not return, the boarders became worried and when the fire was under control they rushed into the building.
Dudka was found near his bed on the first floor, his body burned to a crisp.
Coroner Eichkern impanelled a jury and an inquest will be held tomorrow evening.
HORRIBLE DEATH
Early Morning Fire at Franklin Results in Fatality
Fire of an unknown origin in a boarding house at Franklin, at an early hour yesterday morning, resulted in the death of Propoa Dudka, the owner of the building.
Dudka, who had been in this country but a few months, was keeping boarders in a little house just north of the Franklin street car station. The inmates were awakened by smoke and they arose to investigate. The lower story of the house was in flames and an alarm was sounded. Every man escaped but Dudka. He re-entered the house to secure a sum of money. When he did not return, the boarders became worried and when the fire was under control they rushed into the building.
Dudka was found near his bed on the first floor, his body burned to a crisp.
Coroner Eichkern impanelled a jury and an inquest will be held tomorrow evening.
What sub-type of article is it?
Fire
Death Or Funeral
Accident
What keywords are associated?
Franklin Fire
Boarding House Fire
Propoa Dudka Death
Inquest
What entities or persons were involved?
Propoa Dudka
Coroner Eichkern
Where did it happen?
Franklin
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Franklin
Event Date
Early Hour Yesterday Morning
Key Persons
Propoa Dudka
Coroner Eichkern
Outcome
propoa dudka died, body burned to a crisp; inquest to be held tomorrow evening
Event Details
Fire of unknown origin in boarding house owned by Propoa Dudka; inmates escaped after alarm, but Dudka re-entered for money and did not return; found dead near bed on first floor.