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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1902
Page
15
Chicago fire officials say the Rotel hotel in Lincoln Square became a veritable fire trap as smoke and flames engulfed guest rooms. The Chief of the department and coroners confirmed fourteen lives lost in the disaster with authorities investigating the cause and safety violations.
A blaze at the Lincoln Hotel 176 Madison Street in Chicago killed fourteen men. Many suffocated in beds or jumped to escape as front stairs and a rear escape were unsafe. Coroner and fire chief blamed unsafe conditions and poor fire safety measures.
In Butte last night LaFontise defeated Jerry McCarthy in a hard fought welterweight exhibition. The bout featured fierce exchanges with McCarthy rallying in rounds three to five before LaFontise delivered decisive blows that felled McCarthy in the later rounds. Referee and observers noted clinching breaks as a criticism, but praised the fighters’ effort and pace overall.
Washington report says Thomas B. Reed remained in critical condition in hospital after Tuesday illness. A bulletin from Dr Gardner notes high fever and improper respiration with possible appendicitis. later updates indicate some improvement but concerns persist. Family and physicians held consultations as night passed.
Sheriff Potter traps four men in the Bridger robbery hunt after they flee across snow covered fields and cut wire fences. Three satisfy descriptions of the desperadoes while one remains at large as the pursuit continues across rural lands.
Four men implicated in the Amoretti Barclay bank hold up in Red Lodge were tracked by Sheriff Potter and a fourman posse to a cabin at the head of Rosebud. They surrendered without resistance after being surrounded. Captives identified by description were inconclusive, but authorities believe the men are the culprits. Cashier Trumbo and Billings officials received word as the posse moved toward Red Lodge.
A man who suffered a severe hemorrhage at the Southern hotel Tuesday night is reported at midnight as making progress toward recovery. Mrs Ralph plans not to travel from New York to visit. Mr Ralph remains confined to bed and is expected to return to New York early next week.
New York December 4 Harry Bait an employee at a locomotive works in Paterson New Jersey died today from injuries after a practical joke by fellow workers. They were wrestled and charged with causing his death by using a pressure air pump at 110 pounds per square inch. The stomach swelled greatly and he suffered severe distress from the attack. The men accused were arraigned in Paramus and held without bail on a charge of manslaughter.
Debris from the Trngrerd wreck yielded the bodies of Charles mmn forward Dawe and Jone ex. The addition of J. McKinley and Sonn Barry to the list brings the total number accounted for to ten.
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