Panic Crushes Kill Seven at Turner Hall Fire Alarm
In Chicago on January 12 seven people died and many were injured in a rush after a man cried fire at Turner hall during a Yiddish performance of The Greenhorn. The panic trapped crowded exits, with children hurled from a balcony and trampled, while the false fire alarm sparked by furnace sparks caused a devastating crush.
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Chicago
West Twelfth Street
Turner Hall
the Greenhorn
Lindssey
Rebecca
Goldberg
Annie
Millenbach
Regina
Salomon
Shaffer
George
Mendelssohn
Twelfth Street
Largest in the world city plan for Honolulu island
Honolulu reports a charter committee majority proposal to unite the city with the entire Oahu island. The city would cover about 384.66 acres, exceed any world city, and host around 60 000 people including sugar plantations. Discussion also threads leper settlement changes and federal land sales debates.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
Cal
Oahu
Philippines
Mc.Kinley
Dole
Nation case in Kansas supreme court on bail
The Kansas supreme court heard Mrs. Carrie Nation's case as attorney Allen argued for bail. The court continued the hearing to Wednesday the 16th and set bail at 290 dollars if a Wichita city court trial occurs on Tuesday the 15th. If quarantine remains, a renewal may be made on the 16th.
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Topeka
Kan
Carrie Nation
Supreme Court
Allen
Nation
Wichita
Mutiny Aboard Wrecked Australian Vessel by Sailors
A group of sailors on a wrecked Australian ship mutinied using threats of death to enforce their demands. The event centers on the crew’s coercive actions against officers while the vessel remains adrift and in distress.
Wrecked Aussie Crew Scandal Reported By Paris
Paris reports claim part of the Aussie steamer crew behaved poorly after wreck off Faraman. The first mate kept a revolver for obedience and two vaudeville women passengers were allegedly favored by officers. Correspondents cite discord and improper conduct amid disaster as 102 on board were rescued.
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Paris
Faraman
Bouches-du-Rhone
Matin
Rue de Paris
Mutiny Aboard Aussie Relief Ship Sparks Near Disembarkation
Sailors refuse duty saying lack of discipline leaves none above danger. first mate threatens mutineers with a revolver. On land quarrel continues as Carre relief boat arrives with Captain Jouve guarding the gangway. Passengers recount hunger and despair, a fireman hoarding food, and a woman asking for a pistol to end her life. Rescue funds reach 11,000 francs.
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Petit Parisienne
Jouve
McKinley Improves. Plans to Attend Early Next Week
President McKinley shows rapid recovery after illness and sits up, walks in the room, and may handle pressing matters soon. Diplomatic dinner invitations for next Wednesday are recalled to avoid risk of a fresh cold. Future functions postponed to a later date this season.
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Washington
Rixey
Honolulu Tragedy: Lovers Die in Quarry After Leprosy Commitment
Two bodies found in a city quarry in Honolulu reveal a tragedy tied to a leprosy commitment. A young native diagnosed with leprosy was to be sent to Molokai, and his sweetheart chose to die with him rather than endure separation.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
Molokai
Mob seeks lynching after assault in Leavenworth
Miss Eva Roth, a young Leavenworth shopper, was attacked by Fred Alexander on South Broadway at 6 40 p m. A mob of about 1000 men gathered threatening lynching as police escorted Alexander to Lansing prison for safety. He is also suspected in the murder of Miss Pearl Forbes on Nov 6.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Eva Roth
South Broadway
Fred Alexander
Alexander
Roth
Professor Evans
McDonald
Seventh
Cherokee
Kansas Estate
Lansing
Miss Roth
Saengerfest Club Defies Odds to Stage Jeffries Fight
Cincinnati officials and Saengerfest Athletic Association directors announce continued plans to stage the Jeffries and Kauhlin bout despite opposition and betting oddities. Mayor Fleischmann says no permit will be granted until sparring exhibitions are allowed under Ohio law, amid rising tensions with Athlete club supporters.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Saengerfest Athletic Association
Jeffries-Ruhiin
Saengerfest Association
Fleischmann
New York
Saengerfest
Ohlo Eta
Athlete Club
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Mrs. Nation
Satoon Simisher
Lee Brutes
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Enghy
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Kauhlin
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