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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1922
Page
1
Sir Ernest Shackleton, leader of the mapping party to the Antarctic, dies after a heart attack. The adventurer collapses during the perilous trek and passes away within minutes, leaving the mission halted and a somber crew to carry on.
Sir Ernest Shackleton, famed Antarctic explorer, died January 5 aboard the Quest off South Georgia from angina pectoris. His body was transferred to a Norwegian steamer and will be sent to Europe. Capt. L Hussey and other expedition members were aboard.
The list names numerous identified dead including D. of Pitts Brooklyn WILFRED BROSSEAU North Adams student at Georgetown University ELDRIDGE Salt Lake City brother in law of a senator KANSTON Chicago wife and daughters Helen and Anton 16 LAVERNE SPROULE 17 Chicago nephew of Rep. Elliott W. Sproule Danville VA etc. Other names include LAMBERT Ashboro CAPENIN WILLIAM TR WARNER Mrs Charles M Wesson Thomas Dorsey Elizabeth Jeffreys Jacob Urdong Louis Vallyntine Mildred Walford and many more residents and officials.
Representative John H. Smithwick of Pensacola recounts the Knickerbocker theater collapse in Washington noting snow weighed roof and it fell on the audience during a comedy film. He was in the balcony, escaped without aid though bearing some injuries and confusion about the escape.
Helena January 29 The Associated Press reports Frank Conley will file an answer to the state attorney general Rankins demand over handling of state property during his wardenship. Col C B Nolan says Conley and counsel will be ready for trial next week, with Judge Horsky and Judge No Herourmaan to preside as the case advances.
Witness recounts a plaster ceiling failure during a performance as a sharp crack echoed, pieces showered down, and audience members including Thad were pinned. The roar and cries of women and children followed, with moans of the injured filling the theater as debris rained over the seating area.
Survivors and victims poured into a Christian Science church after the Knickerbocker Theater collapse as doctors nurses and Red Cross workers rushed to aid the injured. A priest performed absolution amid snow and wreckage while rescuers battled the cold and debris through the night. Several husbands and wives died beside each other and some survivors were saved by swift medical care.
Several members of the Knickerbocker Theater orchestra were killed when the stage collapsed during a performance. Others nearby sustained injuries, with the stage bearing the full force of the fall.
Among the injured travelers and officials listed after the Knickerbocker theater crash are Haiti embassy third secretary Nohile Tomasso Asserto assistant postmaster general Shaughnessy from Florida medical officer of marines Zalaske and many others including Miss Sadie Bess Joseph Mrs Miles Hay den and Henry Lacey.
Washington reports one of the worst storms in 23 years leaving the capital and surrounding areas buried under up to two feet of snow. Streetcar service halted, deliveries disrupted, and buildings endangered as efforts to restore normal life proceed with improving weather.
Healdton Oklahoma January 29 Associated press reports two oil well shooters Charles Vandel and Hardy Oglesby were blown to pieces when the magazines of the Independent Nitro-Glycerine Company exploded two miles south of Healdton.
One man alone escaped the crash using a narrow exit as others of the group found their way through sparse openings in the tangled wreckage to safety. Survivors described limited routes and dangerous obstacles while escaping the wreck scene.
Washington officials report 107 dead and 1,000 injured as rescuers continue work at the ruined Knickerbocker theater. Police, firemen, Marines, and cavalry from Port Meyer aided the salvage, with most victims local residents and many bodies recovered by midnight.
From Washington January 29 final steps narrowing the five power naval pact were reported as Tokyo sent instructions to the Japanese delegation. The main issue is fortifications language with one or two reservations while talks on Shantung and China arms measures proceed. Delegates expect possible joint meetings in Rome and continued efforts by Japan and China to resolve remaining disagreements.
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