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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1904
Page
2
Fire Marshal Dunn surveyed all Boston theatres to assess compliance with 1901 fire rules. He found theatres in first class condition with functioning asbestos curtains and rapid fire curtain drops, while inspectors praised safety measures including exits and extinguishing provisions.
In Chicago the coroner's jury, after visiting morgues, toured the theatre with Coroner Traeger. Deputy Buckley indicated the fire discovery spot. The front row seats burned while the orchestra section remained intact. A corner of the stage was noted in the inspection.
Chicago crowds scour morgues and hotels seeking missing relatives after the Iroquois Theatre blaze. Coroner Traeger and assistants rush to identify victims as witnesses test later say stage hands opened doors and draft fed the fire. Investigators note inadequate exits and a locked fire door may have worsened the disaster.
In Chicago on December 31 hundreds of grotesque relics from the catastrophe lay between seats in both balconies. Shattered rubber shoes muffed hands and other debris marked where terrified victims had stood. Security and rescue workers combed the aisles as survivors described the panic and chaos.
A comparison shows vast progress in reporting disasters. The Post published a detailed, timely account of the Iroquois Theatre disaster, including causes, deaths, injuries, and vivid scenes, unlike the Brooklyn Theatre fire coverage of 1876 which lacked explanatory details or timing.
Initial six line notice claimed all escaped unharmed. Over twenty hours passed before the press fully grasped the scale of the disaster. The next day papers allocated inches of space, expanding the narrative with dramatic illustration and detailed coverage.
Boston listings show a mass mail notice about fountain purchases and pricing. It names multiple dealers across New England including Malden Lawrence Salem Gloucester Manchester and Providence. The ad emphasizes solid fountain items and prices around 69 cents to 1.50, inviting mail orders and checks to Water St Boston.
Loretta Nolan of Brookline daughter of Mr and Mrs John Nolan escaped the Iroquois Theatre fire in Chicago. The 23 year old member of the Mr Bluebeard company was in her dressing room when the blaze started and, with other cast members, was rescued by male colleagues. She suffered minor bruises and has appeared in The Burgo Master and My Lady of the Musketeers.
King Edward and Queen Alexandra sent telegrams through Foreign Minister Lansdowne to the United States government and Chicago fire victims. Ambassador Choate relayed that the Secretary of State directed him to assure London's citizens of America's high appreciation. Manchester mayor also sent sympathy to Mr Choate.
A crowd at Chelsea Athletic Club watched Mike Sullivan of Cambridge and Jack Blackburn of Philadelphia fight 15 rounds to a draw. Referee Sweeney scored the match even as many members felt Sullivan outpointed Blackburn. preliminaries included Kid Lewis drawing Kid Meade and Billy Griffin defeating Jack Flavin.
About fifteen hundred Tamany Athletic Club members were disappointed when Kid Griffo failed to appear and honor his contract with Willie Lewis. Directors canceled the meeting, deciding not to substitute a bout.
The angular league, comprising Cornell Brown and Pennsylvani, faced Columbia Harvard Yale and Princeton at the Manhattan Chess Club on six boards. Final score 3 1 2 in favor of the triangular side with one game unfinished and later drawn by Major Hanha or Lipschuetz arrange adjudication.
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