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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1908
Page
1
A tank explosion during a Rhodes Opera House production caused a stampede and fire. Panic and floor collapses trapped and crushed theatergoers, mainly local families, as at least dozens died and many more were injured. Neighboring towns aided rescue efforts.
Ten people injured by three dynamite bombs planted in a East Sixty fourth street tenement near Flower Hospital. Police believe Black Hand members triggered the blasts as rescuers saved tenants and carried the injured to safety amid smoke and flames.
The article lists dozens of victims by name and family ties, naming Mrs. Frank Cullen, Lulu Fegley, Mrs. Dan Gabel, Daniel Kramer and wife, Lottie Kramer, Fred Godschall and wife, Elisha Reinert, Harry Toms, Mrs. Harry Reinardt, Mrs. George Romig, Herbert Godschall and wife, Henry Binder, Mabel Hoehl and Blanche Hoehl, Ellen Godschall, Mabel Graff, Mrs. J. J. Becker and three children, and many others from Boyertown and nearby towns. It notes the blaze consumed the theater center rapidly, causing panic and stampede, with hospitals set up across the area and trains dispatched with nurses and doctors to aid the injured.
Berlin reports say the government will not concede electoral reforms expanding suffrage, while protests last Friday and yesterday test the Prussian Landtag push for manhood suffrage. Von Moltke vows to suppress disorders as both sides downplay the uprising’s character.
Reports from Berlin describe clashes and police charges during suffrage demonstrations led by Socialists. Officials claim planned, unlawful acts while Socialists deny provocation, urging restraint and warning further unrest could threaten parliamentary limits. Attacks on police occur in several cities as the government vows firm action.
The American torpedo boat flotilla departed Pernambuco for Rio Janeiro. Shore authorities gave full attention to the visiting officers. Edward Grey, a sailor on the Lawrence, who died in an accident Saturday, was buried yesterday.
Columbus report by Governor Harris outlines reform of the state tax system. Commission chaired by Wade H. Ellis cites evils and inequalities and urges uniform taxation of real and personal property including intangible holdings. The study involved public meetings with groups such as the Ohio State Grange and Chambers of Commerce.
Rio Janeiro Jan 13 French anarchists are linked to a plot to destroy the American bat ships. Local authorities have adopted strict precautionary measures in response to the information received from the police of Paris.
Lisbon reports a cyclone devastated Macao the Portuguese dependency in China. Macao a seaport near Canton River about seventy miles from Canton had a population around 60 000. The settlement traces to the late eighteenth century with full title acquired recently.
A telegram from Mexico City reports the El Oro gold mining camp in the republic’s largest camp reduced to ashes by fire. The main hotels and key buildings were destroyed and the town threatened. No word has been received since the dispatch. communication is interrupted and details are unavailable tonight.
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