Tragic Iroquois Theater Fire in Chicago Claims Hundreds
A devastating blaze at the Iroquois Theater in Chicago on a matinee day killed hundreds of women and children and left many more injured. Amid a 1800-person audience, a calcium light explosion sparked a rapid fire and crushing panic. Firefighters and volunteers worked to rescue survivors as hospitals flooded with the injured and mourners gathered outside.
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Matanoo
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Pauic
Eddie Pay
President Roosevelt Sends Condolence Message to Chicago
Chaotic telegrams flood in from Vienna Philadelphia and Chattanooga as a terrible theater fire in Chicago prompts Mayor Carter Morrison to relay President Roosevelts sympathies. Fire consumes stage drapery and props as crew battle flames and evacuate patrons amid rising danger.
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Aarvisims
Carter L. Morrison
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Fyallery
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Chicago Theater Disaster Tragedy At Holiday Show
A holiday audience in Chicago’s newest theater faced a deadly blaze, with hundreds killed and many more maimed as flames and smoke trapped patrons. Fireproofing failures and rapid collapse left a charnel house scene, eight hundred bodies later counted, with widespread looting as rescuers fought to evacuate the wounded and identify the dead.
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Tle
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Ener
Mayhouse
Fragmentary World War Disaster Reflection
An incomplete World must heed a hard lesson from a calamitous disaster. The writer urges a searching national investigation of causes and preventions to spare future repetition. The piece emphasizes guilt and negligence cannot excuse, and future guides are essential for the country.
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New York World
Spark-caused mishap during stage entrance at auditorium
A garbled report describes sparks igniting a gauzy stage backdrop during the moonlight scene. Sparks originated from an electric arc light hung near the rear of the theater arch, with three lights in use during the performance. An ember reportedly struck the teapery hanging from the top.
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Pbhosceniim
Hese
Fragments Describe A Fire Rescue In Darkened Theatre
Vague OCR fragments tell of a theatre fire where people prayed and cursed. Rescue workers labored by candlelight while many suffered injuries. The scene hints at a heated, ghoulish entry and widespread peril among 200 balcony patrons.
Theater Curtain Fire Alarm Prompts City Action
A chaotic scene described as a stage fire caused by a cheap asbestos curtain led city officials to intervene. Police quickly discovered the participants and dispersed the group amid reports of smoke, damage, and unlawful activity at the venue.
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