Blame in Iroquois Theatre Fire Inquest Opens
Coroner Traeger leads the inquest into the Iroquois Theatre disaster that killed over 50. Witnesses including patrons and theater staff testify about neglect of safety measures, construction flaws, and management fault as investigators seek causes and potential grand jury action.
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Chicago
Alventist
Conneil
Traeger
Buckley
Chineo
Crimson Court
Powers
Davis Teatity
Harry J. Powers
Will J. Davis
Iroquois Theater
Foulkerson
Evidence proves skylights and vents could have averted Iroquois Theatre disaster
Attorney Mouros Pulkerson announced conclusive findings from the Chicago fire department inquiry. Key points: fire started by an over-illuminated arc light, stage curtains ignited, skylights closed from inside and outside, large auditorium ventilator open, stage doors ajar creating a deadly draft. If skylights and ventilators had been arranged differently and the asbestos curtain functioned, the catastrophe might have been avoided. About 1,000 seated plus 180 standing occupants were in the theater. officers details on building acceptance and construction payments were also discussed.
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Puller Construction Company
Parkerson
Iroquois Theater
Mouros Pulkerson
Chicago Fire Department
Mulkerson
Tulkerson
Iwittrespea
Iroquois Theater Company
George A. Fuller Construction Company
Noonan
Seute
Duseviberry
Ithaca Girl Recovers From Typhoid After Year of Illness
Miss Leona Ireland of Ithaca New York once one of the epidemic’s first victims has shown remarkable improvement after a year of typhoid fever. Since January 29 1902 she has endured a fever nearly daily heart rate fluctuations and numerous complications. She has survived septicemia and is now able to move her gums feed herself and is expected to recover according to her physician.
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Ithaca
Leona Ireland
Inet Wineter
Ireland
Notable Obituaries and Life Highlights Across States
McKinley’s widow dies in Birmingham Alabama. Dr H M Paine of New York, a pioneer homeopath, passes away. Amy Gistrap of Macon County Missouri, 113 years old, claims never to have been angry. Former Iowa Governor Horace Boles retires to his farm in Hidora. Philosopher Kuno Fischer, aged 80, leaves Heidelberg chair after 31 years. A Kentucky family reunion records 1019 descendants. Marie Yigram Harrison, 101, Brooklyn, famed circus performer. George Otis W Allis of Mentons Station Iowa noted as Nebraska’s oldest living male child. Major W S Garland, died at Johnson City Tennessee, once greeting nearly every U.S. president.
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McKinley
Birmingham
Ala
H. M. Paine
New York
United States
Amy Gistrap
Macon County
Pormer
Horace Boles
Iowa
Hidora
Kuno Fischer
Heidelberg
Jones
Kentucky
Duda County
Marie Yigram Harrison
Brooklyn
George IT
Otis W. Allis
Mentons Station
Towa
Nebraska
W. S. Garland
Johnson City
Tenn
Washington
Iroquois Theater Fire Funeral Procession in Snowy City Streets
Grief fills Chicago as three day funeral rites mark the Iroquois Theater disaster deaths. 200 bodies buried in local counties or shipped out. 612 funerals held, 283 interred in Chicago, 280 sent away. Identified dead laid to rest by Tuesday in Graceland Calvary Forest Home plots. Public offices paused, departments closed, and mourning observed citywide.
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Chicago
Nelty
Montuing
Health Department
Loent Coetnties
Irogtola Theater
Graceland
Calvary
Forest Home
Byan of Mern
Barrison
Board of Trade
Block Exchange
Board of Education
Rogera Park
Kensington
Lake Shore
Austin Prairies
Asa Bodica
Chidge
Tenchara
Chicago closes all 36 theaters after Iroquois disaster
Chicago authorities under Mayor Harrison close every theater and concert hall in the city after the Iroquois Theater calamity. About 40,000 patrons are turned away as venues including the Auditorium face suspensions or remodeling while some buildings may be torn down. Police arrest theater personnel as the city seeks accountability for the deadly fire and its victims.
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Chicago
Maser
Hiter
Harrison
Chicago Mourns as Theatre Fire Kills Dozens
A brutal theatre fire at the Iroquois claims nearly 600 souls mourners fill city streets. Snow covers Chicago as 200 funerals occur amid a mass fatal tragedy. Officials arrest Harry J. Powers and George Williams on manslaughter charges. ten theater workers and many chorus girls are detained as witnesses. Thirty public school teachers are among the dead, leaving a deep holiday pall over the city.
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Harry J. Powers
Iroquois Theater
George Williams
City
Inepactor
Arthur B. Hull
Mr. Blue Beard” Company
Chicago Calcium Light Company
Chicago
Iroquoia Theater
Roosevelt Decries Colombian Rejection Of Panama Canal Treaty
President Roosevelt defends U S actions during Panama crisis, tracing relations with Colombia and the new Panama Republic. He argues delays and Colombian resistance led to revolt, justifies U S naval protection and intervention as necessary to safeguard lives and property on the isthmus, and rebuts charges of government complicity with rebels.
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Waalingtoi
Ronsevelt
Congress
Panama Canal
Republic of Colombia
Republic of Panama
United State
Grenada
United States
New Republic
Americas Army
Panama
Tieutenant
Young
Navy Department
Colon
Pallint
Cuny Dlatanca
Atryologic
Boston
Nashville
Dixia
Hubbard
Roosevelt
Colombia
Col
Tarren
Contttuinder Tubbarl
Corres
Cohnl
Anaya
Arres
Torres
Hubbaul
Trate
Ponavia
Dian
Rebaliion
Jay
Remies
Washington
Senate
Budil
Mrench Puasina Company
Fatnus
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Strestes Helle Toll’ Krol
Dewl
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Allence
Hanloo
North Adams
Mass
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