Partial list of dead from tragic theatre incident
A long list of identified deceased follows, naming many individuals by full or partial names, ages, and towns. It includes Miss Gladys Stretton, Ethel Blackman, Louise Bushnell, Mrs. Foreman, Miss Spencer, Miss D. Howard, and others from Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Some are noted as hospital deaths or missing. several accompany family or associates, with mentions of performers and roles, including an aerial German performer Florline and a traveling agent, among numerous unnamed or unidentified victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hortenze Lang
Iver+ Lang
E. A. Wilson
W. T. Marsh
Gladys Stretton
Alphena
Mich
Louise Bushnell
A. Lake
A. Donaldson
J. Rattley
Patrick O’donnell
O'Donnell
Duer Brewing Company
Otto Wallman
R. H. Coutts
D. Howard
Ross
Dr. Ross
Edith Norton
Helen McCaughan
F. A. Morvill
A. Sullivan
Minnegan
Alderman Minnegan
Haverbaugh
C. W. Forbush
Anna Sterling
Florline
Ethel Blackman
Cavanaugh
Mmet
Louis Buchray
Marie Walsh
James D. Maloney
Spencer
Ethel Jones
P. Jones
Vaughan’s
Miss Jones
King
John C. King
Lillian Phillipson
Roy
Lafayette
Ind
Foreman
William =attley
J. C. Johnson
de Reed
Waukegan
Iroquois Theatre Fire Death Toll Soars Beyond 600
Chicago mourns after the Iroquois theatre blaze as morgues and hospitals report 863 dead so far and about 157 injured, with 314 missing. Reports detail rescue efforts, witness accounts, and the chaotic night shift to identify victims, while unions call a 10 day truce to aid the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Albert Young
Iroquois Theatre
Albert
Irene Humphrey
Bluebeard Company
Humphrey
Helen Wall
Saratoga Hotel
New York
Joe Graham
Dorothy Bour
Woodlawn Park
Eddie Foy
Harry Parker
Plamondon Manufacturing Company
W. R. Davis
Parker
Davis
Central
United States
Conway
Brooklyn Theatre
Brooklyn
N. Y
Bleeding Nun
Richmond
George W. Smith
Police Court Hears Larceny Cases Involving Matthews Kennedy
Thomas R. Matthews and George C. Kennedy faced larceny from business men in police court. Kennedy was discharged while Matthews was held to Friday for more testimony. Flynn was found guilty on an old drunkenness charge and sent to the state farm after appeal. Others faced liquor charges, suspensions, or jail terms as noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolston’s Place
Adams Street
Fauntleroy
Jordan's
Madison Street
Rolston's
Sheldon’s
West Madison Street
Carroll's
Thomas R. Matthews
George C. Kennedy
Kennedy
Matthews
John H. Flynn
Thomas H. Kelley
State Farm
Joseph McManimon
John Martin
Strike Threatens General Walkout in New England
In Groton Conn three Operative Plasterers' association members refuse to join the International Bricklayers and Masons' Union. This spurs a strike of masons and plasterers at Morton F Plant estate Eastern Point. A Norcross Bros contractor threat calls for all International union workers in New England to walk out if those three men do not take out cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groton, Conn
Operative Plasterers’ Association
International Bricklayers’ and Masons’ Union of America
Morton F
Eastern Point
International Union
New England
Norcross Bros
Worcester
Mass
Special train carries tile man to Chicago after disaster news
W E Dee of Chicago, a Mecca Indiana tile manufacturer, heard by telephone of the Chicago theatre disaster and learned two of his relatives were missing. He sped 185 miles to Clinton, chartered a switch engine, rode to Danville, then boarded a special train to Chicago at midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Ind
W. E. Dee
Chicago
Mecca
Danville
Telegraph
Temporary lull as Russia seeks Mesampho lease
Tokyo reports a temporary lull after preparations for eventualities. Seoul says the Russian minister urges the Corean court to grant a Mesampho lease for a naval station. Unrest in Southern Corea continues as Russia presses diplomatic moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Japan
Russia
Seoul
Mesampho
Corea
Constable Fisher Acquitted in Funck Murder Trial
Lebanon Pennsylvania reports Constable John L. Fisher was acquitted today of murdering City Solicitor J. Marshall Funck after a trial that lasted nearly two weeks. The outcome ends a high profile case in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
John L. Fisher
J. Marshall Funck
O'Sullivan Cushions Heels Offer Comfort in New Rubber
A newspaper note touts O'Sullivan Cushions Heels as the only heels made of new rubber that cushion the feet and conserve strength, contrasting with rain-reliant or inferior rubber heels. Dealers charge 35c per pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’sullivan
Norman to investigate Canada tariff question in Parliament opening
New York on December 31 Henry Norman Member of Parliament arrived aboard the Majestic from Liverpool to study preferential tariffs in Canada and plans to return for Parliament opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry Norman
White Star
Majestic
Liverpool
Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral Cited As Remedy
An old advice snippet promotes Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral as the sole remedy for sick children. It warns every child will suffer a hard cold or related illness like croup bronchitis or whooping cough, urging use of the remedy as traditional medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
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Hoyt Fox
L. R. Butler
S. Wardman
Edmund M. Morton
Wagner Electric Manufacturing Company
St. Louis
Bernice Bailey
M. Mandel
A. Winslow
Three Rivers
Minn
Burr Scott
Fornetta Peterson
Harvey Kieley
Thomas Coutell
Emperly Hall
Paul F. Flanagan
Indianapolis
M. A. Henry
Rose K. Rodgers
H. P. Moore CL. Cooper
May Curran
Martin
E. W. Williams
B. Reganberg
Ella Linden
Walter B. Wisler
Nuir
Walter B. Zeisler
Dr. Zeisler
University of Chicago
Lester Doety
L. B. Dotey
Illinois Steel Company
A. M. Mendel
A. M. Mandel
Walter D. Austran
Joseph D. Austran
Lake Michigan Transportation Company
Statement of Owners
Will J. Davis
Harry J. Powers
Kilfyre
Rescenium
America
Wells Street
Gavin's
Clark Street
Buffum’s
Wabash Avenue
Perrigo’s
State Street
Rolston’s
John van Ingen
Kenosha
Wis
van Ingen
Grace
Dotty
Mary
Edward
Thompson's
J. L. Holtinger
Ontonagon
Edith Horton
Horton
Brave Ball
Charles Dexter
Boston Baseball Club
Frank Houseman
Dexter
Houseman
Clinton G. Meeker
Post Office
Irving Park
Mr. Meeker
Mabel
Mason’s Union
Fisher
Norman
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