Hundreds Perish In The Iroquois Theater Fire Panic
A devastating blaze at the Troquois theater in Chicago caused hundreds to die and many more injured as panic and gas suffocation spread. Eyewitness accounts describe bodies piled at stairways, shattered remains, and scenes of spectral crowding as police and fire crews struggled to reach victims.
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President Extends Sympathy To Chicago After Disaster
Washington sent a message to Mayor Carter Harrison of Chicago dated December 31, 1985. Theodore Roosevelt expresses deepest sympathy to the people of Chicago and all Americans for the terrible catastrophe that has befallen them.
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Carter H. Harrison
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Century Theater Audience Sings Nearer My God To Thee
In St Louis on January 2 during a theater intermission C H Congdon of Chicago related Iroquois theatre tragedy incidents. The audience then joined in singing Nearer My God To Thee with the orchestra providing accompaniment.
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Century Theater
C. H. Congdon
Chicago
Chicago Teachers Killed in Iroquois Fire
Chicago public schools mourn 24 teachers believed dead in the Iroquois Theater fire. Six teachers reported missing as city officials confirm the high toll and ongoing search.
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Schouls Cooley
Iroquois Theater
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Special Message on Panama Canal Treaty Ratification
The president denies government complicity in the Panama revolt and urges ratification of the canal treaty. He argues timely ratification serves national and global interests, preserves transit open, and fortifies peace, warning delay risks losing favorable terms and endangering the isthmus.
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Wedderly and Singleton Exchange Anecdotes Plotting Anniversary
A brief Chicago note recalls Wedderly celebrating the tenth wedding anniversary with a playful exchange between Wedderly and Singleton. The dialogue touches on expectations and sentiment, with a light, humorous tone.
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Singleton
Chicago
Dally
Time's Change Question Frays Office Cohesion
A garbled phrase hints at confusion over leadership or office procedures as Time's language shifts. The fragment mentions an office and change, suggesting internal debate or restructuring without clear details or names.
Delivery as Timely Speech O D Transaction
A Washington Star note cites a political orator saying his delivery was timely and effective. He adds the speech had to be precise, describing the delivery as a collect on delivery or C O D style transaction.
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Washington Star
Fragmentary Quote Sparks Curious Literary Note
A partial OCR fragment shows a young man quoting a line about love and the world. The garbled text hints at a conversational aside or literary aside rather than a completed news item.
Mabel’s Fiancé Tarnished by Lodge Claims
A Chicago American snippet notes Mabel’s fiancé is said to belong to multiple clubs and lodges, implying social or reputational ties that may affect her regard for him. The remark hints at his character through association with seven or eight tubs and many lodges.
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Chicago
Interesting Indiana Items Chief Clerk Vinnedge Missing
Anderson Indiana January 4 Much surprise followed the report that Llewellyn Vinnedge chief clerk at the American Steel and Wire Co local office has disappeared since Thursday. Chicago headquarters representatives are checking the books and will appoint a new local manager Monday. Police say he has not been heard from since his departure.
Running Fight in Indianapolis Burglary Night
Mrs L Fisher of 1111 North Wireless Street was awakened by burglars at her door. She jumped from a second story window in her night dress and fled barefoot for blocks. Police responded, a fusillade of shots occurred, two burglars fled, two were wounded, all escaped.
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Titl
L. Fisher
North Wiineis Street
Ice Gorge Blocks Ohio River Channel Near Hawesville
In Evansville Indiana on January 4 a large ice gorge formed in the Ohio River miles above Hawesville, closing the channel for about a mile. Heavy ice, including Keim the season’s heaviest, fills side streams and a gorge is reported between here and Cairo. No river traffic will operate for about a week. Also in Merion Indiana a smallpox patient Gurnsey Gulliford escaped quarantine, was found, and returned to the municipal hospital after being urged to shear.
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To Satisfy His Creditors
Anderson Ind Jan 4 In order to obtain more money to apply to his liabilities Manson VII Johnson has sold his large residence in this city to W H Surbaugh for 4500 Johnson said he was sacrificing all he possesses for ready money to satisfy creditors.
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Pig Attendance at Polo Games Witnessed in Indiana
Twenty three thousand people watched polo games in the Western and Central leagues on New Year’s Day in Richmond Indiana. About twenty thousand were Indiana people with Danville listed as an early outside Hoosier state member in the leagues.
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Only Ore Captured In Fox Hunt Near Tothvalley
In Wabash Indiana on January 4 the grand fox hunt drew a large crowd but produced only one fox captured as two others escaped by breaking through lines. In Richmond Indiana the motive power department of the Congo Cincinnati and Louisville railroad moved from this city to Pewwhere the new shops are located with changes affecting employment.
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Turbulent Show Collapse at Grand Theater
In New Albany Indiana the Grand theater near the New Albany side of life company faced a collapse blamed on a dispute between managers Loader and Butterfield. The fiasco disrupted a Saturday night tour stop ending with disbandment Sunday.
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Fatal tetanus linked to child toy pistol in Evansville
An 8 year old boy Theo Wadkins died in Evansville Indiana from tetanus after an accident on Christmas day. He was playing with a toy pistol and shot his hand.
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First Baptist Church Burns Down in Indy
The First Baptist church in Indianapolis was destroyed by fire early Sunday and valued at about 50 000 dollars. Officials say the blaze started from an overheated furnace.
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Sleepwalker falls into well in Terre Haute
In Terre Haute Indiana on January 4 a sleepwalking woman named Beau champ of Bridizius fell into a well. She escaped but faces likely death from the shock to her nervous system based on medical reports.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Win. Beauchamp
Bridizius
Blizzard Strands Elwood Bakers as Rationed Foods Run Short
Elwood Indiana residents endured a daylong blizzard that forced many families to rely on crackers and substitutes for bread. Bakers and grocers struggled to fill orders amid the severe storm and heavy snowfall.
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Ratliff and Vencer Seek Indiana House Seat in Wayne County
Walter Ratliff announced his candidacy for representative from Wayne county in Indiana. Dr. Martin W. Vencer, who served last term, is also a candidate. The piece notes a wave of long-serving lawmakers entering their sixth term and references Bishop Phillips Brooks and Rev. John Cotton Brooks in context.
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Ind
Walter Ratliff
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Martin W. Vencer
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