Tragic Iroquois Theater Fire Kills 682 in Chicago
Fire at the Iroquois Theater on Randolph Street during a matinee of Mr Bluebeard Jr. killed about 682 people and injured many more. The blaze started from stage lighting, rapidly engulfing the auditorium, with crowded balconies and chaotic evacuations. Rescue efforts, chaos, and slow identifications followed as coroner and police recovered bodies.
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Chicago
Randolph Street
Dearborn
State Streets
Bluebeard, Jr
Carlson
F. A. Morgan
Webster Avenue
Tremont House
Traeger
Joseph Springer
Otto Lewke
Rollston's
Jordan's
Mr. Bluebeard, Jr
Scene of Theater Fire Disaster Emerges in Report
A dramatic scene at the rear of a theater shows patrons tumbling toward the floor in a life and death crush. Strained arms and clutched clothing reveal a deadly stampede as the fire wrought its worst damage, leaving bodies charred beyond recognition.
The Iroquois Theater Fire and its Death Toll
A historical account lists major theater disasters including Chicago's Iroquois fire of 1903 with 602 deaths and notes other large tragedies in Brooklyn, Richmond, Vienna, St. Petersburg, and Oporto. It describes panic causes, rescue chaos, and the theater's fragile fireproof claims.
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Chicago
Brooklys
Centra Theater
Siadelphia
USGB
Front Street
Baltimore
Eppe Theater
Lehman's Theater
St. Petersburg
U Dinates
Vienna
England
Teakveese
Oporto
Eeeereerebabh
Paris
Saeva Perer
Conway
Brooklyn
N.Y
Bleeding Nun
Richmond
George W. Smith
Ring
Iroquois theater fire victims spark Chicago mourning
The Iroquois theater disaster dominates Chicago headlines as the city mourns over 400 identified dead and many missing. Officials arrest managers and inspectors on manslaughter charges while 17 theaters close for asbestos curtain upgrades. a memorial day is declared and condolences flow from Roosevelt and other leaders.
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Harrison
Chicago
Mississippi Delta and Gulfport shipping growth notes
The Gulf & Ship Island Railroad terminals at Gulfport list twenty seven vessels in ballast on January 1, eight steamships three ships twelve barks and four schooners highlighting Gulfport’s rise as a Southern port. The report also notes banks and mortgage companies refusing loans in white cap counties due to lawless elements and political debates over the Panama canal treaty instructions to Mississippi's senators. Prominent Yazoo City banker R L Bennett lauds Southern prosperity and levee maintenance as a national issue. A Tlomochitteo farmer sold turkeys near Christmas and Meridian sues Meridian Waterworks for 500000 dollars over water service failures and pressure.
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Gulf of Mexico
Gulfport
Gulf & Ship Island Railroad
United States
Terrible theater fire reveals faulty exits and deadly crowd crush
Chicago dispatch describes firefighters and police rescuing victims after a deadly theater blaze. Chief ONeill and Assistant Chief Schuettler coordinated crews as doors and stairs failed to admit escapees, leaving bodies in passages while fires raged.
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Rolston
State Treasurer Miller Posts $250000 Bond
State Treasurer W. J. Miller has posted a $250000 bond with a surety company. The bond costs the state $750 annually to cover. A likely upcoming legislative change could affect the treasurer’s bond.
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W. J. Miller
Boundary Dispute Case Mississippi Cross-Bill Anticipated In Supreme Court
Louisiana through its law officers has answered the Mississippi bill in the boundary dispute now before the U S Supreme Court by a cross-bill. The court is expected to appoint a commissioner early this month for depositions, though the attorney general is unsure of the exact appointment date.
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Louisiana
Mississippi
United States Supreme Court
Steampipe Blast Fatally Burns Church Sexton
John Wooten, a Negro sexton at the Baptist church, was fatally burned last week at Corinth when a steampipe burst, causing a deadly incident at the church.
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The
Baptist Church
Corinth
Hog on Exhibition Weighs Nearly 500 Pounds
A hog weighing nearly 500 pounds dressed was shown in Yazoo City last week. Raised by J. C. Hollingsworth near the city, the animal was under two years old.
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Yazoo City
J. C. Hollingsworth
Prohibition Leaders Meet in Jackson on Constitutional Battle
State prohibition leaders gathered in Jackson a few days ago to discuss plans for the battle to secure constitutional prohibition. The session focused on strategy and mobilization for the reform effort.
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Jackson
Relic Powder Gourd Traced to Revolutionary War
D W Outlaw of Sessums Mississippi possesses a carved powder gourd claimed as a Revolutionary War relic. The piece bears an artistic engraving of a continental soldier with animals and birds and prominently displays the year 1783.
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D. W. Outlaw
Sessums
Oktibbeha County
America
Fire destroys Scooba church landmark from older era
Last week a fire destroyed the old Scooba church, a landmark built about sixty five years ago. The town moved, the church was abandoned, but it remained in excellent condition apart from vandalized window lights. Authorities suppose African American gamblers started the blaze.
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Scooba
Indianola residents favor independent post office continued
Hon. J A Richardson editor of the Sunflower Tocsin says the people of Indianola are getting along well with their independent post office and none wish to petition President Roosevelt to restore the government office. He adds many would be glad to have it back but will not ask for action, leaving it to the president's initiative.
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J. A. Richardson
Sunflower Tocsin
Indianola
Roosevelt
Mr. Richardson
Mississippi Packers Face Major Tax Assessments
State Revenue Agent Adams issued deeper tax assessments in ten Mississippi counties targeting packing and oil firms operating independent cars. The latest claims total 180 million dollars, bringing cumulative assessments to 339 million with about 16 million dollars in taxes claimed.
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Adams
Mississippi
Death by Debt Dispute Near McLaurin
J P Pyburn and W Robinson farmers near McLaurin became involved in a dispute over an alleged debt. Pyburn was fatally cut, and Sheriff and deputy arrived to quell a disturbance as Robinson surrendered to authorities.
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J. P. Pyburn
W. Robinson
Pyburn
Robinson
Jackson Post Office Seeks First Class Status Next July
Postmaster Edwards predicts elevation of Jackson office to first class as annual receipts reach toward $40,000. For eight months stamp sales total nearly $28,000, signaling strong growth and eligibility for the upgrade.
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Edwards
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