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Hotel Fire Inquiry Widens in Chicago Across City Officials
Coroner jury summoned as La Salle hotel fire in the loop prompts a special city council session. Fire and police squads push investigations into the flash blaze that killed 59 including Opal Sweat of Tampa. The council seeks a full report and stricter licenses for venues violating fire codes. Theaters closed. Shubert granted two weeks to comply. Fire alarm delay disputed. witnesses describe rapid spread. The 22 story hotel to close three months. rebuilding priority promised.
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Chicagyu
la Salle Hotel
City, Fire and Police Department
Big Loop
Opal Sweat
Tampa
Fla
Shubert
Great Northern
Windy City
Edward J. Kelly
Harry Eckhardtt
Ployes
Eckhardt