Chaos and Tragedy at Chicago Theater Fire Claims Hundreds
Reports from Chicago detail a devastating theater fire at the Jackson and stage area known as Mr Bluebeard. Fire officials say the death toll may reach seven hundred with at least 250 injured. Rescue workers retrieved dozens of bodies amid collapsed walls and scattered jewelry while survivors describe frantic crushes at exits and the rapid spread of flames from stage to balcony.
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Chicago
Treager
Ange
William Dee
Edward
Louisa
Lowies
Partial List of the Dead from River Flood Evacuation
The fragment lists names and ages of victims including Trene Lang aged 14 and Louise Bushnell with other mournful entries. Other names include Ann Pitagibbon Mrs W T Mara h and Hattie Stratton among several missing ages and titles.
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Watere
Trene Lang
St. A. Wileen
Ann Pitagibbon
W. T. Marah
Mise
Hattie Stratton
Louise Bushnell
A. Lake
Mim A. Donaldson
Patrick P. O' Domnell
KR. H. Coulte
Mise Howard
Mise Rom
Florence Axnam
Scenes at the morgues shake brave hearts in Chicago
Harrowing morgue scenes after a city disaster. Hundreds of bodies lie in rows at Rolston's, Jordan's, Sheldon's, Carroll's, Buffurn's, Perrigo's and other undertakers. Identification slow. families wait in cold, police guard access. A high school girl's torn clothing and a ring from a mother reveal a personal tragedy amid chaos.
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Chicago
Gewsie
Rolston
Adame Street
Jordan's Place
Madison Street
Sheldon's
West Madison Street
Carroll's
Wells Street
Buffurn's
Wabashaw
Perrigo's
State Street
Pilora
Marnrma
Xian
Girl recounts deadly theater fire and chaotic escape
A survivor describes a two act theater fire in Chicago, detailing smoke, flames, and a terrified audience. She and companions fled through a back aisle past frenzied crowds, losing wraps and clothing but escaping unharmed as fire and smoke swept the balconies.
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Hettie
Lynch ousted from Clerks union meeting at Western Central
W C Lynch, Clerks union delegate to the Western Central, was forced to sit silently as credentials were declared dehonored. The union will likely replace him at the January 5 meeting, and the outcome may upset many members though no withdrawal from the Central is expected. A committee found W C Hi not guilty in a separate case involving the Shingle Weavers’ Union after a formal dressing down.
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W. C. Lynch
Clerks Union
Western Central
Clerks’ Union
Lynch
Ern Central
W. C Hi
Mainland Trader Mainlander Changes Hands in Sale
The Mainlander, previously of the Pacific Coast Steamship Company, has been sold for $190.00 after protracted negotiations with the Western Steam Navigation Company. The vessel was owned by W. C Cook of Cook & Co and others, and will operate on the Whatcom run replacing the State of Washington.
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Teamer
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Western Steam Vigation Company
Mainlander
W. C Cook
Cook & Co
Thi City
Plane
Colman & Evans
Vancouver
Tom Graham
San Francisco
Crawford & Ried
Tacoma
State of Washington
Vancouver Run Monopoly Sealed for Pacific Coast Firm
A twelve year deal grants Pacific Coast Company a monopoly on the Vancouver run. The arrangement solidifies exclusive control over the route, impacting competition and service patterns for the region.
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The
Pacific Coast Company
Vancouver Run
Extension of Time Requested for Water Main on North Forty-ninth Street
City Engineer Thomason recommends an extension of time to Washington Pipe & Foundry for laying the water main on North Forty-ninth Street. Bids were opened October 31 with work to begin November 1 and the original deadline December 1 has passed, leaving days to complete the job despite stormy weather.
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Thomason
Board of Works
Washington Pipe & Foundry Company
Forty-ninth Street
Thomeron
McClellan to Lead Life Saving Exhibit in St Louis
Captain J. B. McClellan commander of the revenue cutter Manning leaves for St. Louis under treasury instructions to head the government life saving service exhibit at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. He is a leading authority on life saving and has designed many reviews used by the government.
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J. B. McClellan
Revenue
Manning
St. Louis
Treasury Departments
McClellan
Chicago
Buffalo
Little Happening and F Thomas File Divorce Suit
The record notes that F Thomas filed for divorce from his wife Mrs Hope Thomas citing drunkenness and desertion. Julia C Lathrop of Hull House Chicago will attend the Washington conference of charities and corrections in February, with Lathrop described as an expert on organized charity. Scots in Seattle plan Hogmanay celebration tonight with an entertainment and ball at Rawdiall under Clan Mackenzie auspices.
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F. Thomas
Hope Thomas
Julia C. Lathrop
Hull House
Chicago
Washington Conference of Charities and Corrections
Seattle
Rawdall
Clan Mackenzie
Fire Curtain Failure Traps Theater Crowd in Chicago Blaze
In Chicago on December 3 a theatre fire killed many as flame spread from an electrical spark the asbestos curtain failed to lower fully. Principal comedian Kiddie Fey escaped via a rear door helping women to safety as fire and gas swept toward the front. Fireman W A C Sellers described a half down curtain and failed efforts to lower it amid exploding tanks and advancing flames.
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Chicago
Kiddie Fey
Pey
Foy
Thies
Smpire
Sach
W. A. C. Sellers
Tors
América
Theater Fire In Chicago Leaves Many Panicked Exits
Managers say all lives were saved in a Chicago theater fire with over forty exits and a fireproof building. They cite first and second balcony loss, crowded gallery, and a blaze blamed on a calcium light apparatus, while witnesses report flames near the drop curtain and panic among the audience.
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Chicago
Witt J. Davis
Harry J. Powers
City Laboratory Ordinance in Preparations
An ordinance for establishing a city laboratory is being drafted by the chamber committee including George Cc. Congdon Herman Chapin F A Rust Dr Fagleson and Dr Holmes. The measure aims to gain support from the city council health and sanitation chair Crichton and local improvement groups. The council has long considered the need, though finance committee chair James blocked prior funding. The report also notes the City of Topeka steamship hull repairs estimated around 50000 dollars at Moran’s with new boilers and overhauled machinery.
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George Cc. Congdon
Herman Chapin
F. A. Rust
Fagleson
Holmes
Chamber of Flameree
Nae
Crichton
Chamber of Commerce
Ehyde
James
Treasury
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Steamer City of
Topeka
Moran's
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Eivira Olsen
HelenaCaughan
Helen Howard
Ity Powers
A. Sumin
Mies Beith Norton
Mrs. Harabaugh
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Wu Blackman
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Arle Lah
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William Rattley
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Edmund W
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W. W. Hooper
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J. Graham
Will Me Geary
Leander Tefenders
Paul Windes
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Morton Fox
Annie
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Walter Thacker
James Mc. Colland
Pauline Geary
G. Sidney Fox
DD. Bartlett
Jonn Adenesk
Gertrude Palkenstein
Moe
W. T. Royce
William Dawnon
William Huertel
Mary BD. Garts
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Leigh Holland
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Herman Eisenstedt
Carrie J. Bayore
Tierie
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Kisser
Muir
Mre
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Pichard
Alien Holst
Nareid Martin
John Holand
Rhabbard
W. N. Sprang
Charles Kell
Mre Dawson
William Butter
Robert Martin
John van Ingen
Walter Breneinger
Margaret Huerman
Wolff
Alice Kaufmen
Helen Cooper
BK Gould
A. N. Mendel
Walter Db
Mortimer Fldridge
Helen Keyersroth
Henry T Richardson
Laula Eisner
Walter B. Feisler
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Falen
Morguer
Moh
Icago
Dee T
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Kellin A. Keyes
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Ehoud
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