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Calamity in Chicago: Brick building collapse and deaths
Violent storm in Chicago last night caused a four story brick building at State and Madison to collapse, killing four instantly and injuring seven or eight. Survivors rescued amid bricks and timber. details name the lot owners, tenants, and the saloon and tailor shops affected. Deaths include occupants of No. 128 State and No. 66 Madison, with others buried in the debris and hospital care arranged.
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Chicago Journal
State
Madison Streets
Storu
No. 142
State Street
John Swarts
Randoat Street
McVicker’s Theatre
Madison Street
Madison and
State Streets
Mded
Ian
Dulle
Phose
Leety
Wasimn Aly Sles
3Ison
J. Stinson
Wally Trad
Swart
Martin
Craib & Hamilton
Thomas C. Gilmore
Mary Mahon