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At 10 o’clock on the morning of October 12, fire broke out in the Academy of Music, the beautiful West Side theatre, on Halstead street, and before the flames could be controlled the entire interior of the building was destroyed, leaving the walls standing. When the fire had been burning little more than 15 minutes a crash was heard, and a part of the roof, on which were a number of Firemen, fell in, creating terrible consternation. It was some minutes before the extent of the disaster was appreciated, and then the work of rescuing the unfortunate men began. It was found that some had saved themselves by clinging to the portion which had not fallen. Fire Marshal Williams was helped out of the main entrance, staggering ar.d bloody, but was without serious injury. Theodore Bernhardt, a Fireman, was taken out badly burned, and with internal injuries which are believed to be fatal. C. W. Dauker, of a Hook and Ladder Company, and Lieutenant Palmer were badly injured about the lower limbs. John Nichols received severe but not fatal injuries. Assistant Fire Marshal Petrie was on the roof when it fell, but clung to a portion near the wall, but it gave way and he fell with others clear to the bottom, breaking his right leg and receiving other injuries. Three men, named Anderson, Daly and Heilman, of a Hook and Ladder Company, fell to the bottom unhurt. The fire originated among the flies back of the stage and spread to the scenery and roof with incredible rapidity. The loss has not yet been estimated, but will be heavy. This theatre was destroyed about three years ago, having been the leading place of amusement after the great fire, until the South Side theatres were rebuilt. Nearly $20,000 were spent in re-decorating it this Summer. The loss is $46,000; insurance, $22,000.
At 10 o’clock on the morning of October 12, fire broke out in the Academy of Music, the beautiful West Side theatre, on Halstead street, and before the flames could be controlled the entire interior of the building was destroyed, leaving the walls standing. When the fire had been burning little more than 15 minutes a crash was heard, and a part of the roof, on which were a number of Firemen, fell in, creating terrible consternation. It was some minutes before the extent of the disaster was appreciated, and then the work of rescuing the unfortunate men began. It was found that some had saved themselves by clinging to the portion which had not fallen. Fire Marshal Williams was helped out of the main entrance, staggering ar.d bloody, but was without serious injury. Theodore Bernhardt, a Fireman, was taken out badly burned, and with internal injuries which are believed to be fatal. C. W. Dauker, of a Hook and Ladder Company, and Lieutenant Palmer were badly injured about the lower limbs. John Nichols received severe but not fatal injuries. Assistant Fire Marshal Petrie was on the roof when it fell, but clung to a portion near the wall, but it gave way and he fell with others clear to the bottom, breaking his right leg and receiving other injuries. Three men, named Anderson, Daly and Heilman, of a Hook and Ladder Company, fell to the bottom unhurt. The fire originated among the flies back of the stage and spread to the scenery and roof with incredible rapidity. The loss has not yet been estimated, but will be heavy. This theatre was destroyed about three years ago, having been the leading place of amusement after the great fire, until the South Side theatres were rebuilt. Nearly $20,000 were spent in re-decorating it this Summer. The loss is $46,000; insurance, $22,000.
