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December 6, 1900
Abilene Weekly Reflector
Abilene, Dickinson County, Kansas
What is this article about?
Actor Clarence Bennett, playing Mephisto in Faust with the Morey Stock Co., fell and bruised his knee. Red paint from his tights caused blood poisoning, leading to hospitalization and possible leg amputation.
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Theatre Paint Poisoned Him
The Emporia Gazette says Clarence Bennett is not yet able to play with the Morey Stock Co. Two weeks ago an accident occurred that placed Bennett in a serious condition, Faust was on.
Bennett was playing Mephisto when he fell and bruised his knee. It was more serious than was at first supposed. The bone was bruised. He kept on playing and the next day his leg was stiff and sore.
He played that night but his leg was in a worse condition and grew worse for a week when he had to go to the hospital. On the last two nights he had to use a cane when he left the stage. It was a case of blood poisoning.
The red coloring matter from his Mephisto tights had got into the skin wound and it now seems likely that amputation of the leg will be necessary to save his life.
The Emporia Gazette says Clarence Bennett is not yet able to play with the Morey Stock Co. Two weeks ago an accident occurred that placed Bennett in a serious condition, Faust was on.
Bennett was playing Mephisto when he fell and bruised his knee. It was more serious than was at first supposed. The bone was bruised. He kept on playing and the next day his leg was stiff and sore.
He played that night but his leg was in a worse condition and grew worse for a week when he had to go to the hospital. On the last two nights he had to use a cane when he left the stage. It was a case of blood poisoning.
The red coloring matter from his Mephisto tights had got into the skin wound and it now seems likely that amputation of the leg will be necessary to save his life.
What sub-type of article is it?
Medical Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Blood Poisoning
Theatre Accident
Mephisto Costume
Leg Amputation
Faust Performance
What entities or persons were involved?
Clarence Bennett
Morey Stock Co.
Where did it happen?
Theatre
Story Details
Key Persons
Clarence Bennett
Morey Stock Co.
Location
Theatre
Event Date
Two Weeks Ago
Story Details
Clarence Bennett injures knee playing Mephisto in Faust, red paint causes blood poisoning, leading to hospitalization and possible amputation.