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Domestic News August 28, 1911

East Oregonian : E.O

Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon

What is this article about?

In San Francisco's new Hayes Street Theater, operator Isaac Burns was probably fatally injured by a film explosion late on Aug. 27. The audience escaped unharmed as doors opened, and a small fire caused minimal damage.

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Operator Injured.
San Francisco, Aug. 28.-Isaac Burns, an operator was probably fatally injured by the explosion of a film in the new Hayes street theater here late last night. As the audience rushed to the exit the doors were thrown wide open and none were injured. The building was set on fire but the flames were extinguished with but little damage.

What sub-type of article is it?

Accident Fire

What keywords are associated?

San Francisco Theater Explosion Film Operator Hayes Street Theater Fire

What entities or persons were involved?

Isaac Burns

Where did it happen?

San Francisco

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

San Francisco

Event Date

Aug. 28

Key Persons

Isaac Burns

Outcome

isaac burns probably fatally injured; no audience injuries; little damage to building

Event Details

Isaac Burns, an operator, was probably fatally injured by the explosion of a film in the new Hayes Street theater late last night. The audience rushed to the exit with doors thrown wide open and none were injured. The building was set on fire but the flames were extinguished with but little damage.

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