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Domestic News September 22, 1905

The Holly Chieftain

Holly, Prowers County, Colorado

What is this article about?

The big tent of Ringling Brothers' circus collapsed in Marysville, Mo., yesterday afternoon, probably fatally injuring two men, seriously hurting five others, and bruising more than 40 people. Charles Robinson and Edward Booth are among the most severely injured.

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Circus Tent Collapses.

Marysville, Mo., Sept. 19.--The big tent of Ringling Brothers' circus collapsed here yesterday afternoon. Two men were probably fatally injured, five seriously hurt and more than two score others bruised and trampled on.

Charles Robinson son of H. E. Robinson, of the Marysville Tribune, was probably fatally hurt by a falling pole. The other injured are:

Edward Booth, farmer, back broken lung penetrated, will die
Mrs. Booth, leg broken.
J. E. Orme, farmer, arm broken.
Mrs. John Kane, arm dislocated, internally injured.
H. T. Carmichael, head bruised and cut.
Mrs. Thomas Clark, two ribs broken.

What sub-type of article is it?

Accident Disaster

What keywords are associated?

Circus Tent Collapse Ringling Brothers Marysville Mo Injuries Fatal Injuries

What entities or persons were involved?

Charles Robinson H. E. Robinson Edward Booth Mrs. Booth J. E. Orme Mrs. John Kane H. T. Carmichael Mrs. Thomas Clark

Where did it happen?

Marysville, Mo.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Marysville, Mo.

Event Date

Yesterday Afternoon

Key Persons

Charles Robinson H. E. Robinson Edward Booth Mrs. Booth J. E. Orme Mrs. John Kane H. T. Carmichael Mrs. Thomas Clark

Outcome

two men were probably fatally injured, five seriously hurt and more than two score others bruised and trampled on. charles robinson probably fatally hurt by a falling pole. edward booth, back broken lung penetrated, will die. mrs. booth, leg broken. j. e. orme, arm broken. mrs. john kane, arm dislocated, internally injured. h. t. carmichael, head bruised and cut. mrs. thomas clark, two ribs broken.

Event Details

The big tent of Ringling Brothers' circus collapsed here yesterday afternoon.

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