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Domestic News
January 15, 1869
The Union Flag
Jonesboro, Jonesborough, Washington County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
In Rochester, N.Y., on Jan. 7, the floor of the school house at St. Peter's and St. Paul's Cathedral collapsed during a crowded holiday festival, killing eight people instantly and injuring thirty others dangerously.
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Rochester, N. Y., Jan. 7.—A shocking accident occurred in this city last evening by which eight persons were instantly killed and thirty dangerously injured. The floor of the school house connected with St. Peter's and St. Paul's Cathedral gave way, while crowded with people attending a holiday festival. Three hundred or more persons went down amidst the ruins. The wildest excitement prevailed, and it was some time before the wounded could be recovered from the debris. The following were killed: Bernard Downar and wife, Geo. Rink, Mrs. Chas. Sporl, Geo. Pap, Kate Lawrence, Emma Beers, and Mary
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Rochester, N. Y., Jan. 7.—A shocking accident occurred in this city last evening by which eight persons were instantly killed and thirty dangerously injured. The floor of the school house connected with St. Peter's and St. Paul's Cathedral gave way, while crowded with people attending a holiday festival. Three hundred or more persons went down amidst the ruins. The wildest excitement prevailed, and it was some time before the wounded could be recovered from the debris. The following were killed: Bernard Downar and wife, Geo. Rink, Mrs. Chas. Sporl, Geo. Pap, Kate Lawrence, Emma Beers, and Mary
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What sub-type of article is it?
Accident
Disaster
What keywords are associated?
Rochester Collapse
School House Accident
Holiday Festival
Cathedral Floor Collapse
What entities or persons were involved?
Bernard Downar
Bernard Downar Wife
Geo. Rink
Mrs. Chas. Sporl
Geo. Pap
Kate Lawrence
Emma Beers
Mary
Where did it happen?
Rochester, N. Y.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Rochester, N. Y.
Event Date
Jan. 7
Key Persons
Bernard Downar
Bernard Downar Wife
Geo. Rink
Mrs. Chas. Sporl
Geo. Pap
Kate Lawrence
Emma Beers
Mary
Outcome
eight persons instantly killed and thirty dangerously injured.
Event Details
The floor of the school house connected with St. Peter's and St. Paul's Cathedral gave way while crowded with people attending a holiday festival. Three hundred or more persons went down amidst the ruins amid wildest excitement.