Episode 206: Definitely Paisan | The Italian Hall Disaster

Tina and Hillary cover the Italian Hall Disaster of 1913.

Union strikers were joyously celebrating Christmas in the Italian Hall, BUT when someone yelled "fire," tragedy engulfed the hall, extinguishing the festive celebration.

Sources
Tina's Story
The History Navigator
The Italian Hall Disaster and the Copper Strike of 1913--by Allison

Memories of the Prairie
The Italian Hall Disaster: a fateful Christmas Party--by Devin Walk

Michigan Live
1913 Italian Hall Disaster was a Michigan Christmas Eve tragedy

The New York Times
MOYER DRIVEN OUT OF CALUMET REGION
MOYER WOUNDED; LAYS IT TO PLOT

Woody Guthrie Lyrics
1913 Massacre

Wikipedia
Anna Clemenc
Italian Hall
Italian Hall Disaster

Photos
Anna Clemenc with flag--via history navigator
Italian Hall 1913--public domain via Wikipedia
Funeral in Church for Victims--via Michigan Live
Funeral Procession for the Victims--public domain via Wikipedia