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Transcripts of Criminal Trial Against Triangle Owners
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The full-text of the transcripts of the 1911 criminal trial against the owners of the Triangle Waist factory in New York City is part of a larger Web site, which should be visited to obtain full background information on the fire that caused the owners to be prosecuted and on the trial itself. Please visit Triangle Factory Fire.
For the story of the discovery of the transcripts, please see: Discovery of the Transcripts
For an introduction to the trial, see Introduction
For a list of witnesses, see List of Witnesses
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Complete Transcript of Triangle Fire
(1911-11-01)This is a complete copy of the Triangle Fire Transcript. For ease of viewing and downloading, we have also divided the transcript into volumes and sections. Please note: Full transcript is unavailable for pages 674-1210, ... -
Vol. 1, sec. 1 (pp. 1 -80) Nov. 20 – Dec. 6, 1911. Opening statement by Mr. Bostwick for the People (prosecution), outlining theory of the case. Witness James Wiskeman, civil engineer, gives long description of physical layout of the factory building
(1911-11-20)Vol. 1, section 1 (pp. 1-80) People’s Witnesses Day 1: November 20, 1911; after brief discussion of rules, adjourned to December 4. Witness called: ANTON J. GERICK, a talesman December 4, 5, 6: examination of talesman, ... -
Vol. 1, sec. 2 (pp. 81-151) Testimony by firefighters and police officers as to what they saw and did on the day of the fire. Adjourned to Dec. 7
(1911-11-20)Vol. 1, sec. 2 (pp. 81-151) Firefighters and police: DANIEL C. DONOHUE, firefighter (People’s witness, p. 80), testifies as to when alarm came in EDWARD G. WORTH, firefighter, battalion chief (People’s witness, p. 84), ... -
Vol. 1, sec. 3 (pp. 151-228) Testimony by firefighters and police continued
(1911-11-20)Vol. 1, sec. 3 (151-228 JACOB WOLL, JR., firefighter (People’s witness), describes actions at scene FELIX REINHART, firefighter (People’s witness, p. 160), describes fire, location of bodies, actions of self and others ... -
Vol. 1, sec. 4 (pp. 229-360). Testimony by factory workers. Adjourned to Dec. 11
(1911-11-20)Vol. 1, sec. 4 (pp. 229-360) CARMELLA INGEGENO, employed as machine operator (sewer) by Harris & Blanck (People’s witness, p. 229), describes physical layout of her working space and what happened on the day of the fire ... -
Vol. 1, sec. 5 (pp. 361-536). Testimony by female workers
(1911-11-20)Vol. 1, sec. 5 (pp. 361-536) Resumed December 11, 1911. Testimony by female workers: ANNA GULLO, machine operator (People’s witness, p. 361), describes how she tried to open the door after fire started; notes others were ... -
Vol. 1, sec. 6 (pp. 537-673). Continues with female workers’ testimony, Dec. 11-12, 1911. Adjourned to December 13
(1911-11-20)Vol. 1, sec. 6 (pp. 537-673) Resumed December 12th, 1911. Testimony by female workers continues: BECKIE ROTHSTEIN continues, describing actions of self and Sam Bernstein, who tried to open the door ROSE MAYERS, machine ... -
Vol. 2 (pp. 677-1996). “Library notes” by researcher: summaries and long excerpts of testimony by workers about Margaret Schwartz’s death in the fire; engineers, laborers, and hardware dealer about condition of door casing, handrail, lock; and co-defendant/owner Max Blanck about his actions on day of fire
(1911-11-20)Vol. 2 (pp. 677-1996) “Library Notes,” picks up at page 677, continues to p. 1996 (61-page document), includes excerpts from transcript, more testimony from workers about the fire, what happened to Margaret Schwartz; ... -
Vol. 3, sec. 1 (pp. 1211-1290). Trial resumed December 19, 1911. Defendants’ witnesses: Commissioner of Labor describes inspection procedure for Triangle factory; testimony of building superintendent about testing hose, lighting conditions; testimony of supplier re physical layout of factory
(1911-12-11)Vol. 3, sec. 1 (pp. 1211-1290) Defendants’ Witnesses Trial resumed December 19, 1911 JOHN WILLIAMS, Commissioner of Labor (defendants’ witness), discusses building inspections, long discussion of report of inspection ... -
Vol. 3, sec. 2 (pp. 1291-1407). Testimony of porters and sewing machine operators re string on lock in door; extensive arguing between attorneys, December 19-20
(1911-12-19)Vol. 3, sec. 2 (pp. 1291-1407) MAY CALIANDRO LEVANTINI, machine operator (defendants’ witness, p. 1291); describes actions the day of the fire; describes flames; questioned about lawsuit against Harris & Blanck; questioned ...
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