The New York Times -- August 27, 1911 HARRISBURG, Penn. Aug. 27

HARRISBURG, Penn. Aug. 27. – Immediately on receipt of the news of the disaster at the Opera House in Canonsburg State Inspector John Delaney telegraphed J. R. Peterson of Beaver Falls, Penn., Deputy Inspector for that district, to make a complete investigation without delay, and to report to the Chief Inspector. The Factory Inspection Department has to do with the enforcement of the laws governing escapes and other regulations for the protection of patrons in moving-picture theatres and other public places. Capt. Delaney said to-day that, according to the records of his department, the equipment of the Opera House at Canonsburg was in compliance with the requirements of the law in regard to fire escapes.