In the sweltering heat of a London evening, thousands of people gathered outside Queens Hall, eager to catch a glimpse of the pro-Boer meeting. But the atmosphere was tense, as the crowd had been collecting two hours before the advertised time. When the doors finally opened, the pressure became too great, and many people fainted. The surge of the mob was relentless, with windows shattering and chaos erupting as those without tickets attempted to force their way in. Despite the vigilance of the promoters, some ‘Jingoes’ – a derogatory term for pro-British supporters – managed to gain entry to the hall, which was packed to the rafters.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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