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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1904
Page
16
February 9 report from Baltimore describes thousands viewing wrecked blocks and a protected fire zone. U.S. government buildings survived, post office operations resumed, and National Guard patrols enforced strict access while debris removal began. Officials cited no food scarcity and projected large losses, with rebuilding plans under way.
Baltimore officials report a citywide chamber committee issued an optimistic message to merchants and correspondents. They note the calamity’s impact is unmatched yet cite quick recovery signs, with grain trade and port facilities spared by the fire. The note urges united action by financial and commercial sectors to rebuild and restore trade swiftly. Signed by James C. Gorman James J. Corner W. G. Bishop Blanchard Randall Charles England.
Amid the Baltimore disaster on February 9 and in the dawn of a clear winter day, officials from the governor to private citizens met to plan recovery. The subtreasury opened to meet demand, vaults remained intact, and three banks escaped the worst heat, while a new blaze in the lumber yard was quickly controlled.
A major blaze in Chicago began at the Wilee Lumber Company factory at Twentyfirst and Allport, driven by east winds. It spread to Throp street, damaging J. J. Wintermeyer box factory, Chicago Table Company, and Chicago Picture Backing Company. losses estimated at 360000. Two firemen injured by a collapsing wall, one gravely.
Seventeen constabulary at Vigan deserted with rifles and ammo and were joined by eighty fleeing from the same area. Governor Wright sought military aid as Colonel Thoman sent cavalry scouts. Rebel activity around Vigan shows a small uprising led by former Filipino leader Ricarte. A separate Fire at Gate City, Virginia caused about 45,000 dollars in damage to Bowling, Headane and Davidson stores et al.
James McDonald, a Bedford teamster, is arrested on a murder warrant tied to the January 21 death of Sarah Schaefer. Detectives seized him after a covert operation, with plaster casts of footprints key evidence. Motive cited as robbery and assault. McDonald known as William Parsons.
Congressman John Maddox of the seventh District receives a warm reception from Georgia colleagues and House members upon return from Georgia. Colleagues express esteem and universal regret at his retirement from Congress.
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