Interior Department considers Chicago relief loan plan
The Interior Department raised over 3000 for Chicago sufferers with officers and clerks contributing, while many gave a day's pay. A loan to Chicago from Treasury surplus was proposed to aid relief without harming public service, but legality and market constraints challenged the plan. Postal matters discuss ruin and a large prairie fire with extensive losses in Wisconsin.
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Secretary of Treasury
Boutwell
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Chicago Fire Aftermath Reported in Destructive Blaze
A Chicago fire described as raging for weeks left many dead and cities in panic. Eyewitnesses recount families burned alive, hostels deserted, and trunks abandoned. Military patrols, burning ruins, and widespread aid measures followed as officials reported thousands displaced and provisions arriving.
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Banks Solidarity Indicates Solvent Prospect After Chicago Meet
At Chicago on Oct 11 bankers from national and private banks gathered with chairman Coolbough. They cited partial insurance payouts and deposits of twenty to thirty million dollars, predicting solvency and that losses could be covered. Committees were formed to draft resolutions and consult railroad firms as prospects brighten.
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Front Street
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J. B. Savil
Death on the Spot Incendiary Fire Strikes Chicago
Adjuster Ireton of Phoenix Insurance estimates losses at 20 million dollars with fire spread by incendiaries. Chicago under martial law. soldiers enforce no arrests but shoot violent ruffians. Seven shot or hanged for arson attempts. Dr Eddy cites immense loss of life and property. Thousands homeless, tens of thousands starving, 80,000 plus displaced. Food and clothing urgently needed amid rising theft and garroting at night.
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Ireton
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Joe
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Timely Warning From the Mayor of Chicago
Chicago mayor R B Mason urges committees and aid groups to send funds to his order rather than money in cages. He cites surplus articles and asks donors to allow purchasing shelter and fuel needed for the coming winter.
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Sympathy Draws Generous Support From Many Cities and Groups
Communities large and small including cities towns and corporations continue to respond with generosity to the appeal. Individuals donate freely from their stores and resources, reflecting broad public sympathy and solidarity.
Nationwide Relief Efforts Pour Into Chicago Tragedy
Reports from Oct 11 show cities nationwide pledging aid for Chicago after the disaster. Subscriptions and fund drives tally hundreds of thousands of dollars, with major contributions from New York Philadelphia Albany and dozens of towns.
Bankers' Contracts Must Be Honored In Chicago Disaster
London reports rapid movement to aid Chicago after the city’s calamity. American bankers including Hugh McCulloch and J S Morgan & Co organize contributions, with funds to be sent to authorities. Liverpool committees arrange food and clothing shipments, while American officials in London call for relief committees. The Times notes hope for magnified loss but faith in American resolve and Chicago’s recovery.
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Funeral of Lambrecht at Versailles Cathedral
Oct 11 reports Lambrecht interior minister funeral at Versailles Cathedral with Dufaure Lefranc pallbearers Thiers Grevy deputies and diplomatic corps present. Remains lie in state until tomorrow for interment at Lake Douai. Perth workers arrested for minor offences linked to International Society. Paris Commune orders found on them. Documents said to compromise three Extreme Left members of the French Corps Legislatif. Treaty talks at Berlin progress noted.
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Extra Session Expected Assembled To Ratify Alsace Treaty
Paris reports on October 11 show conflicting election estimates from journals. Bonaparte and Legitimist presses claim no clear winner while others say a majority for their parties. Presse laments weak candidates and Cloche expects an extra Assembly session to ratify the Alsace Lorraine customs treaty and prepare against a Bonapartist coup.
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Election of officers and new directors at Western Union Pelegee Company
The Western Union Pelegee Company directors elected Wm. Orton as president and A. B. Carmell, Au Schell and O. H. Palmer as vice presidents D. H. Mumford as secretary R. A. Rochester as treasurer Wm. H. Abel as auditor The new board members are Nathan A. Baldwin Wm. D. Bishop and Shepard Gaudy replacing R. B. Barrows Emory Coleb and J. Alden Also mentions Ingersoll case affidavit alleging fraud in payments and political notes on Greeley Republicans Reform party inspectors and Mayor Hall. Committee of Seventy report.
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