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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1871

Page

2

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.

Interior Department Chicago Secretary of Treasury Boutwell Treasury

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.

LIFE Boston Post Careago Ill Chicago Northwest Boston Hanover Street Dover Street Tremont Street Sheridan Wisconsin Green Bay Wis Carcago Coolbough Republic Insurance Company Fitchburg Railroad CO Front Street Waeverley Building 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.

Joseph Medill Wabash Avenue State Street Michigan Avenue McVicker's Theatre Tribune Europe China Africa Gen. Sheridan Ash Mason Congress Street Potter Palmer Chicago Erie Palmer House Wall Street Erie Railway Company Boston Post New Yor Rock Island Stock Exchange Exchange Lake Shore Northwestern Common Preferred Western Union Northwestern Preferred Western Union Telegraph Cambles & Co New Street Munroe Anthony B. R. van Dyck Exchange Place Messrs Fisk and Gould Twentythird Street Col. Fisk Erie Railway Broadway Fisk Samuel Medill Crxcisxali, O Ireton Phoenix Insurance Company Joe Eddy

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.

Chicago R. B. Mason

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.

Chicago London Hugh McCulloch J. 8. Morgan & Co America Liverpool Schenck Langham Hotel Badeau the Times Lancashire Boston Young Mex Christian Association Army Committee New England Joseph Story Commercial Street Idward S. Tobey Devonshre Stret L. ©. Rowland R. ¥. M. C. Association Tremont Temple Boston Mass Meionnon Hall Association

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.

Versailles Lambrecht Dufaure Lefranc Thiers Grevy Lake Douai Perth International Society Paris Commund French Corps Legislatif Berlina

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.

Paris Bonaparte Legitimist Presse Cloche Alsace Lorraine

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.

Post Office Department Massachusetts Emory E. Dodge North Brooklyn James W. Butler North Hancock Haneock County Maine John T. Wells Eben Clark Walter P. Vose South Robbinston Washington County E. J. Gerry Jethro Weeks Centre Sidney Kennebec County A. E. Bessey Zachary T. Corson West Athens Somerset County H. W. Morrill Charles W. Goddard Portland Cumberland County Woodbury Davis Internal Revenue Commissioner of West Delano Revenue Bureau Commissioner OF Indian Affairs Gen Parker William H. Armstrong Congress Pennsylvania Armstrong New Havey Noah Porter Yale Centre Church Leonard Bacon Woolsey Thatcher Henry M. Sanders Porter Alumni Hall Bela Dwight Aeaag Pleasants McCosh Princeton Tee Buckingham M. F. Field Wm. W. Phelps New York Mori Washington Bauer Boston Colle Joseph E.sheffield Barnard Columbia Rutgers Western Union Pelegee Company Wm. Orton A. B. Carmell Schell O. H. Palmer D. H. Mumford R. A. Rochester Treasures Wm. H. Abel Audiwr Nathan A. Baldwin Wm. D. Bishop Shepard Gaudy R. 8. Barrows Emory Coleb J. Alden Greeley Syracuse State Committee Reform Hall

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