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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1871

Page

2

Origin and Progress of the Fire in New York Streets

Eyewitness accounts recount how a massive blaze swept through crowded streets, devouring buildings and trapping hundreds of people. The narrative details the fire’s spread, survivors’ escapes, and the chaos around the courthouse where seventy convicts perished or were burned. Chicago observers describe the arrival, reactions, and the attempts to flee the inferno, painting a stark scene of destruction and mass panic.

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Butler Grant interview signals party rift and patronage plans

The White House reports Gen Butler’s lengthy talk with Gen Grant about Butler’s Massachusetts political canvass and which Federal officers backed him. Butler says he led a strong Massachusetts Republican coalition and blames state officials for blocking his governor bid. Grant’s view of Butler remains hostile, and potential patronage use is uncertain. The piece also notes a looming martial law move in South Carolina and details a warehouse fire in Sagetown amid Internal Revenue matters and a postmaster general resignation.

Gen. Butler Gen. Grant Massachusetts Grant Butler Gen South Carolina Scott Pennsylvania Ohio Internal Revenue Bureau Sagetown Charles McFarland New Hampshire Amoskeag Manufacturing Company Internal Revenue Giles A. Smith

Address to the business men of the country fires and relief

Curled account from Curiaco on Oct 12 recounts Chicago fires and chaos after the disaster. Sheridan controls the city and relief bodies coordinate aid and loans to sustain business. The Chicago Tribune and Post survive with limited presses, and the Telegraph lines are restored.

Curiaco Sheridan Uniteds Chicago Chicago Newspaper Union Rinting Chicago Tribune Franklin Telegraph Company North Division Lake Shore Tribune Post, Mail and Journal Wood Chicago City Chicago, Burlington and Quincy

Arrivals at New York from Chicago fire relief effort

About twenty people arrived from Chicago with scorched clothing and shoes. They were fed free by dining saloons while railroads ran. Messages from Erie Railroad cite Mayor and Committee urging money and blankets as chief needs, with drafts payable to Chicago City Treasurer David A. Gage.

Cueao A. Lewison Milwaukee Avenue Chicago Avenue Bridge C. E. Moore David A. Gage I. W. Preston Frerar Franklin Insurance Company Union National Bank Lake Park Lake Front Henry Uilman Peter O’brien Republican The Tribune Chicago and Alton Railroad National Camp Meeting Association Indianapolis St. Louis Stager Western Union Company Cleveland Paris Cowles Masonic Relief Committee D. A. Cregier Masonic Temple Chicago Palmer Springfield Hayes Ohio Medail the Tribune Sheridan Opera House Crosby Mason New York Misa Rollins Bridgeport Erie Railroad George M Pullman Peoria Illinois Rock Island Moline Davenport Mississippi Davenprt London Peoria and

Generous Offer From the English Government

A Dublin telegram asks Quebec to forward five hundred pounds to Chicago. Citizens form a collection via church subscriptions. A cable from the English Government offers Chicago military tents and blankets from the Dominion. over half a million tents and blankets are available.

Quebc Dublin Chicago Quebec Eglish Dominion

Public sympathy meeting aids Chicago sufferers

Hartford Oct 12 a public sympathy meeting for Chicago sufferers raised subscriptions totaling 24 253 96. Leaders present included Mayor Chapman and speakers Deming Hawiey and Hyde. Contributions from F B Wooly Phoenix Life Insurance and others reached 700 by Freemasons, with expectations to rise. Albany bread firm donated 2500 loaves, while cities from Washington to Jersey City contributed varied sums.

Hartford Vong Chicago Chapman H. C. Deming J.R. Hawiey A. P. Hyde F. B. Wooly Phoenix Life Insurance Company Charter Oak Life Insurance Cmpany Cheney Bros T.M. Allyn Colt’s Armory Freemasone of Puiapetpata Albany N. Y Washington, D. C Cal Lake City Utah Jersey City N.J N. J Newark Orange Conn Toronto Canada Cohoea Schenectady N.Y Bridgeport Bangor Rondout Providence R. Lo Middletown Jamestown Mies Kelloge Williams College Williamstown Mase New Yorks New York Spectator New York American Twa Germania Hanover Home Kings County Niagara National New Amsterdam Retief Republic Siamsburg City St. Louis American Central Anchor Citizens Globe Mutual Boatmen’s Philadelphia—Enterprise Franklin Insurance Company of North America Miscel Andes Cincinnati Anti Brooklyn Alemannia Cleveland Commerce Buffalo Liverpool London England Chicago Spectator Broadway Lorillard Company Continental Hartford Fire Insurance Company Alarford Watertown Watertown Fire Insurance Company Lowell Board of Health Father McGrath Lowett of Health

French Interior Minister Report on M. Ponyer Quertier Mission

A condensed dispatch outlines the French Interior Minister’s confidential notes on M. Ponyer Quertier’s mission. It covers the Italian government, the Romish Church, and broader political affairs in Spain. The document underscores diplomatic sensitivities and potential implications for Franco-Italian relations.

Case of Victor Place in Paris Fraud Trial

Paris reports show Victor Place former New York Consul denying fraud in arms purchases during the war while claiming no personal stake, acting as an agent in good faith. Testimony by Casimir Periere and shifts about ministry posts and German evacuation talks fill the political backdrop.

M. Ponyer Quertier Paris Victor Place New York Place M. Lewhesne Commission of Armament Casimer Periere Lambrecht Ministry of the Interior London Echo Versailles Berlin Germany France Consells Generaux

Sympathy For Chicago In London And Birmingham Fund Drives

The London and Birmingham relief efforts for Chicago disaster victims gathered strong support. At Langham Hotel a 400-strong gathering chaired by Minister Schenck raised ten thousand pounds sterling quickly. Notables including A G Curtin and Gen Burnside attended, pledging sympathy and more aid. contributions from merchants and Confederate supporters were noted. The report ends with a brief, abrupt transition to a separate murder item.

Lonpox Chicago Schenck Langham Hotel Common Council of London Birmingham George Dion Birmigham Great Britain Americana J. 8 A. G. Curtin Russia Burnside Barnara Hugh McCulloch Messrs Moran and Woodhull Legation Adam Buadeau London Wm. E. Dodge John J. Cisco Messrs Nunn Starring Habicht Bowles Randolph Clay George Wilkes Boughton John Holly Thaseus Hyat

The Calamity. Frankfort hosts relief meeting for Chicago fire

The German American Economist issue and a city meeting in Frankfort mobilize funds for Chicago fire victims. Leading banking houses attend and a relief committee is formed to collect and distribute contributions. Frankfort pledges a liberal donation.

Frankfort Chicago

Italian Government Seeks Ground From Convent in Rome Stables Plan

Rowe Oct 11 The Italian Government wants land at the Convent of Saint Andre near the Quirinal for enlarging the King's stables. The Jesuits have an American Volleze there, causing hesitancy to seize the site. Republican papers attack the move, while the Pope orders the convent yield only to force, a stance extending to all religious houses.

Rowe Saint Andre Quirinal Palace Rome

Concert of Action in Spain Renews Party Coordination

The Progressists plan to organize across Spain with concerted action and discipline. Serrano and Sagosta reportedly unite, with visible understanding between Sagosta and Esparterov. Financial and commercial notes follow.

Mayer Spain Serrano Sagosta Sazosta Esparterov

Brooklyn Republicans Spark Disorder at General Committee

New York October reports rising quarreling among Brooklyn Republicans at General Committee meetings. A recent adjourned session erupted into personal clashes and expulsions after accusations against the District Attorney and remarks about Theodore Allen. The 3 am turmoil followed prolonged clashes and order disputes.

New York Brooklyn General Committee Chicago Theodore Allen

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