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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1871

Page

2

Westfield Disaster And Political Split At Nation's Loom

Special Despatch summarizes the Westfield steamer accident inquiry exonerating the local inspector, while noting Republican gains in Ohio and discussions among Southern politicians about Senate chances. Also reports on yacht races, banking strains, and Chicago fire aftermath with Sheridan’s troops praised.

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Chicago Fire of 1871 Devastates South Side and River Banks

A Special Despatch to the Boston Post recounts a Chicago conflagration sweeping Sunday through Tuesday, destroying 2600 acres and hundreds of buildings. The narrative details rapid spread from Dekoven and Jefferson through Van Buren to the river, fires leaping the river, and vast losses including the Sherman, Tremont, Palmer, and McVicker blocks, with numerous hotels and offices burned.

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After the Fire The South Division Relicts and Destruction

The narrative catalogs wreckage across Division street and North avenue highlighting remaining structures such as Avenue House on Michigan avenue and Lidd's Brock at Market and Randolph. It notes exceptions to collapse, including Monroe and LaSalle corner unfinished building and the Tribune office, while detailing extensive ruin of banks hotels theaters and offices and the quick spread of flames among South Division streets.

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Relief Committee Heads to Chicago After Boston Start

The Boston based Relief Committee led by Hon. Wm. Gray and others departed for Chicago by half past six in the morning, traveling via Albany and taking the Pullman Express toward Suspension Bridge. They expect arrival in Chicago tomorrow night to coordinate money and clothing distribution with local authorities.

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Subscriptions pour Chicago relief spread by cities

Londow reports a Guildhall meeting presided by the Lord Mayor approving 1000 guineas for Chicago. Contributions exceed £7000 with major banks, chambers of commerce, and firms pledging £1000 each. Mass meetings planned. authorities urged wider support as Newcastle strike worsens with police quelling rioting and arrests.

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