10 Oct 1871
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1871
Page
1
Chicago residents witnessed a dramatic blaze with General Sheridan’s involvement reported as a critical rescue effort. The article notes widespread sympathy, rising excitement, and the potential for substantial funds to aid recovery as the burned districts face uncertain prospects.
October 9 reports show Mayor Haw and Boston, Chicago, and Brooklyn officials rallying to help Chicago after a major disaster. Funds are urged, with private citizens and groups offering tens of dollars and organizing meetings to raise relief.
Fire along the North Side rages after midnight with Cincinnati engines aiding water pumping from the river. Extra police and Gen Sheridan troops deployed. Wind shifts, rain arrives, and destruction spares few structures while citizens scramble for shelter and hope to rebuild quickly.
The text notes funds totaling 300 dollars allocated for relief of the high suffering in a ward. The Western Union Telegraph Company offers free tire wires for all correspondence related to the relief effort.
A large mass meeting at the Court House organized relief work for Chicago fire sufferers. Committees canvass the city for food and clothing, with a car-load leaving today at two o'clock and more to follow. Merchants in Louisville have subscribed over $60,000 to aid the distressed, and seven cars of clothing and food are prepared for shipment.
October 10 New York reports intense excitement over the Chicago calamity. Businessmen visit offices for details while maps of the ruined city circulate. City stars fear long recovery as bankers urge aid to Chicago. Baxtrmonreg October 9.
New Albany Indiana report says D Hill and Stephen Stuckey clashed on Main street over foreclosing a mortgage held by Hill and Hewitt. Stuckey fired twice, one hitting Hill's head and the other his finger. Stuckey fled by skiff across the river. Hill not dangerously hurt. Grand Jury session planned. Chicago mils action hinted. Public reaction strong. Odd Fellows to act tomorrow night.
Washington dispatch notes newspapers and benevolent groups funding Chicago relief. Citizens, Masonic Fraternity and others raise funds, theatres plan to donate proceeds from a night's performance. Rumor says Acting Governor E L Stanton may call a public meeting. President involved.
In Columbus on October 10 contributions for Chicago relief reach between ten and eleven thousand dollars. Two car-loads of provisions shipped. A ladies meeting raised clothing and bedding for shipment this evening. Two thousand dollars of under clothing material to be purchased and made up tomorrow. Fire destroys Cleveland on Cleveland Avenue this morning.
Special dispatch reports Pittsburg October 10 as the Gray trial proceeds with defense witnesses examined. Three physicians testified about prescriptions while witnesses challenge the credibility of Gov. T Hobbie, the prosecution’s key witness, under oath. A collision scene is described involving James Rowe and a consular protective action near Centive.
A garbled Arkansas news item recalls a political resolution supporting a candidate for District Attorney and mentions figures such as Dr H K artan Yor Mayer and Sheriff Cline. It references Chief Justice McClure, the city police, a hall takeover of a stairway, and plans to break down a door with implications of Governor involvement and crowd tensions.
Turbulent demonstrations and a city under siege left hundreds burned to death as fires engulfed the Board of Trade, Court House, Western Union and major offices. The Tribune and Evening Journal report widespread destruction across State and Michigan avenues, with crowds fleeing and rescuers racing to aid victims. A relief drive forms in Granapolis and Indianapolis pledging tens of thousands for Chicago’s sufferers.
A fragment mentions Shane Miller of Cincinnati in connection with a Christian Association event, dated October 9, in Hartford, Conn. The readable text implies participation or association with a local activity but omits full context and outcomes. Further details are unavailable in the fragment.
In Mt. Vernon Ohio on October 10 James Crane reports arson at the time. John Garrod was arrested by state authorities as ten prisoners await transfer. Secretary Delano returned home to vote amid local turmoil and officials reference See and Assistant annals.
A handsomely designed solid silver goblet will be awarded to the police member who sells the most tickets for a matinee at McGrew's tomorrow afternoon. Miss Coombs and Mr. Ford sponsor the event to aid Chicago fire sufferers. all gross receipts go to relief, reflecting credit on the organizers.
Incomplete OCR fragment notes a death in October with a person named Opper, possibly William Clark, and a voter or charge reference. The readable text is too fragmentary to confirm full names, date, age, or cause.
Report of a fierce blaze on Thirty first street from Curriaco describing a port city under threat. The fire aims to destroy remaining property in a wealthy district as two men were shot and two others restrained with ropes amid gale force winds.
In Lompon on October 10 a government action is announced, detailing measures to be implemented. Officials confirm the move aims to address local concerns and regulate operations within the district. Further specifics are expected in a formal bulletin from the administration.
An unclear note from October 10 mentions Alegre remaining in place. The fragment hints at a local decision or status, but lacks verifiable context, dates, or entities for a fuller card.
The Evangelical Association notes several pastors including Rev. news G Bien, Rev. W. Mo feveee ath chi rev, Rev. W. J. antec Ranh i Stene, Rev. C. A. lls, Rev. L. Thomp, Rev. W.L. Hughes, Rev. M.Merrill, Rev. J. G. Mont, Rev. Foo Pemillinenchiks, and Rev. S. Messe. The following amounts, totaling $3,000, were collected by Barbour & Bartes.
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