11 Oct 1871
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1871
Page
1
A fragment from a Chicago scene describes a tense, unclear moment with sporadic details. The text hints at fear and disruption but lacks coherent events, names, or concrete actions to confirm incident specifics.
Unclear text fragment notes directors handling branches and people in Chicago. No coherent events or names form a complete report.
Reports describe deaths from exposure and fright amid a large crowd that camped on the city’s northern outskirts. The night brought widespread distress and private subscriptions grew as people sought relief for the needy. New York’s population is cited at about half a million amid the turmoil.
The fragment lists multiple sums and institutions including St. Louis, Marine, Commercial, Phenix amounts of 15000, 10000, 12000, 10000 with total tied to The American. The readable line hints at a ledger or insurance settlement but lacks full context or dates to confirm exact event.
Special dispatch reports slow returns with Republicans gaining in multiple districts. Harrison and Belmont show GOP wins, Highland County backs Hughes, and Hamilton County sees strong Republican support. Statewide, Republicans lead in legislature with gains against Democrats, while Cincinnati remains uncertain.
Dispatched from Leamoine on October 11, residents push donations to aid Chicago disaster victims. Ward committees mobilize private subscriptions likely to reach seventy thousand dollars as Odd Fellows and other groups contribute. The Rankin Comedy Company hosts a benefit show this afternoon and evening to fund relief, with a special train loaded with clothing departing for Chicago alongside mayoral and council committee members.
Special Dispatch to the Timor and Chronicie reports results with Morrie winning Senate by 700, Counta topping Mendall for peer, while the Democratic State Sicket shows 753 in the Timor election tally.
A late dispatch reports results from multiple Ohio townships on October 11 showing Noyes winning majorities in several areas such as Chillicothe and Weston Township. The totals indicate a Republican gain and varying majorities, with mentions of governor and senator races and overall Democratic gains versus 1870.
The Chicago relief fund trustees met this morning and appointed banker iron, shell and manufacturers committees to canvass the city for relief. Funds totaled $40,000 as part of the drive. The notices urged bankers and local firms to aid the effort with collections.
Early reports from Pustaperousa on October 10 indicate Republicans carry the State by a large margin with Berks and Delaware counties leaning Republican. City wards show a Democratic net gain of 135 for mayor, while York County still leans Democratic with a 1,500 majority.
New York reports estimate total fire losses approach three million dollars with Citizens and Lennox among insureds hit hard. Commercial and Hartford show large exposure but claim solvency preserved. Mass Cuban meeting in city. relief committees pledge support for Chicago victims. transport firm employees contribute to aid efforts.
The Catholic Bishops have issued an appeal for a church collection at all parishes next Sunday. Clergy urge generous support for diocesan funds and local charitable programs, stressing unity and timely contributions.
In Philadelphia on October 11 crowds clashed in Lombard Street and surrounding areas as election unrest turned deadly. Police Chief J. M. Halbolt led forces to quell the riot but the disturbance continued, with over two hundred officers deployed. Four men killed, many wounded, and multiple injuries reported as white and colored factions clashed amid gunfire and brick throwing.
Foreign dispatches from Loxney report widespread sorrow over the Chicago calamity. American brokers and the United States Consul General in London aid relief, with funds and goods already flowing. Minister Scherck calls Americans to form a relief committee at the Langham Hotel, while the Times notes magnified reports yet praises Chicago’s enterprise and American generosity.
Special dispatches describe a Chicago disaster with a vast death toll and extensive bank failures. Reports mention Mr Linkham of Second National Bank and large cash securities, while cities rally to aid Chicago through substantial subscriptions and relief funds. Police prepare for unrest as fires threaten and bread pricing is regulated. News from New York, Boston, and Port Lincoln notes widespread contributions and mobilization for relief.
October 11 reports indicate Lanton's mayoral bid leads in the city with 16,345 votes while statewide, Democrats hold 59 seats to 41 Republicans in the Senate. Allegheny and Indiana counties show Republican gains, Philadelphia and Los Angeles notes hint at a Democratic majority in the Legislature.
A stormy dispatch from New Orleans on October 11 notes arrivals of a steamer bearing sixty five cabin passengers and eight, with half the crew reported exhausted. An opera troupe is in town among citizens rallying to relief efforts for the afflicted, while Governor, doctors, and officials outline measures to aid the injured and displaced.
A private dispatch to Milwaukee reports a devastating fire across Green Bay area lumber towns. Pestigo, Village Mills, and Moges Bush Settlement were wiped out Sunday night with 100 or more dead. Medical aid arrived. Menominee is safe after a heavy rain helped. Many residents perished or burned. survivors seek burial and shelter.
Militia units mobilized in Missouri amid unrest as authorities seek order. Reports place Captain W in command with medical and administrative actions underway to quell disturbances and protect civilians. Local officials coordinate with federal authorities to restore safety and maintain public services.
Secretary of War ordered tents and blankets forwarded for disposal by General Sheridan. Twelve thousand tents can shelter 100000, with supplies at Jeffersonville and Leavenworth. Rains from Jeffersonville and Philadelphia dispatched tents and blankets. Philadelphia shipment intended for immediate delivery to morzeW Boon.
In Pevonxiersie New York on October 11 Contarini received a sentence of two years and six months confinement in the State prison at hard labor for a crime noted in the fragment.
Editorial from To Day's Chicago Tribune praises Masonry efforts and recounts Chicago amidst the great blaze. It notes contributions from towns along the Illinois Central, bank resumption plans, and a city determined to rebuild with Western grit as troops aid recovery and shelters open for the homeless.
Special Dispatch reports in Pittsburgh that the trial of Reverend J. A. Gray continued with witness testimony. William Hanna testified about Gray’s Sunday night movements with Me FP Mereb and questioned provocation remarks, while BA. March identified Gray in Ottawa Illinois and noted his German teaching. The court adjourned for the day at two, with two days more expected to conclude proceedings.
Disjointed OCR notes indicate a political dispute labeled Special Dizpute 5 to the Tines and Chronicle with Otober 11. Claims of about fifty votes in a Delaware representative race and a state ticket majority not less than 25 000 are recorded along with conflicting local captions. Other fragments mention carpenters and general hardware advertising.
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