Inferno Over Chicago: Tribune Building Fire Chronicle
A dramatic Tribune series describes a two o'clock blaze sweeping LaSalle to Madison streets and north across the city. Towers fell, bridges burned, and the Water Works crippled as flames consumed Reynold's Block, Cobb's Building, and vast blocks east of Dearborn. The narrative notes casualties of property, widespread destruction, and efforts to reroute water supply amid ruin across a three mile river front.
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Tribune
Court House
LaSalle Street
Chamber of Commerce
Monroe
Madison Streets
Farwell Hall
Clark
Dearborn
Madison
Washington
Portland
Washington Street
Madison Street
Reynold
McVicker
State Street
Wabash and
Michigan Avenues
Cobb
Briggs
Sherman
Tremont
Wells
Rush Streets
van Buren Street
Dearborn Street
Lenore
Deeinell
Ityrant
Krom' Kinzie Street
Fullertons Avenue
Chicago Avenue
Fullerton Avenue
Kinzie
Unity Church
Division Street
Sophia Street
Franklin
Mosely
Lincoln
Pierson Street
Elm Street
Clarendon Hotel
Clark Street
North Side
McCormick’s
Reaper
Chicago
Galena
Galena Elevator
Lill’s and
Sands’ Breweries
North Branch
Indiana and
Wells Streets
Unity
New England
Westminster
Church of the Holy Name
Hospital of the Alexian Brothers
Jewish Hospital
Sedgwick and
Elm
Sisters of Mercy
Chicago Historical Society
Huron Street
Bathel
Galena Depot
Revere Hotel
Ulich’s
Ewing’s
Hatch House
Humboldt House
Illinois Street Church
Armour, Dole ,& Co
Hiram Wheeler
William B. Ogden
J. L. Stark
Isaac N. Arnold
J. L. Rice
George L. Dunlap
W. B. Houghtaling
Sam Johnson
E. I. Tinkham
Tom Makin
George F
Julian Rumsey
Edward Burling
A. Hi. Burley
C. F. Fuller
C. V. Dyer
W. G. Goudy
Obadish Jackson
General Rucker
Diversey
Water Works
E. B. McCagg
Perry F. Smith
Phil, Hoyne
North Avenue
Fires, floods, and the Chicago ruin described
The narrative recalls a dramatic dawn rescue as families fled flames into the lake, later saved by boats. It notes vast losses from the great fire, including libraries and the Chamber of Commerce building, with banks planning cautious payments and rebuilding efforts beginning at once.
Night Fire Toll Across Chicago Aftermath Deepens
Eyewitness reports and morgue records describe a vast outpouring of casualties and missing persons as flames swept through the city. Families separated amid ash and darkness while churches held joint services for comfort and resilience.
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Wilby
Fami
Chicago
W. Siders
Hall
Pennsylvania election shift boosts Republican lead
Dispatch notes Pennsylvania leans Republican by a large margin as chaotic Chicago fire reports hinder full details. The piece celebrates a GOP majority in the Keystone State, contrasting with Democratic spirit. Turrah for Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania
Chicago Fire
Keystone
Iowa election shift fuels Republican momentum across states
The piece argues a sweeping GOP surge from Maine to California with Democratic losses in Texas and Iowa noted as crumbs of comfort. It claims Texas Ku Klux influence shifted the state toward Democrats and labels the situation as treasonous in Iowa while Democratic gains are mocked.
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Iowa
Maine
California
Texas
Ku Klux
Lone Star Lodges
Chicago Journal's steadfast postfire publication remains noted
The Chicago Evening Journal published daily last week despite the great conflagration, ensuring fire news reached readers. Mr. Wilson's effort to maintain regular issues and low prices earned public appreciation for reliability amid disrupted mail service.
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Chicago Evening Journal
Chicago Journal
Wilson
Chicago
Chicago Fire Reverberates Worldwide After Inferno
The Great Chicago Fire story spreads from DeKoven Street to oceans and continents. Citizens, cities, and nations send aid as flames devastate wooden blocks and homes. People follow daily dispatches as trains bear provisions and sympathy floods in for Chicago’s recovery and rebuilding.
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DeKoven
Atrecht
Chicago
Ocean’s Bed
Globe
Ohio Victory in Ohio Clean Sweep Election
The Ohio vote produced a decisive Republican triumph with governor and legislature secured by about twenty five thousand. The piece denounces the Democratic new departure as treasonous and irrelevant, praising Ohio for burying it and affirming the nationwide need for Republican unity.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Michigan
Ohio
Democratic Party
Buckseye
Destruction Across Wisconsin Michigan and Windsor
Reports describe entire towns in Wisconsin near Lake Michigan destroyed by fire. Five hundred deaths are feared in Wisconsin and Michigan losses reach about 1.3 million dollars with extensive forest fires. Windsor Canada, opposite Detroit, also burned, leaving only the railway depot and a few buildings standing.
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Enckaune
Peshtigo
Wik
Lake Michigan
Manistee
Mich
Wisconsin
Michigan
Windsor
Canada
Detroit
The Ruins of Chicago A Grim Spectacle of Desolation
Last Wednesday witnessed the smouldering ruins of Chicago sprawling over 2500 acres. Four miles along the lake front and a mile and a half westward lay rain and desolation while crowds moved through the wreckage like a funeral procession. People mourned lost fortunes and poverty followed the calamity, with many saying they had no money for dinner.
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Chicago
Democratic Riot in Philadelphia During Election Day
A riot erupted in Philadelphia on election day with six Black individuals killed and many wounded. The piece labels the violence as Ku Klux Democracy, claiming northern brutality against Black citizens.
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Philadelphia
North
Legislature Adopts Extra Session After Calamity
The legislature convened an extra session at the call of Gov. Palmer following the Great Calamity, meeting last Friday to address urgent state matters.
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Palmer
Law Books to be Bought in Chicago Next Year
Legal News notes that more law books will be bought in Chicago within the next twelve months than in any city. It cites J. A. Crain of Freeport as steward of the state’s finest single law library, with many texts and reports from sixteen states.
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State Savings Institution
Merchants’, Farmers and Mechanics’ Savings Bank
Commercial Loan Company
Prairie State Loan and Trust Company
Union Insurance and Trust Company
German Savings Bank
Hibernian Banking Association
Chicago Savings Institution and Trust Company
Normal Banking Company
International Mutual Trust Company
Marine Company
The
Real Estate Loan and Trust Company
National Loan and Trust Company
Cintenco
Skelton
Vicinis
Chicago
Illinois
J. A. Crain
Freeport
Grand Concert for Ro-Nef Committee in Chicago
A grand concert is set for Monday evening October 25 in Turner's Hall in this city to benefit the Ro-Nef Committee of Chicago. The call goes out for a full turnout with enthusiastic attendance.
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Turner's Hall
Ro- Nef Committee
Chicago
Gold closes in New York at 14 percent last Friday
Gold finished the week in New York trading at 14 percent, marking a notable move amid broad market activity. Investors awaited cues from economic data and central bank policy, with traders watching for further direction in the precious metals market.
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New York
Insurance Agents Meet At Canal Street Headquar ters
Eastern insurance agents arrived in the city and a meeting of adjustors and agents was held at 67 Canal Street. R J Smith of the Putnam Hartford was named Chairman and Alfred Wrightway Secretary. A committee of Moore Case Ducat Lewis and Clarke was appointed to plan future action. A room was ordered for headquarters for future meetings. The meeting adjourned.
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Journal
Canal Street
R. J. Smith
Putnam
Hartford
Alfred Wrightway
Moore
Messrs. Moore
Case
Ducat
Lewis and Clarke
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