First rains bring vigilance against thieves and fires
The article notes the arrival of early rain with relief yet warns officers and citizens in cities and villages to guard against thieves and incendiaries flocking from Chicago and spreading west. Chicago fire losses and Rockford incidents are estimated to exceed a quarter of a million dollars. A fatal accident on Stephenson street follows a wagon collision injuring Capt. Fitch's daughter, who died Sunday after lingering in agony. Capt. William Parker of the Amboy Times visited.
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Oizens
Chicago
West
Rockford Mien
Stephenson Street
Capt. Fitch
JourNAL Establishment Moves to Tarbox Block
We commenced moving our JourNAL establishment to the Tarbox Block but an urgent rush of print and binding work from Chicago interrupted the move. We have halted moving and are employing extra force day and night to meet demand and home orders, with plans to expand further if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal Establishment
Chicago
Chicago Fire News From Freeport Readers
Positive news on Scott Frazier safety and Fry seen leaving for the Host. Shancerass, recently with Sechrist and Lemon, is missing and presumed dead in the Chicago fire. McCluer of Culver Page and Hoyne is well. firm resumes at 11 13 and 15 North Des Plaines. Insurance and other locals report varying losses and quick returns.
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Scott Frazier
Geo. C. Fry
Shancerass
Sechrist& Lemon
Chicago
Charles W. McCluer
Culver
Page & Hoyne
Désplaines Street
American Insurance Company
Turner, Brawley & Turner
John S. Emmert
T. T. Lord
The
Independent
Grand Concert for Chicago fire sufferers at Wilcoxons Opera House
The Episcopal Ladies Aid Society hosted a grand Monday concert at Wilcoxons Opera House to aid Chicago fire victims. The program featured Miss Kittie Rowell, Miss Minnie Taylor, Miss Foster, Mr Schroder, and Mrs Bigler in piano duets, solos, vocal numbers, and dramatic readings, with enthusiastic encoring and a generous donation from Le Chicane tire. Proceeds surpassed expectations and the event drew a large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcoxon
Opera House
Chicago
Episcopal Ladies’ Aid Society
Kittie Rowel
Minnie Taylor
Mr. Schroeder
Maud Muller
Miss Hester
Miss Rowell
Sony
Mira Foster
Galopi Bravara
Taylor
Howell
le Chicane Tire
Lecture on Resources by Mr FLO Winslow Tonight
Mr FLO Winslow will lecture this evening on Resources under the auspices of the Social and Literary Society. The talk is in the Embury M. KE. Chireh lecture room and all are invited to attend.
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Flo
Winslow
Social and Literary Society
Embury M. KE. Chireh
Great Chicago Fire Insurance Lessons and Policy Shifts
A Chicago Insurance Herald Extra analyzes the Great Fire origin, urging bans on kerosene lamps and lumber yards in the city core. It calls for three independent water sources, stricter arson enforcement, and fair compromises by insurers to sustain Chicago’s insurance center and future indemnity.
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DeKoven Street
Chicago
South Branch
South Division
Young
Merce
Heratd
Tug Henarp
Great Fire in Wisconsin Hurts Green Bay Area
News from Green Bay reports the Peshtigo fire sweeping across the east and west shores of Green Bay with hundreds dead. Officials estimate up to seven hundred fatalities, with the burned districts spanning Oconto Brown Door Kewaunee and parts of Manitowoc and Outagamie counties.
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Green Bay
Aleater
Justin
Nicholas
Milwaukee
Peshtigo
Wisconsin
Oconto, Brown, Door
Kewaunee
Manitowoc
Uutagamnie
Door
Brown Counties
Also Mentioned on This Page
William Parker
Amboy Times
Resurgamus
Chicago Insurance Herald Extra
First National Bank
Court House
Tribune
Globe
C. W. McCluer
Culver, Page & Hoyne
Howe Sewing Machine
Wilson
Stephenson County
Howe
United States
C. G Wilson
Stockholders’ Meeting
Western Union R. R. Secretary's
Racine
Western Union Railroad Company
Stine
Freeport, Illinois
Stine & Brother
Stines
C. C. Wilson
Freeport
Hamburg
Java
MRA. C
Milton Hotel
Gatovin Street
Poe
Dundam
Flotel
Contabins Filteen
C. MW
Shafter & Son
Stoshevon County
Munny
C. M. Shaffer & Son
Stephenson Su
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