Terrible Chicago Fire at Warehouses In 1871
A chaotic dispatch recalls the October 1871 blaze in Chicago’s warehousing district. Fire crews battled flames rising to the observatory tower as numerous guards and workers perished or were injured. property losses were vast and witnessed with horror by onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tissing
Tus
Ukr
James Fitzpatrick
Act
Vog
Columbian Fire Department
John Meliride
Willa Detling
Triektan
Garvey
Page
Marvis
Fi Man
Mit Brees
Pilpeman
Jobs Susit
Man Schroeder
Joh Fabhill
Donaldson
Columbian Guard
Columbian Guarda
US Strew
Henry Geduldige
Freeman
Morton
Mahoney
Chicago
Ian
Amawatto
James
Olmervatory
Douglam
Tragic Tower Fire Sparks Fiery Leap Despair and Death
Eyewitness account describes a blazing tower collapse during a public disaster. Victims leaped from heights as flames swept the structure, rescue efforts faltered, and a heroic fireman perished in the final collapse. The crowd watched in horror as the inferno consumed the doomed scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umberarath Portnesenent
Allakien
Rane
Ylog
Ether Paiate
Sery
Tecanag Seve
Penlonga
Blanas
Cassbianes
Atric
Philles
Amma
Seain
Smith Downs Griffin in Ring Bout and Forfeit Row
A boxing match between Smith and Griffin ends with Griffin knocked out after a fourth round rally. The bout featured prefight forfeit statements and money offers as Parson Davin mediated the event. George Dixon signed to face Smith in October, while notes mention an arrest in burials, and a presidential fishing trip at Bezzand's Bay with the Gablex visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reyay
Corgets
Jackson
Tannager
Peter Jackson
Davin
Jabkeem
Corbet
Corbett
Davies
O'Malley
Smith
Griffin
Hire
Beith
Rin Landel
Alow
Grifin
Dr. Davia
George Dixon
Nicaragua President Visits After Election
Reportedly the Nicaraguan president arrived in the city after his election and planned a friendly series of visits. Officials noted continued discussions with local leaders and potential future engagements over the coming months.
Rehearing Demand Echoes in Parish Removal Case
The text notes a bid for a rehearing over parish leadership removal with Archbishop Corrigan and Dr. McGlynn referenced. It discusses potential safe return of Dr. Hurisell and McGlynn to Se Stephens and public mass permissions in New York or New Jersey. It also mentions Sherman Law debates and the death of William Waddell and family on a border camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurisell
McGlynn
Se Stephens
Corrigan
Matias Romero
Washington
Japan
Williem Waddell
Insurgent, Siege, and Global News Mixed in Cryptic Report
Fragmented late 19th century dispatches describe insurrection in Rio Grande do Sal, political clashes in the temperamental assembly, Egypt’s Mecca-bound medical relief, and academic deaths in Oxford. Markets in New York and Levere show dull activity as diplomacy and martial matters unfold worldwide.
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Beasty Fire Fighters
Lee Ted
Sixty-fourth Street
Smith Downs Griffin
Jackson and Corrett
Fee Campin
Perens Devine Pest
Mert
William Mutehior
Ohn
Tan
William Mutchier
Daiale
Kirie Osterio van Brocklin
Fre Com- Sateatome
Sam
Chalkeston
Gees
Bezzand’s Bay
Mase
Gray Gablex
Flip Wee
Colonel Lamont
Bryant
Song
Tanto
Base
Mra
Cleveland
de Lend
Malta
Graptic
Nicaragua
Waleb
Sherman
Duke of York
Ethene
Leeren
TRISH
Janes Wine
Gladstone
Pater
Iveland
Abe
Brasil
Rao Jaxcino
Bas Brokss
Water Township
Board of Treibald
Alzxxasuma
Egypt
Mecca
Oxford
Heship
Jaton
New Yoas
Leveere
Wasntsorox
Harbert
Woniesa
Im Behring
Dynemien
Ceversar Aligeld
Kiuighis
Menedier Comtsadasng
Ube
Bares
North Avenue
VaeBatver’s
T J Carey
A.M. Griffen
Humber
Western Wheel Works
Frank L
Bartin
Garret Q. Packer
Pate Avenue
Herman A. Wheer
Staple and Fancyegroghries
R.W. Bice
William J
Josthe
Ler, Mh
Rogers’ Sea’ Food Market
Andere
Peanes
Hazelton
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