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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1872
Page
1
City business district wiped by fire with several blocks in ashes. Buildings blown up to halt the flames as losses range from 30 to 100 million dollars. Panic spreads to financial markets and public sentiment. Expressions of sympathy pour in from various quarters.
The great blaze began Saturday evening in Kingston Street and Kingston and Summer streets, spreading within minutes. Fire crews from multiple cities battled the flames as state streets filled with goods and residents fled. casualties and losses mount with hundreds homeless and major blocks burned.
A large committee of citizens is formed to aid relief for sufferers. The fire began in a granite building at Summer and Kingston, spreading from the engineer's room to the fourth story and into a Mansard roof. Several offices were destroyed including Transcript and Pilot. Globe and Journal saved with effort. Firefighters attacked flames, explosions from gas, and extensive demolitions ensued to halt the spread. The First Brigade and police maintained order as destruction continued, with hopes of containment by morning and estimates of losses around 250 to 300 million dollars.
Chicago crowds rush for news on the Boston conflagration as Tribune Times and Evening Mail issue extras. The Chicago Relief and Aid Society cannot fund Boston relief from city funds, but plans to send half of on hand and the Typographical Union pledges 500 dollars with private fund-raising to follow.
A massive blaze at a city flour mill in London causes panic and heavy damage. Firemen work through the night as walls collapse burying workers. eight to ten lives are feared lost and the total loss runs into pounds. Relief committees mobilize as bodies are recovered and inquiries begin.
Secretary Boutwell estimates losses from the Boston fire at 125 to 150 million dollars and signals government will aid to prevent a financial panic. New York dispatches warn of potential panic attempts, while Washington residents express readiness to help Boston disaster sufferers. Many Bostonians depart for home after recent business.
Northwest and lower Ohio and Mississippi valleys see northwesterly winds cool clear weather. Gulf and South Atlantic states expect variable winds with frequent cloudiness and light rain. Lower lakes have falling barometer and southerly winds with rain. New England and Middle States trend to southeasterly winds and partly cloudy skies.
A new trial motion in Frank Shields case was overruled by Judge Boyd and an appeal follows. The Newport Free Press loses an editor again while Dayton bone factory owners pay a $1 fine for nuisance. Liberal gains in Campbell county mirror Governor Leslie’s vote, aided by General Hodge’s presence. Corporal Deverell’s abusive Newport Barracks article leads to demotion and deployment. Horse disease hits Newport with multiple horses down, Lovans and mules spared. Worthville train changes to run via Newport. Gen. Gibson departs for New York after a year as barracks commander. Rev. Jordan returns to preach for another year.
The Cartakies and Newport Medical Society meet tomorrow evening at Dr T Ni Wise's residence in Covington. Fifteen horses owned by coal dealer Alex Montgomery show epizootic symptoms in a Main street stable. City election talks focus on candidates for President of the City Council: Wm Erns W E Ashbrook James B Casey and D B Stephens. Republicans celebrated a Drexeius Hall jubilee with speeches by John Fisk John Nixon Col P S Reeves Col Harlan Col Robt Richardson Genengl and others.
The article argues Chicago and Boston conflagrations show city fire risk remains high. It criticizes the local fire department’s staffing and training, urges better personnel and certified expertise, and promotes new reservoir plans and elevated water supply to prevent devastating fires.
The Star reports Policeman Scofield vanished with his young daughter near Baum Street while seeking friends in Newport. His body was found in a wooded area near the Licking river with a laudanum bottle and a revolver, an inquest returning a verdict consistent with self harm. Scofield, about forty, had long suffered severe head pain and recently remarried.
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