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The Morning News
Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia
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The business portion of Chillicothe, Illinois, was almost entirely destroyed by fire originating in Hancock's livery stable last night. Aid from other cities arrived but could not be used due to unloading issues. Communication cut off; loss at least $200,000 with partial insurance.
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The Business Portion of the City Reduced to Ashes.
Peoria, ILL., Nov. 1.—The business portion of the town of Chillicothe was almost entirely destroyed by fire last night. The fire originated in Hancock's livery stable, and spread rapidly in all directions. The mayor of the city appealed to other cities for help, and in response a special train with fire engines was dispatched to the scene, but as there were no means of unloading the machines they could not be utilized. The telegraph and telephone offices were burned and all communication was cut off. The loss will not fall short of $200,000, on which there is only partial insurance.
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Chillicothe
Event Date
Last Night (Reported Nov. 1)
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business portion almost entirely destroyed; loss at least $200,000 with partial insurance; no casualties mentioned; aid attempted but ineffective due to unloading issues; communication cut off.
Event Details
Fire started in Hancock's livery stable and spread rapidly, destroying the business portion of the town. Mayor appealed for help; special train with fire engines sent but could not be unloaded. Telegraph and telephone offices burned.