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mjj55409 · 04-18-2007, 11:15 PM

Great Conflagration in the City of Chicago
New York Times
Chicago. October 8, 1871
The most terrible conflagration that ever occurred in this city broke out about 11 o'clock last night, and having already swept over six entire blocks, is still raging with almost unbated fury. The details are still emerging, but the devastation is immense, including the base ball park of the White Stockings club, destroying the uniforms, bats, and balls. With this terrible act of nature rendering impotent their most formidable opponent, the Olympics of Washington, winners of 19 match games this season, appear ready to accept the championship.

04-18-2007, 11:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
mjj55409 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 82	The Fire Fiend Great Conflagration in the City of Chicago New York Times Chicago. October 8, 1871 The most terrible conflagration that ever occurred in this city broke out about 11 o'clock last night, and having already swept over six entire blocks, is still raging with almost unbated fury. The details are still emerging, but the devastation is immense, including the base ball park of the White Stockings club, destroying the uniforms, bats, and balls. With this terrible act of nature rendering impotent their most formidable opponent, the Olympics of Washington, winners of 19 match games this season, appear ready to accept the championship.