As soon as news of the disaster reached the Western Electric Company's officers, an appropriation of $100,000 is made by the Company for immediate relief. Of this amount, $15,489.91 is paid out in the first few days in emergency cash relief.
Funeral bills totalling $75,806.37 are paid by the Western Electric Company. The Company also paid for supplies used in rescuing victims, and turns over a balance of $5,000 to the American Red Cross Relief Fund.
The Western Electric Company's expenditures from its emergency relief fund exceed the $100,000 by $601.47.
Source: Final Report, Eastland Disaster Relief Committee, Chicago Chapter, American Red Cross, 1918.
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