Homicide in Chicago 1870-1930
1915
Black Lawyers Association founded
City Population doubles: Total population reaches 2,448,426
Cook County Bar Association founded
First Black Alderman elected
1913 1914 1915 1916 1917 1918  

Timeline of the City's History : 1915


Murder of William Weil

Murder of William Weil
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Police Captain Smith and coroner's physician Dr. Joseph Springer looking at William Weil's body lying on the floor in a rear room of his store

Chicago Daily News, Inc., photographer.

Created/Published
1915

Summary
Image of Police Capt. Smith and coroner's physician Dr. Joseph Springer looking at William Weil's body lying on the floor in a rear room of his store in Chicago, Illinois. Text on negative: Weil murder, back room.

Notes
This photonegative taken by a Chicago Daily News photographer may have been published in the newspaper.

Cite as: DN-0064318, Chicago Daily News negatives collection, Chicago Historical Society.
Reproduction Number: DN-0064318
Digital ID: ichicdn n064318

Case number: 5491           



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