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


Eastland Disaster, Captain Harry Pederson

Eastland Disaster, Captain Harry Pederson
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Eastland disaster, Captain Harry Pederson, standing on the overturned hull with policemen

Chicago Daily News, Inc., photographer.

Created/Published
ca. 1915 Aug. 11

Summary
Portrait of Harry Pedersen, captain of the Eastland steamer, standing on the overturned hull of the boat in the Chicago River in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois, with policemen. He was indicted on charges of criminal carelessness.

Notes
Images related to This photonegative taken by a Chicago Daily News photographer were published in the newspaper between July 24-August 13, 1915.

Cite as: DN-0065006, Chicago Daily News negatives collection, Chicago Historical Society
Reproduction Number: DN-0065006
Digital ID: ichicdn n065006

        

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