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


Emma Peterson Murder Case

Emma Peterson Murder Case
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Emma Peterson murder case, Lake Street, Aurora, Illinois

Chicago Daily News, Inc., photographer.

Created/Published
1915 Feb. 26

Summary
View of Lake Street in Aurora, Illinois, which was the location where Emma Peterson was found murdered. Peterson was thought to be the third victim of a serial killer who had also murdered Theresa Hollander and Jennie Miller.

Notes
This photonegative taken by a Chicago Daily News photographer was published in the newspaper on February 26, 1915.

Cite as: DN-0064147, Chicago Daily News negatives collection, Chicago Historical Society.
Reproduction Number: DN-0064147
Digital ID: ichicdn n064147

        

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