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Haymarket Riot: 7 Police Killed; Anti-unionist sentiment rises.
1890
Sears Roebuck moves to Chicago
1891
Chicago Symphony founded
City Population doubles: Total population reaches 1,215,000
Provident Hospital, Chicago’s First Black Civic Institution, founded
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Case Description
Bowlin, William, alias, "Brighton Bill," found dead, 38 W. Madison St. Assault. George Baker, proprietor of restaurant at above No. arrested.
Circumstances
| Date of death |
December 20, 1888 |
| Address |
38 W. Madison sr.
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| Type of death |
Homicide
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| Type of homicide |
Intentional murder
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| Weapon |
found dead
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| Murder/suicide? |
Yes
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| Total number of victims |
1
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| Total number of defendants |
1
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| Related to Prohibition? |
Yes
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Victim
| Name |
Bowlin, William; alias Brighto
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| Gender |
Male
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| Race |
White
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| Ethnicity |
Other, european
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| Victim/defendant relationship |
Not related by family
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Defendant
| Name |
Baker, George
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| Gender |
Male
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| Race |
White
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| Ethnicity |
Other, european
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| Employed |
Yes
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| Employment Type |
Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.)
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| Business Owner |
Restaurant, eating place, Hotel, Rooming house
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| Occupational skill |
Store owner, hotel owner
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| Defendant/victim relationship |
Known (recognized person)
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Police
| Location of arrest |
38 W. Madison St.
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| Total number of defendants arrested |
1
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| Allegations of police corruption |
No
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Legal
| Charges against defendant |
No charges recorded
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| Type of legal decision recorded |
None
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| Allegations of police corruption |
No
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