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1877
National Railroad Strikes: The ‘Great Uprising’ in Chicago: thousands armed, 30 dead, 300 wounded
1878
Working Women’s Union No. 1: First Women’s Labor organization in Chicago founded
1879
Art Institute founded
1881
Pullman City opens: Company Town, with 8,000 residents
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Case Description
Sherry and Conley hanged for murder of Hugh McConnells.
Circumstances
| Date of death |
June 21, 1878 |
| Murder/suicide? |
Yes
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| Related to Prohibition? |
Yes
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Victim
Defendant
Police
| Allegations of police corruption |
No
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Legal
| Length of sentence |
Death penalty
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| Defendant executed? |
Yes
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| Type of execution |
Hanged
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| Post trial information |
Death sentence carried out
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| Allegations of police corruption |
No
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