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1893
American Railroad Union founded
Financial panic and economic depression
Mayor Carter Harrison assassinated
World Columbian Exposition
1894
Ida Platt, first Black woman admitted to the Bar
Louis Sullivan builds the Chicago Stock Exchange
Pullman Strike and Great Northern Railroad Strike
1896
Democratic Convention held in Chicago; Bryan defeated by McKinley in November election
1897
Completion of Chicago Loop
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Case Description
Eugene J. Prondergast hanged for murder of Carter H. Harrison May########. July 13
Circumstances
| Date of death |
July 13, 1894 |
| Murder/suicide? |
Yes
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| Total number of victims |
1
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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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| Date of execution |
July 13, 1894 |
| 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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