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 | | Springfield, Illinois Riot of 1908 | | by balisunset, Jul 28, 2008 | | In August 1908, Springfield, Illinois, experienced three days of racial violence after the murder of a white man and the alleged rape of a white woman by black men. In response, an angry mob of white rioters wreaked havoc on the city, destroying black businesses, homes, and lives. | | Comments(0) Liked It: 1 |
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 | | Chicago, Illinois: Fire | | by balisunset, Aug 29, 2008 | | A bigger fire, compared with all the previous ones, broke out in the center of the city of Chicago. Inability of firemen to get to the fire quickly gave the flames a quick start from which, aided by a brisk wind, they were able to push the fire beyond the control of the fire department. | | Comments(0) Liked It: 1 |
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