October 19, 1905, marked a dark day for Peoria, Illinois, as the grand jury delivered a crushing blow to Oliver J. Bailey, the embattled chairman of the finance committee of the Peoria school board. A true bill was returned, charging Bailey with malfeasance of office in the wake of the explosive Dougherty investigation.
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Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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