February 25, 1925 – East St. Louis, IL – In a city plagued by poverty and despair, a charismatic figure has emerged, promising salvation to the sick and the afflicted. Dr. Price, a self-proclaimed evangelist, has been holding healing services at the Ainad Temple, drawing crowds of desperate supplicants. But as the number of applicants for prayer increases, questions are being raised about the legitimacy of Dr. Price’s claims.
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Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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