On the chilly night of December 10, 1911, a sense of unease settled over the city of Rock Island, Illinois. The annual meeting of the National Committee had concluded, but the real drama was yet to unfold. As the delegates dispersed, a sinister plot began to unravel, threatening to shake the very foundations of local politics.
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Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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