near W. North Ave. bridge over Chicago River

Case Number: 3800

Date: 7-1-1913

Location: Chicago River by North Avenue bridge

Circumstances: drowning

Victim: Hammer, George

Defendant: Fragel, Hammer

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See also:
BOLTS MEETING ON TARIFF: Hitchcock Quits Caucus when Tobacco Tax Is Rejected. NOT TO LEAVE THE PARTY. Senators Favor Proposal, but Not in Form of an Amendment. (1913, July 3). Chicago Daily Tribune (1872-1963), p. 4.

CHILD CONFESSES DROWNING FRIEND: Seven Year Old Boy Tells Police He Pushed Playmate Into Chicago River; SHOVED HIM AFTER CART. (1913, July 4). Chicago Daily Tribune (1872-1963), p. 1.

DEAD BOY'S EYES HAUNT HIM: Harold Fragel Tells How He Hurled Victim Into River. RECORD AS AN INCORRIGIBLE Tried to Stab Mother, It Is Said, and Roamed the Streets. (1913, July 5). Chicago Daily Tribune (1872-1963), p. 3.

MAY BAR MILK 24 HOURS OLD: Government Has Shipment Plan to Cut Delivery Time in Half. HEALTH MENACED BY DELAY Inquiry Proves Germs Are Bred Through Dealers' Neglect. (1913, July 7). Chicago Daily Tribune (1872-1963), p. 13.