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Carter Harrison

Case from Chicago, IL dated Oct 28, 1893

Victim Details

Mayor Carter Henry Harrison, Sr.

Male

White / Caucasian

Chicago

IL

1893-10-28

68

Carter

Harrison

07/24/2026

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Mayor Carter Henry Harrison, a 68-year-old white male, was assassinated on October 28, 1893, in Chicago, Illinois. Harrison, who was serving his fifth term as mayor, was a prominent figure known for his dedication to the city and its people. His death occurred just as Chicago was celebrating the success of the World's Columbian Exposition, a significant event that showcased the city's recovery and growth following the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.

On the evening of his assassination, Mayor ...
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  • 1893: Mayor Carter Harrison | Homicide in Chicago 1870-1930
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