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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