Events
| Date | Type | |
|---|---|---|
| "The Great Tornado of the Northwest" strikes Iowa and Illinois killing and injuring hundreds | Crime/Disasters | |
| In Elgin, Illinois, an early morning fire destroys much of the business district | Crime/Disasters |
Elgin, IL
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