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100 facts about Alton's gentle giant, Robert Wadlow

At 8 feet, 11.1 inches, Wadlow was the tallest man in recorded history. He was born Feb. 22, 1918. ....

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Belle Gunness, the 'La Porte Ghoul' whose siren song led lonely farmers to an untimely demise – Chicago Tribune

Belle Gunness, a notorious mass murderess of the early 20th century who lured lonely farmers to her Indiana home. Several were never again seen alive. ....

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Vintage Chicago Tribune: 10 things you might not know about Chicago's mayoral election – Chicago Tribune

Vintage Chicago Tribune offers a look back at events, places and people involved in shaping Chicago’s past, present and future, in ways both small and big. ....

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BGA, Partners Net Six Sarah Brown Boyden Awards Including 'Best of the Best'

The Better Government Association and its news partners Chicago Tribune, WBEZ, Injustice Watch and DataMade, won the awards from Chicago Journalists Association, which recognized ‘Fires’ investigation with its top prize. ....

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What's in a (team) name?, Part 4 ('Microbes'?)

What s in a (team) name?, Part 4 ( Microbes ?)
By JohnW53
on Jan 6, 2021, 3:31am CST
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From 1898 through the early years of the 20th Century, the team customarily was called the Orphans.
But at various times the Chicago Tribune featured several alternative names, none of which gained public favor.
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The Tribune actually introduced this name before the first appearance of Orphans.
The team began the 1898 on the road, winning 5 of 8 games, with 2 more rained out.
On April 29, the Tribune published this:
Threatening skies and dull, dripping rain lasted long enough yesterday morning to scare the managers of the Chicago club into postponing the opening game of the local season until this afternoon. . . . ....

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