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"Near Death"
Image of University of Illinois student William Spurrier, whom ultimately died following a visit to local gambling, drinking, and prostitution establishments in Champaign.
Editorial in Evening Courier
First of a series of articles on gambling establishments in Champaign.
Dixon's Policy House
Gus Dixon’s Policy House on the 600 block of Poplar St.
Pitchers Policy House
Skinny Pitchers Policy House at 600 block Poplar St., Champaign
Klemick's Policy House
Klemick’s Policy House at 709 N Fourth St., Champaign
Skinny Pitchers Floor Plan
Floor plan of Skinny Pitchers
Skinny Pitchers Door
67½ E. Main St. door to Skinny Pitcher's
Skinny Pitchers
Skinny Pitchers at 67½ E. Main St., Champaign
Gambler's Row
Photo of patrolman Charles Cole, of the Champaign Police force, patrolling his beat of North Market Street aka Gambler’s Row.
Staged Gambling Photo
Staged photo of professional gambling in Champaign