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Image of University of Illinois student William Spurrier, whom ultimately died following a visit to local gambling, drinking, and prostitution establishments in Champaign.

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103 Club at 103 N. Market St., Champaign

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Gus Dixon’s Policy House on the 600 block of Poplar St.

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First of a series of articles on gambling establishments in Champaign.

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Photo of patrolman Charles Cole, of the Champaign Police force, patrolling his beat of North Market Street aka Gambler’s Row.

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Klemick’s Policy House at 709 N Fourth St., Champaign

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Skinny Pitchers Policy House at 600 block Poplar St., Champaign

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Recreation Club, aka Melahn’s, located at 37 Taylor St., Champaign

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37 N Chester Street door to Recreation Club
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