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Relief Drive Fights Chicago Hardship as Nation Declares Crisis
The article surveys widespread distress from unemployment and poverty, led by Chicago after the Columbian Exposition. It highlights the Central Relief association coordinating charity, work programs, and funds. notes New York and other cities mobilizing help, and peculiar local efforts such as free lunches and dinners raised by faith groups. It also recounts Indiana’s memorial to Governor Jonathan Jennings and his pivotal role in state formation.
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New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
T. W. Barvera
Pittsburg
Detroit
Newark
Central Relief Association
Central Association
Adlestre
Ci Indome
Metropolia
Thirner
Nastacia Tis
Harvey
Fter
T! New York Association
Tremont Temple
Indiana
Charlestown
Jonathan Jennings
New Hampshire
Jennings
Congress
Wisconsin
Trinocis
Virginia
Payette County
Ohio River
Jeffersonville
Clark County
Vincennes
Monroe
New Purchase
Indianapolis
Indian Commission
Dye
Velie
Willa Henry Harthon