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A Century of Chicago History

Explore significant events and notable figures that shaped Chicago's history from 1900 to 1999, including the city's mayors, famous disasters, cultural achievements, and sports moments. Delve into the fascinating past of the Windy City through captivating stories and intriguing anecdotes.

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A Century of Chicago History

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  1. A Century ofChicago History (1900 – 1999)

  2. A New Decade Begins (1911 – 1920)

  3. Chicago in 1911

  4. People in the News Carter Harrison II Elected to fifth term as mayor of Chicago. Matt McGrath Set a world’s record; threw a 56 pound weight 16 feet, 6 ¼ in. high.

  5. In Other News DePaul University becomes the first coed Catholic University in the United States. City Hall opened. (Clark and LaSalle)

  6. Chicago in 1912

  7. People in the News Thomas Jennings First person to be convicted and executed using fingerprints as the only evidence against him. Ida Hippach & Jean Hippach Mother and daughter saved on the Titanic disaster by securing a seat on one of the life boats. Ida also lost two children in the Iroquois Theatre fire.

  8. Chicago in 1913

  9. People in the News Aaron Montgomery Ward died; known as a mail-order King and as protector of the lakefront. William A. Stewart moved to Chicago and opened a multi-million dollar coffee company; Stewart’s Private Blend.

  10. In Other News The Shriners build Medinah Temple on Wabash.

  11. Chicago in 1914

  12. People in the News Edgar Rice Burroughs Oak Park resident; published Tarzan of the Apes. Charles H. Weeghman opened a ballpark at Clark and Addison for his Chicago Federals baseball team; called Weeghman Field (now Wrigley Field).

  13. William Wrigley Jr. Introduced Doublemint chewing gum. Robert R. McCormick inherited control of the Chicago Tribune from his grandfather.

  14. In Other News Women were able to vote in local elections for the first time.

  15. Chicago in 1915

  16. In Other News Chicago’s worst boat disaster occurred. The Eastland tipped over in the Chicago River killing 844 passengers.

  17. Chicago in 1916

  18. People in the News Carl Sandberg published his poem titled “Chicago”; called Chicago “hog butcher for the world” and “City of the Big Shoulders.” Hog Butcher for the World,Tool maker, Stacker of Wheat,Player with Railroads and the Nation's Freight Handler;Stormy, husky, brawling,City of the Big Shoulders... from the poem Chicago

  19. In Other News Chicago’s Municipal Pier opens; now known as Navy Pier. Charles H. Weeghman bought the Chicago Cubs for $500,000.

  20. Chicago in 1917

  21. In Other News The city council adopts the official Chicago flag. The White Sox won the World Series beating the New York Giants.

  22. Chicago Flag Top white stripe - north side. Top Blue stripe - Lake Michigan and the north branch of the Chicago River. First red Star - Fort Dearborn. Second red Star stands - Chicago fire of 1871. Middle white stripe - west side. Third red Star - World’s Fair of 1893. Fourth red Star - Century of Progress Exposition of 1933. Bottom Blue stripe - South branch of Chicago River and the shipping canal. Bottom white stripe - south side.

  23. Chicago in 1918

  24. People in the News Bertha Palmer widow of Potter Palmer; built the Palmer House Hotel. Babe Ruth Boston Red Sox pitcher who won two games against the Cubs in the World Series. L. Frank Baum died; Chicago reporter who wrote the Wizard of Oz.

  25. In Other News The Cubs lost the World Series to the Boston Red Sox; the Cubs home games were played at Comiskey Park because it had more seats. 520 people died on Oct. 17 during the Great flu epidemic.

  26. Chicago in 1919

  27. People in the News “Shoeless Joe” Jackson Chicago White Sox baseball player; accused of throwing the World Series; banned from baseball for life.

  28. In Other News Eight Chicago White Sox baseball players (known as the Chicago black Sox) threw the World Series allowing the Sox to lose to the Cincinnati Reds. The players were to receive $20,000 from a New York gambler for losing the games. The money was never paid and the players were brought the trial. Although acquitted, they were banned from baseball for life.

  29. The Illinois Legislature votes to ratify the 19th amendment; allowing women to vote. 38 people were killed during a racial riot (a young black man was killed by a group of whites when his raft floated into the whites only waters at the beach).

  30. Chicago in 1920

  31. People in the News Kenesaw Mountain Landis federal judge in Chicago who was named baseballs first Commissioner; banned Chicago Black Sox for life. “Big Jim” Colosimo Chicago mob boss murdered so that gangsters could sell bootleg liquor and open speakeasies in the city.

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