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Elem Atkinson 1886 - 1967

Elem Atkinson of Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois was born on January 6, 1886, and died at age 81 years old in June 1967.
Elem Atkinson
Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois 62221
January 6, 1886
June 1967
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Elem Atkinson's History: 1886 - 1967

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  • 01/6
    1886

    Birthday

    January 6, 1886
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  • 06/dd
    1967

    Death

    June 1967
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    Elem Atkinson lived 8 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 81.
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In 1886, in the year that Elem Atkinson was born, on May 4th, a general strike began in Chicago. Workers were striking for an 8 hour workday and in protest of the killing - by police - of several workers the day before. When an unknown person threw a dynamite bomb, the strike became violent. Seven policemen were killed as well as 4 civilians. It became known as the Haymarket Riot and eventually resulted in an 8 hourwork day as well as commemorations on May 1st for worker's rights.
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In 1902, at the age of 16 years old, Elem was alive when the first Rose Bowl game was played in Pasadena, California. Called the "Tournament East–West football game" at the time, the Michigan Wolverines (East) played the Stanford Indians (West) - the Wolverines won 49 - 0. (The Stanford captain requested an end to the game with 8 minutes remaining.) The Tournament of Roses Parade began in 1890 and the football game began as a way to boost tourism in the area.
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