Show i 1 chicago pioneer succumbs I 1 to the grip crip CHICAGO march 27 john 31 douglas one of Chi cagos pioneer citizens and tor for a it number of at years vice president of the illinois central rail road died last night of pneumonia following an attack of of grip mr douglas was a native of new york alter after coming west he practiced law at galena ill for several years going to chicago in 1857 to accept the position 0 8 of general solicitor for the illinois fl lanois central lie ile served that company co n in various capacities until 18 1876 7 6 when he retired in 1831 1981 he was receiver tor for the ohio mississippi railroad |