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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1899
Page
1
Mayor Harrison's Milwaukee banquet keynote denounces political corruption, warns it endangers free government, and exhorts Democrats to lead a reform crusade. He cites trusts, graft in city and state politics, and urges youth to enter municipal service to purify government. The piece links national destiny to integrity in elections and public duties.
If the gas frontage and consolidation laws were wiped from the statutes by the last Legislature the City Council could grant franchises to five or six new gas companies and foster competition yielding 50-cent gas for the people. The Sangamon County Grand Jury should probe this matter.
Hope Reed Cody president of the Election Board writes to the Civil Service Commission refusing to requisition employees for the Election Commissioners Office. He argues the staff are not bound by civil service rules and invites a test case to determine the issue. President Lindblom says the suggestion will be complied with if Corporation Counsel Thornton approves.
Chicago and the sanitary district plan to convert Lake Michigan water flowing through Lockport into electric power for city lighting. Turbines would supply 15 000 arc lights, with a potential 2 500 horsepower, while preserving a future deep water route to the Mississippi. Leasing water power to the city and others could fund development, with costs estimated for various head heights and plant sizes.
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