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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1901
Page
2
The article argues that enlarging river length and sewage, without outlet capacity, can reduce pollution under heavy rainfall. It notes canal design limits gravity flow and questions deepening the river to drain sewage, urging consideration of drainage efficacy and downstream effects. It references Gordon HH and local political figures advocating judges and public officials.
Win Culp Brown M D DD of the Thirty fifth Ward Austin recommends for secretary of the State Board of Dental Examiners. Gov Yates would be hard pressed to appoint a better man for the post.
The text lists potential candidates for Cook County offices, naming figures such as Sheriff hopefuls Doko Dupes and Crandall Clester TD for school board influence, plus judges and county treasurer contenders. It also notes housing commissioner Teterayesea and dentist Milelio P. Brown amid a political backdrop in Chicago.
Troubled debate over the Sanitary District drainage flow rattles Chicago. Health Commissioner Reynolds backs a 200000 cubic feet per minute flow, while some trustees press for 300000 to aid river widening. A legislative tax plan faces uncertain fate as engineers present three river schemes to meet dilution needs without harming navigation.
A feature on mounting graft fears surrounding the Monroe Debating Club, the Drainage Gang, and allied interests as Springfield bills threaten taxes, bonds, and water power funding. Names of local officials and prospects for county offices are discussed amid calls for reform.
The public gains relief from adulterated dairy as OConnor's bill requires labeling of butter that has been worked over. Dealers face fines from 40 to 500 dollars for selling nonpure butter. Northern Illinois dairy interests back the measure as Senate approval awaits Governor Yates’s signature.
The committee debated who uses the county building toll connections as five months of tolls totaling 8225 were rejected by Commissioner Organ and Superintendent Healy to investigate. Some board members allege private business use, which others deny. A Hawaii bond of sympathy ceremony raised the Stars and Stripes at Kaupakalua School with palm tree pole.
The article notes many attempts to kill the Czar but suggests the diverse anarchist agenda does not soften its harsh effects in the eyes of Nicholas.
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