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Campaigner says firm backs city charter tax plan
The article attacks John G. Shedd of Marshall Field & Co for supporting a new city charter with a five percent tax on assessed value. It claims the firm with large insurance coverage escapes taxes, benefiting shop owners while critics push for reform. It labels tax dodgers and packing interests as main backers, warning of higher rents and loss of liberties.
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John G. Shedd
Marshall Field & Company
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Commercial Association
Revenue Committee
Chicago
Mr. Shedd
Shedd
Sall Merhants
Patriots’ Union
Independence League
Democratic Party
Socialist Party
South Park Board
Circuit Court
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State Street
Wabash Avenue
Madison Street
Polk Street