Chicago in peril as tax crusade cripples railroads
A Chicago Eagle editorial warns that tax agitation threatens railroads and street cars, risking massive layoffs and higher costs. It argues the rail system fuels the city’s economy, notes the hundreds of thousands employed, and condemns reformers led by teachers and lawyers for endangering breadwinners. It calls for reform inside the Board of Education and cautions the broader financial harm to investment and vitality.
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Illoia
Hainois
Mayor Harrison and the touchy business climate
The Eagle accuses Mayor Harrison of frequent personal solicitations and says the business community distrusts the administration. It claims more taxpayer money has been stolen under his tenure than under any prior administration, warning of growing discontent at City Hall.
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Chicago
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Civil Service Critique and Political Maneuvering
A Chicago political column attacks Civil Service laws and mayoral strategy. It notes Alderman Byrne, Foreman, and Fischer amid debates on departmental removals, police enforcement, and future mayoral prospects, and contrasts Mayor Harrison with national officials over competence and appointments.
Chicago politics and court talk in a venting column
A column rails at local figures and themes from Daley era Chicago politics. It cites "Big Tom" Dawson and others as targets for jobs, mocks officials like Mayor Harrison, and laments contractors and corruption while praising General Chas. H. Aldrich for a Supreme Court success. The piece notes potential judicial nominees and critiques City Hall figures as scandal swirls around politics, appointments, and grammar.
McHugh Nomination Seen for Judge Post in Coming Convention
The article notes P. H. McHugh is effectively chosen for a judgeship by next year’s Democratic County convention. Henry Stuckart could bolster the county ticket if nominated for Sheriff. It mentions a Tribune piece on working girls leaving work to marry, and praises Roger C. Sullivan as a unifying, trusted Democratic leader respected across factions.
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Cook County
P. H. McHugh
Henry
Stuckart
Tribune
Chicago
Roger C. Sullivan
Democratic Party
City Hall Lizard Calls City Hall Staff to Sherman I House
Citizens accuse traction companies of damaging streets, dodging rebates, praising unsafe water, and robbing taxpayers. The City Hall Lizard ordered all employees to attend a Jackson Day gathering on January 8 to hear Owen Thompson speak with Harrison and Bryan at the head table. Judge Dunne expected, while Alderman John J. Coughlin praised as faithful First Ward representative.
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Sherman I
Jackson Day
Harrison and
Bryan
Owen Thompson
IX Tucky
Judge Dunne
Mayor Harrison Orders Aldermen to Ignore Roach Inquiry
City officials report Mayor Harrison directs aldermen to bypass a resolution seeking an investigation of his Civil Service Commission and the Colleran case, signaling a continuing cold and self serving policy in Hue.
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Harrison
Roach
Civil Service Commission
Colleran
Mayor Harrison Proposes Free Silver Blowout Campaign Start
Mayor Harrison announces a Free Silver blowout to open the 1002 campaign with a January 5 event at the Sherman House. He frames the effort as a Democratic push and pledges vigorous outreach to supporters.
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Harrison
Sherman House
Mayor Harrison and Quinn in Ward Clash Over Burke
The scene centers on a dispute between Quinn and Burke with Harrison commenting on duties. Quinn asserts Twenty-Second Ward belongs to her, claiming delegates will be helped by her despite Burke or Harrison, while the Mayor reportedly scolds Quinn for backing Burke in a charged exchange.
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Harrison
Walker
Gahan, Quinn
Quinn
Burke
Bunday
Record-Herald
Free liver campaign kickoff set for Sherman House
Bryan and Harrison will formally open the free liver campaign at the Sherman House on January 8. Harrison, aware of the traction issue, says he does not care what load the county ticket carries.
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Bryan
Harrison
Sherman House
Shame, Mayor Harrison Exposed as Spoilsman in Chicago
A Chicago Journal report accuses Mayor Harrison of using officeholders as private tools to ensure votes. It cites his supposed threats against Sam Fischer and questions civil service reform claims. The piece condemns Harrison as a rotten spoilsman and appeals to Republican supporters to reassess backing.
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New York
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Chicago Journal
Harrison
Burke-Gahan
Democratic Committee
Sam
Halsted Street
Bob Fischer
Fischer
Ike
Carter Harrison
Franklin Head
Illinois railroads overtaxed already in national stats
The Inter-State Commerce Commission 1900 railway statistics show Illinois railways pay more taxes than any state except New York. The figures, drawn from "Statistics of Railways in the United States," speak for themselves, illustrating the tax burden borne by Illinois rail lines.
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United States
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Ilinois Railways
New York
Scribner's Christmas Number Highlights Fine Writing and Art
The Christmas issue of Scribner's Magazine showcases premier fiction and art, featuring works by Page, Smith, Bishop and Cosslett Smith. Maxfield Parrish designs the color cover and frontispiece with other illustrations, while The Outlook Annual Book Number offers reviews, portraits, and literary topics, with contributions from Hale, Birrell, Wiggin, Stockton, and Higginson. A Massachusetts court case on family disputes is noted, stressing reconciliation and calm, amid reflections on manners and clemency.
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Scribner's
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Thomas Nelson Page
F. Hopkinson Smith
William Henry Bishop
Arthur Cosslett
Smith
Maxfield Parrish
Outlook
Edward Everett Hale
Augustine Birrell
Kate Douglas Wiggin
Hamilton W. Mable
Frank i. Stockton
Thomas Wentworth Higginson
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Fourth Avenue
New York
Cleveland's Theater Promises Polite Vaudeville Week
Cleveland's Theater continues a week of polished vaudeville and minstrelsy with Mabel Pierson leading the bill. The Sisters Leon, Koppe, Hallabura singers and dancers, Shannon and Luciere, and other headliners join a lineup featuring new songs and gags by noted performers.
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Cleveland
Chicago
Mabel Pierson
Bostonians
Leon
Koppe
Hallabura
Mayor Splits Party In Reorganization Vote
The article details a Democratic split during a ward representation election. It lists elected officers and committee members, notes past reductions in country town representation, and names new leaders: Chairman Thomas Carey, First Vice Chairman John J. Hayes, Second Vice Chairman John J. Toughlin, Third Vice Chairman John J. Brennan, Secretary Robert E. Burke, Treasurer Fred E. B. Eldred, Sergeant-at-arms Wm G. Korth.
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Belinski
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Ed Carroll
John White
James B. Daley
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James McAndrews
Fred W. Block
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Thomas
Joseph Strauss
Robert Fischer
John Powers
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Thomas Gahan
J. H. Keenan
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Thomas Connell
J. EB. Fitzgerald
J. W P. Harding
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K. C. Hall
J. W. McCarthy
Thomas J. Dawson
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Gahan
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Fred Tegtmeyer
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H. F. Donovan
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Martin Flaherty
Fred Relber
Charles Callahan
M. W. Rogers
J.P. Tansey
J. P. Mahoney
Thomas Carey
John J. Hayes
John J. Toughlin
John J. Brennan
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Fred EB. Eldred
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Big Tom" Dawson
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