Roosevelt Urges Caution Over Anarchy in Taxes and Industry
The piece cites President Roosevelt urging caution toward industrial unrest and tax reform as Illinois boards prepare final corporate assessments. It defends corporate growth, warns against violent agitation, and urges the State Board of Equalization to act for the public good, balancing laws with national guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Equalization
Thie Journal
Equalising Board
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
America
Springfield
Illinois
Board of Equalization
Athels
Bern
Chicago
Umnols
Ma’ams
City considers fare scheme amid ownership debate
The City Council adopts a fare scheme for setting traction questions while the Mayor pushes for municipal ownership in the next campaign. The clash signals a ongoing policy struggle between practical transport funding and broader public ownership ambitions.
City Civil Service Reform Sparks Local Critique
The article critiques ongoing agitation by Chicago civic figures and reformers over state civil service. It argues that city civil service results do not strongly support advancing reform, suggesting skepticism about proposed changes and the motives behind them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift
Beale
Citizens’ Association
Chicago
McMahon Touted by Democratic Leaders for Bench
The text credits Daniel J. McMahon an attorney for the Board of Education as a preferred candidate by Democratic leaders for the bench. It notes no other contender is named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bette
Daniel J. McMahon
Abl Atrorney
Board of Education
Smyth Becomes Drainage Board President in New Year
Thomas A. Smyth starts his term as President of the Drainage Board. The district will be governed in the interests of the public and taxpayers under his leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Smyth
Drainage Board
Chicago Traction Fight Sparks City Hall Panic and Pushs for Change
Chicago residents press for traction franchise settlement as City Hall leaders clash over delay. The Council Traction Committee and Traction Commission push for rapid action while Mayor Harrison clings to municipal ownership to appease critics and protect his political standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Chicago
Ching
Tie
Manny
Trie
Issie
Council
Traction Committee
Traction Commission
Cerberus
Kedzie Avenue
Lizard
Tle
Ligard
Triaetion Committee
Plavrison
Hiarvison
Also Mentioned on This Page
Congress
Malive
Sherman House
Thomas Carey
Robert E. Burke
Nourse
City Hall
Bridewell
Lindblom
Ela
Powell
Julius Buleman
Cook County Socrats
County Tlicket
Civil Service Commissioners
Civil Service Committee
Democratic State Central Committee
Democratic Party
Democrats of
Colleran
Supreme Court
Civil Service Board
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!