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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1902
Page
2
Citizens press renewed push for a water meter ordinance in Chicago. The piece questions a supposed meter ring at City Hall and warns of huge costs to property owners while urging a federal or state probe into possible corruption and lobbying funds.
Chicago property owners challenge the city water fund’s past misuses and upcoming tax proposals. They question whether new levies will justify higher charges for water and street needs while opposing increased city taxes. Officers argue the current system funds lighting, police, and fire services.
The text argues that water meters would be costly to install and repair and would raise water taxes. It warns of hardship for small property owners and tenant rent pressures, noting unpredictable charges and potential lease restrictions risking water use penalties in hot weather.
The text urges Chicago residents to unite against a forthcoming measure and to oppose its passage, signaling broad public concern and call to action.
Citizens await county action as State's Attorney weighs an investigation into alleged water meter irregularities at City Hall. Officials say inquiries focus on possible misuse of municipal meters and related records.
Senator Mason returned from Washington and reiterated his bid for re election to the United States Senate. He plans to stay in the city through Christmas then visit Springfield to protect his interests before the State Legislature. He notes uncertainty about running before the council and discusses possible Republican Democrat coalitions.
The passage critiques Mr. Darrow as a capable lawyer and political economist, touted by the Eagle and supporters as a strong mayoral candidate if chosen by labor Chicago. It contrasts beteges Harrison and allies who praise Darrow yet hesitate to admit the truth of such statements. Harrison quotes support for Darrow as minority leader and leverages Democratic lawmakers to back him.
The text notes Clarence Darrow, known as his own public manager with a long memory, declined Harrison’s offer to join the minority leadership in the lower house. The Eagle’s quotation suggests Darrow will not align with Harrison or his allies to pursue municipal ownership.
Rumors place Miles A. Devine of Chicago among likely Democratic hopefuls for the next judicial election. The district judge Carter expresses support for Devine amid projected charges and official considerations at the election commissioners office.
A garbled passage hints at changes in the attorneyship and an election for a county judge, noting a prior fall candidacy for the office now under review and a restoration of a vacancy or reorganization within the office.
Reported remarks suggest Edge Carter contends Daerty deserves better representation in departmental patronage as Democrats push a partisan stance.
The piece notes a Republican tilt for the Election Board post with Louis J. Bel named as a potential candidate. It discusses a recount contest in the Sixth Congressional District tied to William Lorimer’s seat and mentions Jon Edwinik Walker as a possible nominee for a Republican judicial post, praising past performance.
Hone Charles Fo Gunther the presentable City Treasurer would make a splendid Chicago mayor. He is in first class standing with his party and could lead a strong race. Ex Alderman Mudhooter IX is named as a popular Republican candidate for City Clerk. Alderman Charles of the Twenty third Ward is noted for a flawless public record and assured renomination.
Prominent West Side plumber Charis CO Breyer is hailed as a popular citizen and a strong Alderman candidate. Lawyer Kickham Scantin is praised as a capable judge, with his nomination expected to bolster the Republican Judicial ticket.
Frederick Duffy a noted young lawyer who ran as an independent Republican for the Legislature is discussed as a possible candidate for attorney to the Board of Election Commissioners to succeed W. Whee.
The article notes a Board of Education member is slated for a judicial nomination on the Democratic ticket. It describes Mr McMahon as a first-class lawyer who would make a good judge.
Alderman John Hi Sullivan of the twenty second Ward is urged for reelection due to a faultless council record. He is also prominently mentioned for the Democratic nomination for City Clerk, aligning with voter confidence in his leadership.
Henry Stuckart, a prominent Democrat, is mentioned as a potential candidate for City Clerk. He has long been regarded as an able and popular official in Chicago politics. Dr Dowie sparked attention with his Sunday sermon, referencing city affairs.
A Chicago Chronicle report notes D predicting 10 000 vote power shifts and questioning Mayor Harel s son character. Elijah s honesty is praised or critiqued as a test of political influence amid Mayor Harrison s appointment of Justice Wilcox and Bar McGillen supporters weighing city hall candidates.
Washington reporters describe Mrs Dominis of Honolulu signing as HH M H Queen Liliuokalani and seeking 3 000 000 for crown lands seized by the Hawaii republic. They accuse her of conspiracies, revolts, and a dynamite plot while noting her influence on taxpayers and lobbyists.
A wealthy Westerner proposes a family corporation with six equal shares to his five sons and himself. He says all profits are shared, no bossing, no jealousy, and leaders will be elected by the brothers. He urges families to unite for common business success.
A Maine judge holds it is not theft for a wife to search her husband's pockets and take cash found there. The ruling echoes a traditional maxim that “takers keepers.”
A Chicago police officer thanks The Eagle for its fight against the city purchasing agent system for uniforms. The letter lauds the push to let officers buy cloth on the open market and condemns paternalistic city rules.
Harrison announces a statement but avoids confirming any plan to run for City Attorney. The omission dampens hopes of the City Hall payroll faction which is organizing another campaign, including a round robin effort for "our Carter."
The Daily News advocates a two chamber city government with an at large upper house and ward elected lower house mirroring St. Louis. It criticizes panaceas for governance and questions recent Council news and reform proposals.
The concept proposed by President Foreman of the County Board to create an advisory panel seems to have stalled as practical public business looms. The fate often befalls reformers who move from theory to implementation appears evident in this instance.
Aldermen Butler and Keeney of the Twenty seventh Ward open an office to hold heart to heart talks with constituents. The venture is described as not a great deal but the city fathers from the Jefferson district remain steadfast under adverse circumstances.
Aldermanic debate ends with the municipal ownership bill failing to meet the enabling legislation needs for street railway acquisition. Critics say it is indefinite and would take two years to purchase a traction line, while several aldermen mock the measure and its authors.
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