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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1901
Page
2
The article discusses possible mayoral candidacy shifts for a Chicago judge, Lorimer's influence on district gerrymandering, and upcoming redistricting effects. It notes figures like Mardon, Coyne, Werne, and Lorimer, plus council and lighting funding debates.
The indictment of Weber and Kanter on charges of selling Civil Service Exam questions is linked to efforts to purify the community. The case underscores broader attempts to clean up government processes and curb corruption.
The Lake View American Club announces its officer slate for the coming year including President John J. Connery Vice President Michael Gilligan Crater Recording Secretary Martha White Financial Secretary Toho boreal ban Treasurer James Kilroy Outside Sentinel Geo. McHillotry Inside Sentinel John T. Moorey Guide Thos HB. McCauley and Board members Jon W. Kennedy Joseph F. Carr M. Vlanagan Thomas Meltile John McMamouilu.
The annual city budget is set for council submission next Monday. The Finance Committee will complete its deliberations within a day or two. Water fund allocations total 1,000,000 to be reallocated for other expenses. Intercepting sewers receive 600,000 from the water fund, with 700,000 already in treasury and 250,000 moved from other departments. Street cleaning stays near 1,071,000 as last year. School appropriation of 90,000,000 for 1902 was approved.
Governor Yates plans to let District Superintendent of Insurance Van Cleave and Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner Lindley serve out their terms expiring in the spring. Russell may replace Van Cleave. Lindley’s seat draws interest from 50 men and Joe Bidwill’s possible retention is debated amid wires allegedly guiding the commission. The piece also notes economic and social themes on initiative, waste, and education.
The article argues the previous century favored wealth over human development, urging a shift toward a higher economy that prioritizes people and social progress. It contrasts material progress with personal character and warns about mismatched marriages and the costs of selfishness, urging careful partner choice and patience in love.
Prof Henry C Adams argues that scarcity of skilled administrators fuels modern trusts. He cites Rogers Locomotive in Paterson closing 2500 jobs due to lack of capable leaders and notes openings offering 10000 to 15000 yearly salaries remain unfilled. He asks if talent monopolies deserve equal condemnations as material monopolies and ponders education’s role.
France demonstrates its push for oceanic footholds by starting sheep-raising on Kerguelen Island. Located midway between Africa and Australia, the isle offers fish, seasonal resort value, harbors, and fuel resources, attracting interest amid historic French-British claims and strategic routes between Australia, the East Indies, and China.
The passage contemplates Waters as a site for a supply station, noting a grass strip on the island and a plan to begin sheep raising. It mentions taxes, voter behavior, and a distant astronomer’s grim forecast about Earth’s future, then shifts to reflections on the century and notable ideas, including the invention of photographic film and population comparisons between states and the nation.
The note highlights Andrew Carnegie's rapid aging and his need to hasten efforts to avoid dying a wealthy philanthropist and the burden of wealth. It also mentions Susan Anthony's sister's resolve to forgo taxes until voting rights are secured, framing activism in financial terms.
A fragment notes the new century will witness the end of the tatu bay while pondering whether halting road agent train routes would be wiser. The text presents speculative reform ideas without clear events or dates.
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