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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1901
Page
2
Old reliable Ernst Hummel appears the front runner for the Democratic nomination in Denver for City Treasurer, with Wells declining to run. The piece notes turf interests seeking favorable legislation, plus local officials debating a state racing bill and potential revenue sharing for county rates.
The Criminal court judges discuss a county board plan to distribute jurors by courts rather than by judges. Judge Gibbons, Judge Holdom, and Judge Dunn raise concerns that the change could enable unscrupulous tampering and lax venireman work.
Assistant Corporation Counsel Mason rules beer delivery wagons in Hyde Park owe a 500 annual license tax per wagon under Chapter 15 of the municipal code. City Collector Brandecker to collect the fee, after the matter was sent to the law department for decision. The tax applies to wagons delivering one gallon or more, in addition to existing city taxes.
Mr Deneen complains the Chicago Federation of Labor and State's Attorney along with Justice Woods failed to bring the Gauger Manufacturing Company case before the grand jury. He says the sheriff, not the State's Attorney, prepares the docket and questions why papers were not sent to the clerk.
Members of the Board of Trade split on Dill tax proposals for bucket shop deals one cent on 8100 and registration with the Collector of Internal Revenue. K A Eckhart, chairman, lamented the Senate committee did not adopt a 2 percent tax. Senator Spooner urged the bill, citing bucket shops as a national evil.
Discussion centers on a proposed measure targeting bucket shops and speculation in stocks and grain. Critics say the plan is not drastic enough while supporters push for repeal of a trade tax, arguing it would curb fraudulent practices though some officials note current laws already grant access to books and records for audits.
The commission plans to submit a report outlining durable river improvement ideas without heavy cost to citizens. They oppose $500,000 bridge contracts until a definitive plan is chosen and warn widened channels could render three bridges useless. Maj. J Willard is barred from the citizens’ expert panel, and War Dept favors noninvolvement due to pending deep waterway petitions to Congress.
The Chicago Great Western moves its general advertising department to St Paul to be closer to management. Greve becomes general advertising agent replacing Mead who resigned. Paymonville rises to chief rate clerk succeeding Bronson. Robert K Burke faces political opposition but neither he nor the people will resign the organization they built.
The Legislature faces a redistricting map that would create ten congressional seats in Cook County. Most wards tilt Republican with varying margins, while districts including Mahoney’s wards lean Democratic by about 12,000 votes. The plan splits wards across multiple locales, including Evanston, Lake County, and Cicero.
Congressman Lorhiner rejects a mass meeting to present Republican mayoral candidates platforms. He notes the Republican County Central Committee lacks authority to enforce such a plan and suggests proceeding by electing delegates to the city convention as provided in the primary.
Column sketches a debated political plan with delegates and ward tickets, mentions John M. Harlan, Roy O. West, and Alder man Reilfuss, then shifts to history of Sunday schools from 1780 and current national reach. Notes on wealth as trust, Indian future, grip disease, and a Texas fiancé scandal as abrupt non sequiturs.
The article notes more affluent individuals now, with larger fortunes. Many are generous, citing notable bequests such as a Navajo estate worth over $20,000 for a free medical dispensary. It also highlights Senator Davis and his colleague Senator Hoar, whose witty tribute earns lasting praise.
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