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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1900
Page
2
Fragmented OCR notes discuss county attention and county primaries. Mentions Tanneries Callon McCarthy and salaries rising. References Nellie election, political interference, and home vestments.
The organization is represented in every division of the city and the electorate. Breese of the Twenty-first Ward was electedPresident by declaration. Thertadt, connected with the Corporation Counsel's office, is President of the Streenth Ward. The Americin Denceres secured the lowest vote. A list of officers includes Proablent J. L. Brosscan, Theodore Drouls, Jos. Deselatelet, Edgar Theriault, Gabriel V Pranehere as Treasurer, Marconix, and Coulombe among others. The large number of Ninth Ward officers reflects population sites. West Town Democrats face a tough race next April against a strong Republican slate.
The invincible Cerveny, famed for his work at the West Town Collector's attee, may join the vast army of Invisibles once the April vote tally is complete. He could fund his position as the crowds decide his fate.
Warwick weighs another term as West Town Clerk while facing attention from rival Pete Klolbassa in July. The crude phrasing hints at political maneuvering and potential clashes within local governance.
A society woman at tea argues handshake ritual dates to ancient times and shapes impressions. She cites palmistry based centers like the ring finger and Venus mount, claiming magnetic poles unite to transfer vibrations signaling friend or foe. She adds the habit improves behavior and patience.
City officials including Commissioner Tasties, Superintendent Panech, and Inspector Selabert prepare papers over alleged illegal smoke from the county hospital butter plant. Letters to County Board President Lewin warn of violations. a formal protest seeks action to curb dense smoke affecting Harrison and Wood streets. Notices warn future charges for use of city tunnels and rights of way by utility firms.
President James Irwin of the County Board, who had been confined to home at 581 Michigan Avenue for several days with a severe cold, is again at his post.
The Finance Committee authorized assignments for DIL Chatr fan Sokee to allocate departments and assign members to boards. Assignments include Board of Local Improvements, Maypole building department civil mission and track elevation, Bell Fuss electricity, Ray Engineering, Jackson sewers, Griffith streets, Maver water, King fire department, Powers health department, Hirt police and house of.
The Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge Company and the sanitary trustees settled their differences over the Campbell avenue eight track railroad bridge. The Scherzer company will receive 810,000 from the Pencoyd Bridge and Tron Works, who assume the contract and will be paid 825,000 by the trustees, or 875,000 over the original price. Webster Avenue Bridge to open next week. City Bridge Engineer Willand nearly rebuilt the wooden portion. Plains prepared for the new Division Street Bridge over the river and Ogden canal. intention to issue 100,000 bonds for its construction.
Judge Lovett listened to landowners opposing a brick pavement project on West Lake Street between Halsted and Ashland avenues. He noted assessments may be burdensome but directed property owners to seek relief through a change in the Board of Local Improvements.
A Chicago driven protest by brewers argues the $1 per barrel tax and overall 40 percent burden under the revenue act devastates plant viability. Albert N Rosenegk, head the Pabst wing, garners support as local brewers oppose annual license prepayment and push for four month cycles to ease hardship on saloons.
An insurance agent recounts a delaying day as he tries to sell life insurance to a hotel guest who admits heart disease. The story shifts when he goes to the man’s son thirty miles away and discovers a baby, causing him to collapse. Detroit Free Press notes the comic misadventure.
A recent invention locates fires automatically by placing a graphophone on each floor connected to a telephone fire alarm. Each device holds a label like There is a fire on the second floor. Thermostatic expansion repeats the words into the telephone, directing responders. The system also lights interior and exterior signals and broadcasts the alarm through a megaphone.
Lord Charles Beresford remarked on China’s roads during his visit. An American resident replied that a mule drowned in the road outside his house, illustrating the poor condition of the roads.
W A Mellutre of Wie McGiwire plans a Cuba trip as earnings warn of a $17,000 decline due to rising operating costs. Illinois Central officials Harahan Hanson and Markham visit San Francisco to explore agency setup, with further offices likely in Portland and Los Angeles. Railcar output rises, steel cars gain weight capacity, and New York Stock Exchange listings loom for Wisconsin Central bonds.
A Michigan Central Railroad practice includes serving banquets to women passengers at Niles station. An railroad employee tends and cultivates flowers on a five acre plot near the station, enriching the event.
The Manitou steamer, previously run by Lake Michigan and Lake Superior Transportation, has been sold to a Chicago syndicate named Manitou Steamship Company. It will operate as a passenger boat on the Chicago to Mackinac Island route with fittings updated.
A critique of butter quality and praise for Oleomargarine as a pure, economical alternative. The piece touts its government supervision, long-standing consumption, and endorsements by medical professionals and chemists, arguing butter’s impurities and supply limits justify the spread of Oleomargarine.
Dairy interests push for oleomargarine use and tax repeal while attacking butter color bans as misguided. Farmers, labor, and government tax revenue are cited as benefits. opponents warned against prohibitive laws. Also legal notices list probate claims in Cook County Illinois with dates in April 1900.
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