Rich Crane Attacks Rich and Poor Tax Justice in Chicago
Richard T. Crane, a leading Chicago merchant, denounces wealth gained dishonestly and urges a graduated income tax and inheritance tax. He argues all criminals should be treated alike, whether rich or poor, and cites wealth concentration as a threat to social order and democracy. Local officials and business leaders reaction split between support and caution on his sweeping claims.
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Richard T. Crane
Chicago
Crane
Mr. Crane
Convention of American Ethical Societies
Fifth Avenue
Riverside Drive
Paris
Nan
Behy Palin
ALC
Tartlett
Tsay
Mer. Bartlett
Mr. Bartlett
John J. Mitchell
Tl Nnois ‘Trust and Savings Bank
Mitchell
Mr. Mitchell
Trence
Hin
Perso
B.A. Eckhart
Eric Leis
K. B. Butler
Butler Brothers
Glenwood School
Mr. Butler
Carnegie
Tle
Marshall Field & Comming
David Harun
Morvise
Master Brotherhood of Railroad
Sill
A. BB. Garrison
Grand Chief Order of Railway Conductors
America
John Fitzpatrick
Chicago Federation of Labor
LE Hope
KN. Norkels
Genial Samuel McRoberts Faces Assessor’s Office Watch
Citizens await at the assessor's office as Samuel McRoberts draws near scrutiny, with anxious eyes and throbbing hearts.
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Samuel McRoberts
Jury Commission Targets Packers Indicted in Federal Case
The Jury Commission focuses on major packers tied to conspiracy and anti trust law violations in a federal court indictment. Officials review case scope and potential juror exposure to high profile defendants amid ongoing legal actions.
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Arthur Meeker
States Court
Beet Trust
Who Gets the Coin and Who Pays in Tax Struggles
An opinion piece questions tax fairness in Chicago, accusing trusts and multii millionaires of dodging local levies while poor real estate owners bear the burden. It cites public officials, beef trusts, packing houses, and figures like Dr. W A Evans and Arthur Meeker, alleging conflicts of interest and calls for scrutiny amid Joliet penalties.
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Chicago
Joliet
Trusts
Democratic Leanings Questioned for Chicago Health Chief
A Chicago health commissioner, Dr. William Augustus Evans, once Mississippi born, is urged to resign amid questions about his political loyalty. Critics note his Republican ties in Chicago, past campaigns, and associations with prominent backers. They contend his recent Mississippi trip and public stance align him with Mississippi Republicans, not Chicago Democrats.
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William Augustus Evans
Chicago
Mississippi
Evans
Hln
Tie
J. Ogden Armour
The
Tribune
Busse
Mose Foreman
Downtown Inspectors Condemn 12 Tubercular Hogs
Health Department bulletin from December 21, 2007 reports city Inspectors in the downtown loop district condemning 12 hogs saturated with tuberculosis. It notes that if inspections had occurred at the big packing houses the tubercular hogs would not have entered the loop.
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Health Department
Loop
Beet Trust and Koo Trust influence in Chicago politics
Republican officials in Chicago distance friendship from political aims as the Koo Trust holds no votes. Many employees are described as ignorant and foreign born, with Uralized foreigners and Wonten working at yards. Wards show a favorable tilt toward Dunne over Busse last spring, and a large majority is predicted for Busse's attorney in the next fall.
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Chicago
Beet Trust
Koo Trust
Stock Yards
Dunne
Busse
Proust
White Plague in Chicago Meat Sparks Health Debate
A. Evans, Chicago Health Commissioner, attacks packing houses for tuberculosis contaminated meat. He criticizes prior inspectors and claims much condemned meat carried TB germs. Evans has withdrawn city inspectors from the big packing houses, raising concern over Chicago meat safety.
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A. Evans
Chicago
Evans
Commissioner of Health
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John G. Shedd
John Shedd
Marshill Field & Company
Andrew J. Graham
Armour and Swift
W. A. Evans
Dr. Evans
Armour
Swift
Eliy
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