Tax Franchises Debated in Illinois Constitutional Push
A resolution to submit a constitutional amendment to allow a state tax on public franchises will be introduced before the General Assembly at Springfield next Wednesday, backed by the Civil Federation. It would create a state tax commission to study taxation and propose changes, with members including John J. Hanberg and others. The measure aims to tax municipal property uniformly and limit taxes on municipal debt, while restricting use of property to pay corporate debts.
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General Assembly
Springfeld
The
Civile Federation
John J. Hanberg
E. Allen Frost
James J. Gray
James F. Bowers
Howard
Sprogle
Clayton Mark
W. H. Brown
City hall plans eyed as cost and need spark debate
Chairman Bennett says 1 million dollars may be allocated for a new city hall in next month’s budget. He urges tearing down the present insanitary building and starting a modern construction within a year. The critique notes the Municipal Court’s high cost and complexity for the poor and business community, while praising banker and public figure Andrew J. Graham for his reputation and integrity.
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Bennett
Washington and
LaSalle Streets
Adolph Kraus Would Make Ideal Chicago Mayor
A cautious portrait describes Adolf Kraus as upright and capable, a law expert with broad liberal views who could lead Chicago well, but he declines the mayoral offer and does not want the office.
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Granville W. Browning
Carter H. Harrison
Theodore Oehne
Adolf Kraus
Chicago
Halsted Street Car Riders Seek Traction Solution
Transit users on Halsted Street urge a fair opportunity to resolve the traction question affecting their daily travel and commute options.
County Recorder Abel Davis Reports County Increase
The annual report shows higher totals across departments. Receipts estimated at 225000 dollars. Instruments filed 171730, up from 162020 last year. Abstracts furnished 2473 with 18505.40 paid. Recording instruments cost 189018.20, up from 160544.05. Davis says municipal court work drove need for more staff.
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Abel Davis
Davia
City Council Passes Billboard Ordinance Enacted
Oscar F Mayer hailed the city treasure move as the council approves the billboard ordinance. The measure faces enforcement prospects as authorities prepare to apply the new rules. A gold star and diamonds bearing the Municipal Courts of Chicago seal were presented to Homer K as a ceremonial token.
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Municipal Courts of
Chicago
Homer K
Banking regulation urged by Chicago editor in 1900s column
In a Chicago era piece editor Charles E Randall exits as County Assessor after eight years of service. The piece argues for a city charter provision to regulate new banks, proposing a supervisory board to vet promoters, ensure assets cover deposits, and protect depositors amid widespread small bank schemes. It condemns wild cat banks and endorses established local banks as sound risks.
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Chicago
Buanesa
Banka
Hibernian Banking Association
Imois Trust and
Sawass Bank
Graham & Sons
The
Union Trust Company
South Chicago Savings Bank
Commercial Nationa
Continental National
Drovers Deposit National
Fort Dearborn National
Merchants’ Loan and Trust
Jennings Bank
National Bank of the Republic
Charles E. Randall
Record of Chicago politicians sought to curb beef trust
Charles McGavin praised as a splendid record in Congress from the Eighth District and Abel Davis and Henry Sherman Boutell lauded for leadership and brilliance. Albert G Wheeler cited as a prominent Chicago figure. A call to the Illinois Legislature to investigate the Beef Trust and reduce deaths.
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Charles McGavin
Chicago
Henry Sherman Boutell
North Side
House of Representatives
Albert G. Wheeler
Beef Trust Benefits Endangers Chicago Health
A heated appeal claims the Beef Trust endangers Illinois health as only interstate law exists. It calls for a rigid Illinois Legislature inquiry, condemns thousands of pounds of bad meat weekly, and urges investigations of stockyards and meat producers to stop diseased meat reaching Chicago and the state.
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Illinois
Chicago
Beef Trust
Chicago Health Department
Ilinois
Miinols
Oflinois
Union
Bulletin of the
Mlinois
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Fire Department
Joliet
Bartzen
Dunne
Democratic County Central Committee
John Fanning
Glencoe
Evanston
West Side
New York
Ian H. Young
Linn TH. Young
Continental Insurance Company of
Anson
Independence League
Fred, A. Busse
John
Cooke
Marshal Horan
Gary
John E. Owens
John T. Colitor
Jobn Connery
Pageth
John BE. Traeger
Charles F. Gunther
County Democracy
Randolph Street
Gunther
Roger O. Sullivan
National Democratic Comm
Itte
Andrew J. Graham
Oscar F. Mayer
Galpin
Monnday
Roger C. Sulliyvan
Democratic Party of
Taois
Cook County
Sterling
Dee
Benjamin Eick
Trust Preas
Health Department
Kentucky
Beet Trust
United States Senate
Albert J. Hopkins
Illnois
Democratic Party
John P. McGoorty
Matthias J. Jacoba
Twenty-third Ward
Boot Trust
Albert C. Clark
Daley
John M. Smyth
Martin B. Madden
Washington
Max Eberhardt
Republican
Tilinola
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