Where was Goddard May 3 in 1807 era politics
A Chicago based rewrite questions the whereabouts of L O Goddard the Armour attorney on May 3 1807 and links his appearance to a warehouse bill fight. The Eagle cites a Board of Trade report alleging bribery and calls for a Cook County grand jury to probe alleged boodle involving Springfield legislation and elevator bills.
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L. O. Goddard
Armour Interests
Mr. Goddard
Goddard
Grand Jury
Chicago Chronicle
Board of Trade
Springfield
Armour
Yerkes
Chicago
Board of ‘Trade
Fortieth General Assembly
Sangamon
Eagle
Senate
Cook County
Sangamon County
Deneen
Springield
Representative Kennedy Pushes Repeal of Warehouse Act
Bu reau County legislator Representative Kennedy introduces a bill repealing the Warehouse Act and seeks an investigation into Gas and Railroad Consolidation as part of a push in the Forty first General Assembly. The aim is to abolish the so called warehouse legislation and advance a reform agenda.
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Kennedy
Bureau County
First General Assembly
Curiosity over Gas Trust in the Legislature
The piece notes daily papers attacked Aldermen for alleged bribes in streetcar ordinances yet ignore the Gas Trust which spent 250000 to passage an infamous frontage bill through the Legislature. It warns gas officials and a Springfield attorney face unexpected scrutiny amid a rising movement.
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Gas ‘Trust
Gas Trust Favors 250000 Legislature Purchase
Critics say the Gas Trust can fund a 250000 purchase for a legislature by adding ten percent to all gas bills. The speaker questions if this is a free country as the method is described.
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Gas Trust
Netterstrom Seen Likely Elected City Council Next Spring
The report notes little on the jury bribing probe while the Gas Trust is in a position to support it. Ex-State Senator Chas. M. Netterstrom is favored to win a City Council seat next spring.
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Gas Trust
Chas. M. Netterstrom
Gas Trust monopoly push to raise Chicago gas price
A Chicago lead editorial blasts the Gas Trust for consolidating gas firms to form a monopoly and to raise the price to 3 dollars per thousand cubic feet by July 1. It charges bribes to pass consolidation laws and links gas costs to higher bread and goods prices. The piece notes City Council action to seek state relief by allowing the city to use its electric plant for private power.
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Chicago
Gas Trust
Legislature
Gas ‘Trust
Shiw
Gas Frontage bill faces constitutional challenge
The bill is charged with misleading tithe provisions and failing to constitutionally cover the subject matter. Critics argue the measure breaches section 13, article 4, of the Illinois constitution.
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Mlinois
Prominent Chicago Attorneys Call Gas Act Violations
Prominent attorneys in Chicago say the gas consolidation act violates the national anti trust law and must be repealed. Senator Selon H Case is in Springfield preparing a repeal bill. Half a dozen legislators have repeal bills ready while the Gas Trust seeks another law this session.
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Orm
Chicago
Selon H. Case
Springfield
Gas Trust official sought to be shut out of city hall record
A former alderman and county commissioner once testified in a trial that a Gas Trust official was paid 8500 to vote against a contractor’s deal. The contractor said he paid to save money, fearing others would know and the price would rise. The journalist plans to publish the record.
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Hagle
Gas ‘Trust
Gas Trust Agents in Springfield Amid Lockup Calls
Gas Trust agents are already in Springfield and lawmakers urge confinement of agents wherever found. The note presses for immediate action by the Legislature to detain and restrict their operations.
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Springfeld
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Sangamon Or
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Republican National Committee
Illinois
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Onteago
Gas’ Trust
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Ice Trust
Flour Trust
Egg Trust
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