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Waterways conflict and Harvester Trust influence in Chicago
A lengthy critique argues against the Harvester Trust and a proposed deep water canal to connect Chicago to the gulf. It links the waterways push to favored stock boosts, criticizes Sanitary District spending, and notes political maneuvers in the Third and Twelfth Wards. It also surveys congressional views on corporate tax and election-law amendments amid Chicago reform efforts.
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Mississippi Valley Transportation Company
Gulf
Harvester Company
Seaboard
New Orleans
The
Harvester Trust
Chicago
South America
South Africa
Trust
New York
Harvester Trust Annex
Chicago Journal
Sanitary District
Robey Street
Lockport
Mississippi Valley
Lake Michigan
Calumet District
Tion
Sinoia Manufacturers’ Association
Judge Rinaker
Senate
Senate. They Are Still In the Committee of the House
Attorney Ayers
Schmitt
Hull