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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1899
Page
2
Readings trace the fight over the Gas Trust and Consolidation Act. Citizens urge repeal to curb rising gas prices and protect city rights, hospitals, churches, and schools from monopolistic control and bribery.
The Gas Trust press claims accuse it of buying influence in the Legislature to secure a passage deemed deadly to opponents, arguing it lacks any Chicago authorization to operate.
An 19th century reader warns that regular bribery of lawmakers and corrupted courts threaten popular liberty and rights, lamenting a system where the jury is bribed on the run and justice erodes.
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