10 Jul 1915
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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1915
Page
1
Illinois political notes highlight Governor Dunne’s broad support for renomination as lawmakers credit his vetoes and leadership shaping legislation. The piece details his Calumet harbor veto, push for Joliet Utica waterway funds, potential waterway commission appointees, and ongoing Street Car Strike testimony with wage comparisons and municipal operation debates.
Colonel Lowden and Mayor Thompson lead the Republican ticket bid at a Sherman House gathering, pledges flood in, Deneen West faction mobilizes, and battle lines form for the 1916 campaign with key figures like Crowe Leigh and Francis staking positions.
Chief Clerk Stephen D. Griffin says the board of review will receive thirty thousand or more tax complaints in the coming weeks as a quadrennial realty valuation year drives a surge in real estate protests. About half are personal property. hearings start around July 15. A 15 000 name suspect list is prepared and 160 000 assessments were entered this year with an expected 10 percent complaint rate.
Attorney Edwin F. Masterson outlined objections to Chicago’s condemnation for 12th street widening. He argued paving and sewers are adequate, traffic is not congested, and the ordinance abuse should be challenged. Objectors number 120. hearing expected to last months.
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