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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1908
Page
2
The piece criticizes assessors over Armour, Swift and Company taxes and promotes Armour's Dodgeline as a remedy. It alleges political pressure, warns of a major tax scandal, and cites Chicago health and packing-house issues as context while praising Armour's market handling and Samuel McRoberts.
A Chicago editorial argues that taxing wealthy corporate owners like Armour and Swift could erase deficits and fund schools, lights, and police. It cites Swift & Company with over 100 million in assets and a tiny assessed value, urging the Board of Review to probe stock holdings in Chicago and related firms to recover back taxes.
The Chicago Tribune notes J Ogden Armour's bid to become Illinois Central director, aiming to transfer stock to his name for a clear title. It praises his widening influence in industry and rail affairs, including Armour & Co. and St Paul connections, and hints at future railroad involvement. Tax-dodger remarks close the piece.
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