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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1908
Page
2
A turbulent Chicago era editorial denounces the Beef Trust and tax dodgers while praising Armour’s Dodgeline and Chicago Telephone service. It cites Supreme Court conflicts, police and fire protection costs, and a Health Department report on stock yard meat condemnations, urging reform and political action.
An editorial argues Chicago must tax its wealthy owners, led by Armour and Swift, to fund schools, parks, and public services. It notes a city deficit near 700000 and claims Swift & Company holds over 100 million in assets while assessed at 3 million, costing the city billions in lost revenue. urging Board of Review probes into stock ownership and foreign holdings to force back taxes and expand municipal services.
The piece notes J Ogden Armour’s bid to become Illinois Central stockholder of record as he plans to transfer stock into his name, with election to director expected March 16. It cites tributes from the Chicago Tribune praising Armour’s widening influence in commerce and railroads, including ties to Armour & Co and St Paul, and hints at future railroad management. It closes by warning tax dodgers that Chicago is not uncivilized.
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