Revenue law sparks Illinois political turmoil and fears
Widespread protest across Illinois counties targets the new revenue law, accused of favoring big trusts and wealthier property holders while harming modest earners. Republicans fear loss of votes next year, Democrats tout opposition, and calls rise for a special session to ease harsh provisions. Assessor officials defend the law as fair, noting heavy tax collection will bring previously untaxed personal property onto the books, with court actions pending over its constitutionality.
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Republican Party
Illinois
Gas Trust
Gov. Tanner
General Assembly
Fortieth General Assembly
Board of Assessors
Adam Wolf
James J. Gray
Mr. Wolf
Court bid to compel board of assessors to reveal books
The petitioner seeks a court order forcing the board of assessors to turn over its books to resolve constitutional questions about the assessment law. Immediate year current-year adjustments prompt faster action, with direct Supreme Court appeal anticipated. The main issue targets the law’s township deputy appointments and publication of taxpayer schedules as potential constitutional violations.
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Board of Assessors
Supreme Court
Hetty Green
Stuckart
Lmits
Western general agency deal for Fidelity Fire Insurance
William E. Rollo and Sot secure the Fidelity Fire Insurance Western general agency for Illinois Indiana Michigan Ohio and Wisconsin including Cook County. J Ramsay Barry, Fidelity general manager, visits Chicago to observe and possibly join the firm. Some expect the recent extension of Superior Court judges term to be unconstitutional, prompting a judicial election next November. Charles B. Pavlicek earns reappointment to seven year term on West Park Commissioners board.
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Board of
West Park Commissioners
Eagle
Mr. Pavlicek
William E. Rollo
Superior Court
Board of West Park Commissioners
Fifty Cent Gas in New York and Chicago Gas Trust Robbery
The piece attacks Chicago gas rates as robbery by a powerful Gas Trust and contrasts them with New York’s 50 cent per thousand feet price. It claims aldermen fail to oppose the trust, notes ties to Anthony N Brady, and warns about constitutional action to curb gas monopolies. The article accuses city officials, courts, and Legislature of corruption and predicts eventual public reckoning.
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Chicago
Gas Trust
Chicago Gas Trust
Anthony N. Brady
New Amsterdam
Eagle
Consolidated Gas Company
Consolidated and Mutual Companies
Standard and New Amsterdam
East River
New Amsterdam Company
Long Island
Call to curb corporate power by turning monopolies into a public trust
A strong critique denounces corporations as ruinous to public life. It argues the only fix is to remove the vast monopolies from private control and operate them as a public trust for the people, safeguarding politics, legislatures, and courts from corrupting influence.
Gas Trust introduces costly gas range scheme
The Gas Trust launches a gas range plan that squeezes consumers by doubling monthly expenses through a company furnished upgrade.
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Gas Trust
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