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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1908
Page
2
A Chicago Health Department report condemns meat packing practices at Union Stock Yards and criticizes city officials and tax dodgers, especially Armour and Swift. The piece argues packing interests profit from the sewer system and calls for fair taxation and accountability from multi millionaire owners.
Chicago tax debate urges taxing Swift & Company and Armour at real values to cover a reported $700,000 city deficit. Advocates claim high wealth corporations and owners escape fair taxes, harming public services and needed improvements. They call on the Board of Review to press executives for stock ownership data and ensure taxation reflects true wealth.
The text traces J Ogden Armour's influence across Armour & Co and rail interests including the Illinois Central, noting nominations to directorships and praise in the Chicago Tribune. It highlights Armour's expanding holdings, railroad links, and financier role, with reference to Hariman and Stuyvesant Fish in a period assessment.
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