Chicago Saloon Tax Evasion Alleged on Great Lakes Fleet
The Eagle accuses Goodrich Transportation Company of tax dodges by underreporting personal property and routing vessels from Duluth Minnesota to avoid Chicago taxes. It cites ships like Virginia and Christopher Columbus and calls for charter rejection and tax fairness amid city reform debates.
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Goodrich Transportation Company
Chicago
Duluth
Minn
Lake Superior
Goodrich
Virginia
Town
Indiana
Racine
Sheboygan
Georgia
Carolina
Christopher Columbus
Milwaukee
Minenewata
Lake Michigan
Buelneas
First Ward
W. M. Hoyt & Co
Imbbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co
Sherman Brothers
Thomson & Taylor, Spice Co
Chase & Sanborn
John A. Tolman & Co
W. J. Quan & Co
Pitkin & Brooks
Mayor refuses Sunday saloon closing request
Mayor Busse rejected a ministers delegation from the Sunday Closing League and declined to close saloons on Sunday. He urged bed slats to reform youths as a remedy and said he would not close saloons, believing the people want them kept open. Delegation included Rev. W. A. Bartlett, Rev. A. Lincoln Shute, and Walter J. Miller.
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League
Rey
Shute
Tam
Busse
W. A. Bartlett
A. Lincoln Shute
Walter J. Miller
Chicago Railways Ordinance Stock Acceptance Debate
The Union Trust Company holds dominant stock to accept the Chicago Railways ordinance requiring 20001 North Chicago and 4040 West Chicago shares. Police Chief Shippy pushes City Council to review the matter as a conference lists officials and notable attendees. Prohibition and tax hikes unsettle reformers ahead of the September 17 vote.
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Union Trust Company
Chicago Railways Company
North Chicago
West Chicago
Wient Chicago
City officials study asphalt repair system with Kansas City plant visit
Commissioner ILinberg, Michael B. Doherty, and John Ericson travel to Kansas City to inspect the municipal asphalt plant. If feasible, a city plant at reasonable cost will be proposed to the Finance Committee. Prohibition, higher taxes and four year terms for Aldermen are in the new charter, and a September 17 vote is urged against.
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Tam
Cairo
Galesburg
Chicago
Public Works
Ilinberg
Michael B. Doherty
John Ericson
Kansas City
Hanberg
Mayor backs high pressure water system in downtown
Chicago's Mayor declared in a Tuesday conference with the high pressure water committee that no man in the city is held in higher esteem than Andrew J. Graham. He expressed support for a high pressure water system for downtown fire protection and promised action.
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Chicago
Andrew J. Graham
Busse
Knight Elected President of Hamilton Club in Chicago
Thomas D. Knight unanimously chosen as president of the Hamilton Club. Officers named include John Ferguson, John T. Senfesty, Herbert Thwaite, Ainsworth Clark. Directors listed. dinner followed by remarks from retiring Emil C. Wetten and Knight. Plan to acquire a new club building and broaden membership noted. Senator Albert Hopkins praised as one of the brainiest in the U S Senate.
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Thomas D. Knight
Chicago
Hamilton Club
John Ferguson
John T. Senfesty
Herbert Thwaite
Ainsworth Clark
Edwin W. Beedle
Harlan W. Cooley
Charles P. Mason
R. G. Woodside
David K,shrane
John B. Norcross
Emil C. Wetten
Knight
Hamilton
Big Political Wake Delivers Defeat for Mayor Dunne in Chicago
A political wake for ex Mayor Dunne gathers at the Chicago Athletic Association this Saturday. Prominent citizens attend to show support amid a downturn in canned beef exports. The piece follows Illinois politics, cattle trust influence, and upcoming campaigns with several candidates named and noted shifts in party platforms.
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Dunne
Chicago Athletic Association
Mr. Dunne
J. Tam
Lewis
Ray Robbins
Addison Blakely
Looming 1908 Gubernatorial Field in Illinois
Politicians expect a wide primary field for governor in 1908 with eleven named figures including Governor Deneen and former Governor Yates on the list. Several others such as McKinley Nodenberg Berry and McEwen are noted as potential contenders, though none has formally announced.
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Deneen
Yates
Shuttles
Frank L. Smith
Twwight
Richard J. Barr
Joliet
John J. Brown
Vandalia
Una Andrew Russell
Jacksonville
William B. McKinley
Urbana
William A. Nodenberg
East St. Louis
Orville F. Berry
Carthage
Judge McEwen
Dixon
Albert Clark’s Senate record praised by Chicago leaders
Chicago leaders commend Albert Clark for a splendid State Senate record and his ardent tireless work on measures benefiting the people. The tribute highlights his dedication to public service and enduring legacy in the capital.
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Chicago
Albert. Clark
State Senate
Mayor denies plan to reinstate Hunt in police force
Mayor Busse denies seeking a law to restore former inspector Nicholas Hunt. He says he has not asked Corporation Counsel Brundage to pursue any such law and Brundage also contradicts a report of any move. Opposition to reinstatement of Hunt persists.
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Busse
Nicholas Hunt
Corporation
Brundage
Hunt
Tunt
Inspector Hunt
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Board of Local Improvements
Union Traction
North Chicago and
West Chicago Street Railroad Companies
Albert J. Hopkins
Springfeld
State Supreme Court
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Richard Yates
Cullom
Edward H. Peters
Shippy
Nathan MacChesney
Clarence Pellett
George IL Holt
John W. Scott
BE. M. Willoughby
William Ellis
Charles N. Hishop
Glidden, KB
Conway
Horan
John Hanberg
Paul Redleske
Nicholas J. Nagel
Charles W. Andrews
Busae
Albert Hopkins
United States
Senate
Europe
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Beef Trust
Beef
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
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Department of Commerce and Labor
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McKinley
Rodenberg
Berry
Joseph W. Fifer
Bloomington
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