Mayor Harrison Targets Tax Dodgers in Chicago Battle
The editorial urges Mayor Harrison to vigorously use law enforcement to expose tax dodgers among 4000 corporations valued over 500 million. It links dodging to underfunded police, dirty alleys, polluted water, and calls for full valuation by the State Board of Equalization to boost city revenue and public services. It also critiques the boards handling of railroad valuations and notes other political maneuvers and local office chatter.
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Harrison
Chicago
The
Eagle
State Board of Equalization
Frost
Cook County
Stock Exchange
State Board
Edward F. Cullerton
Trunk Line
Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Chicago & Northwestern Company
Chicago & Northwestern
Burkes Honesty Endures Amid Chicago Political Attacks
The piece defends Robert E. Burke against grand jury attacks and press smears linked to Chicago politics. It argues reform efforts harm the police and criticizes the Civil Service Commission and grand juries for sensationalism and self interest, urging accountability for accusers and protection of reputable public servants.
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Civil Service Commission
Police Department
Grand
Republicans Back Edward Muelhoofer for Clerk Nomination
Chicago Republicans express strong support for Edward Muelhoofer advancing to the Clerk of the Probate Court nomination next year. George Foster is noted as a capable Alderman and potential Democratic candidate for Judge. The Democracy and Congressmen Mahoney Kos Tor are cited with backing for South Side Republicans and Frank White for county ticket placement.
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Edward Muelhoofer
George 8. Foster
Chicago
Micnols
Wm. F. Mahoney
George P. Kos
South Side
Frank KE. White
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