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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1899
Page
1
A lengthy, partisan summary cites alleged misdeeds and favoritism by both Tanner and Harrison. It alleges Tanner ethics breaches, improper contracts, and debt aims, with Harrison accused of aiding friends and pushing costly bonds. The piece also highlights ward politics, reform candidates, and gas trust connections.
Chicago moves to curb usurious lending by municipal pawn operations after Corporate Counsel Walker rules wage assignments are personal property. Mayor Harrison and officials faced pressure from loan men who target teachers, clerks, and city workers. The Eagle reports Richardson and Padden as key operators under investigation, with detectives tracing loans to school staff and private ads promising low rates yet masking large loans.
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