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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1900
Page
2
A crowded column lists Republicans and Democrats backing candidates for U S Senate Cook County State's Attorney and other offices. It names Wm McKinley speculation, candidates for Drainage Trustee and Board of Review, plus merchants and officials from Chicago areas voicing support for party tickets.
A fragmentary article details Republican efforts to curb Mayor Harrison through tax cuts and board actions. It notes protests by unions and calls for accountability while naming local officials and candidates facing election. The piece also contrasts federal war reporting with local fiscal battles.
The article notes men at all levels seek recognition for their strong abilities. It praises those who perform loyally out of sight of the crowd, receiving only mutual compliments, as the most worthy of praise. It reflects on disciplined, unobtrusive service and commendable conduct.
A skeptical view of electricity highlights fire risks from electric lights and devices, daily shocks, trolley and third rail hazards, and electrolysis damage. It notes estimates of 25 to 50 percent of fires tied to electricity, with 60 deaths in one day in the United States, urging balanced caution about this new power.
The Saturday Globe of Utica notes it does not oppose higher education but agrees with Col. P. Huntington that many youths waste their college years studying others rather than learning to think and act for themselves.
The counties officers include Recorder Robert M. Simon Sheriff FE J Magerstadt Clerk Circuit Court Joan A Cooke Clerk Superior Court John A Linn County Clerk Philip Knopf County Treasurer Sam B Raymond President County Board James C Irwin State s Attorney Charles B Deneen.
The piece argues that success often comes from early experience and practical learning rather than formal college degrees. It cites figures like Thomas Edison and Andrew Carnegie who thrived without college, while noting college can help but is not essential for achievement.
The former congressman Mills, retired two years ago in the Fourth District, campaigns anew amid voter discontent over a broad tax record. Elected in 1896, he supported war taxes including a dollar per barrel on beer, taxes on bank checks deeds releases mortgages notes and imported foods, sparking public outcry. Supporters say his return faces rejection in 1900 on general principles.
Fortune Brewing Company expands with a large bottling facility on Van Buren street west of Desplaines. The new works feature modern cooling and freezing apparatus ensuring walls stay at freezing temperature. The brewery, renowned worldwide, now emphasizes its bottled beer quality and capacity.
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