Resignations elections and political talk sweep 1882 Chicago news
A dcotor Scudder resigns to lead in Chicago. twenty two ladies run for county superintendent in Illinois. Ohio election gives Newman a 19 115 majority over Townsend. British guns cost 125 each, Egyptians die, Vanderbilt Gould politics discussed. Tariff commission in New York hints at protections and half loaf favors. Democrats may gain seats in multiple states. Oberly doubts Hoff man innocence and critiques church scandal.
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Figures Won't Lie Says Magie On Tax Figures
Ex-printer James K. Magie writes to the Chicago Times accusing the forthcoming secretary’s report of misrepresenting taxes. He argues that the published figures in The Times yesterday contradict claims of economical governance.
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James K. Magie
Chicago Times
Times of
State printing costs and alleged economy questioned
A former state printer asserts current annual printing costs exceed 20 000 and that biennial reports misrepresent savings. He claims prior administration saved tens of thousands, denies figures, warns pending bills lack proper appropriation, and accuses officials of misleading taxpaying citizens.
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Treasury
Secretary of State
Harlow
Reform within parties urged to empower voters
The Sun and Chicago Tribune call for civil service reform and party reform. They argue voters are excluded from nominations and that primary and convention processes must be renovated so the people run the party and government rather than bosses.
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Ilinois
Anti Johnson Letter Critiques Local Committee Ties
An editor rebuts a posturing town committee's statement alleged to vouch for truth. It questions E Howe's residency and voting history, Johnson and his allies, and the claim's four year-old origins. The piece warns Whiteside county observers and predicts consequences.
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Howe
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Lik
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WEBER
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