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Chicago Conflagration Prompted Illinois Plan to Rebuild
Governor Palmer urges special session to address Chicago fire losses. He argues the city and Cook County cannot fully recover with existing resources and supports state aid, possibly by refunding canal revenues or borrowing funds, while preserving constitutional limits. He calls for tax reassessment and legislative steps to ensure recovery and relief for the afflicted.
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John M, Palmer