Evil of Politics in Waterworks Management Critique
John WM Diven, secretary of the American Waterworks Association, argues political patronage harms city water systems. He warns changing superintendents with every election erodes expertise, risking water purity, typhoid, and public health, urging merit over party loyalty.
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John WM. Diven
American Waterworks Asscission
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Gretton
Smith
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Jones
O'Sullivan
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Alderman Riley
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Lawmaker discusses penalties and federal obligations
A legislator voices views on seven bills, stressing that obligations must be paired with protections for service workers. He condemns arbitrary rules and calls for targeted policies rather than broad, sweeping mandates that affect transportation and commerce.
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Hughes
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Graft Scheme in City Lighting Franchise Exposed
Fragmentary 19th century text describes a graft plan where residents form a company to light the city and hire themselves under a contract that binds taxpayers to fund labor fuel and maintenance while the city council controls the plant at cost plus interest. The passage notes widespread use as a shortcut for graft.
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Hanshise Ad
Discacs
Meyit Egies
Als Way Pens
The White Man's Burden In Decatur
The Journal of Decatur Inc prints a list of residents paying over 100 in taxes with a provocative caption. The editor explains the tax is 4.74 on every 3100 and notes the city owns waterworks and electric lights, arguing these municipal bonds reflect material ownership and responsibility.
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General English Revolt and Municipal Ownership Clash
The London Morning Advertiser reports a federation of ratepayers and allied associations forming in June to curb what they call reckless municipal trade ventures. Representatives from across the country unite to oppose municipal ownership, signaling a revolt among the people against city control.
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London Morning Advertiser
Carrie
Strain on Taxpayers for New Civic Additions
Town residents face higher costs as officials push for an executive high plus building plans despite limited funds. The council approved extra bonds to cover the expansion, stressing the burden on a small population and their budget constraints.
Reform in Indiana Aims at Care of Women and Girls
Special correspondence from Indianapolis describes new policies moving the Girls' Industrial School to a cottage-plan facility near the city. The change, driven by Republican legislators, creates separate housing for women prisoners and a reforming girls institution. It also introduces uniform county wards for children and stronger enforcement against neglect and desertion, with state records and guardians streamlined by the Board of State Charities.
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Indianva Girls’ School
Indianapolis
Indiana
Board of Children’s Guardians
Marion
Circuit Court
Boards of Children’s Guardians
Board of State Charities
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Evansville, Ind
T. E. Hoover
Sullivan, Ind
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Rone
Southside Square
Douthitt
Co. T. Howard
Indiana Veterinary College
Kuaotts’ Livery Barn
Davenport
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