Taxation in Illinois exposes methods and aims for reform
A voluminous labor bureau report analyzes Illinois taxation with focus on Chicago and Cook County. It highlights fraudulent evasion, undervaluation, and unequal burdens on labor, linking tax rules to landowners and city growth while proposing state local tax separation and site value reforms. The study compares county valuations, shows real estate underassessment, and details harmful effects on employment and inequality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Labor Bureau
Chicago
Cook County
Ilinois
Mearly
General Assembly
Thetate
Calhoun
Hardin
Adams County
Bureau County
Champaign County
Fulton County
LaSalle County
McLean County
Sangamon County
Renal
Peoria County
Cook
Will County
Scott
Vermilion County
Sangamon
Sasessor
Board of Equalization
Building Department
Asa
Morgan
Adams
Peoria
Sangamon P
Rock Island
Kane
Winnebago
Dewald
Lee
Macon
McLean
Pope
Bureau
Monroe Doctrine Upheld Amid Venezuela Crisis
Washington reports reveal a Democratic leader asserts the Monroe doctrine will be enforced against Britain if Venezuela dispute continues. The administration may recognize Cuban belligerency within sixty days while expanding naval power and coast defences to back US ultimatums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wille
England
Venezuela
Evening Press
Washington
Great Britain
United States
Congress
New York Harbor
Cleveland
Don Dickinson
Loyal Legion
Britain
Dickinson
Trains Collide in Tunnel. Passengers Scalded and Injured
In a westbound express collision inside a tunnel near Tunnerton West Virginia, the Baltimore and Ohio passenger train struck the eastbound train after misreading signals. A steam pipe burst, scalding passengers. several are fatally or seriously injured including A G Garden and W A Chiey, with many others hurt across multiple states.
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Baltimore
Ohio
Tunnerton
W. Va
New
A. G. Garden
Wheeling
United States
Marshall
West Virginia
W. A. Chiey
Charleston
Mary L. Downtain
Mary Evans
Parsons
Kan
Neil J. Fortney
Kingwood
J. B. Hart
Clarksburg
Lee Hizy
Carrie Hobart
Philadelphia
R. C. Porter
South Lancaster
Mass
William Reese
Salina
Allie L. Taylor
Elkins
Henry Thomas
Money matters encourage trade says Dun's review
Dun's Commercial Review reports monetary optimism with gold exports rising and increased commercial loans as to 2,800 anticipated Q3 failures, totaling about 30 million liabilities. Manufacturing failures about 11 million, trading concerns 17.6 million. Iron and silk sectors unsure. cotton prices rise. iron and steel show no price change. railroad stocks softened. Canada and U S failures lower than last year.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Liverpool
United States
Canada
Must Close Their Stores In North End Hebrew Colony
Boston officials order over 150 Hebrew storefronts in the North End to close on Sundays citing city rules. The move sparks widespread reaction as a legal battle over religious tolerance and Sabbath observance has dragged through Massachusetts courts for seven years. A further test case is expected to be filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Board of Police
North End
United States
Massachusetts
Shipwrecked Crew and Vessel Near Mobile
A schooner Meteor commanded by Captain D W Davis was wrecked on the Mexican coast. The captain and crew reached land and were taken aboard the schooner Lizzie M Eels, bound for Mobile. No word has come from the Eels, and concern for her safety grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Og Moniz
Als
Meteor
D. W. .Davis
Mexico
Lizzie M. Eels
Mobile
Denver Dispatch Praises Panaton Route System
In Denver on September 10 a traveler extols the Chicago railroad, noting its civil staff, comfortable rides, and punctual service. He praises the Panatten Route as superior for trips to Saint Paul, Omaha, and Kansas City, and claims it reached Denver ahead of schedule.
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Bate
Denver
Chicago
Panatten
Sineapolis
Omaha
Karisas City
Customer questions assistant fate. barber quits day work
Dialogue notes a customer asking what happened to the assistant, the barber replies he started for himself and is tired of daily toil. A quip about paying by the thousand words is added, reflecting Life magazine humor, with a stray line about heaven and excursion rates from Texas Siftings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tere
Texas Siftings
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Other Patented Remedies
A compact ad column cites Hall's Catarrh Cure priced 7c, BreEcham's Pill for constipation at 10c and 2c, and a free book offer via druggists. It includes brief quotes about patience with slander, a proverb on truth, and a light remark about love and Sunday sleep.
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Labor Bureau of
Auditorium
Palmer House
Old Colony
Studebaker
Grand Pacific Hotel
Board of Trade
Potter Palmer
Spirit Lake
Dun’s Commercial Review
Hall
Piso
M. G. Blunt
Sprague, Wash
Hare
Hood
de Long
Walter Baker & Go. Limited
Industrial
Hse
Csitio
Europe
America
Bea Teulautns
Dorchester
Mast
Walter Baker & GO. Ltd
Maes
Rae Eave
Ad Morse Bros
Canton
USA
Forviak Ancen
Daspee
Wational Rae
Soearvaan
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