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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-09-21
Il. Wilson. Arthur Meeker, 8. Nc.
Roberts and l.. A. Carton.

l.. Wilson. Arthur Meeker, 8. Nc.
Roberts and l.. A. Carton.
The Board Of Review should sum.
mon the following well-knOwn citizens
and interrOgate them with reference
to the amount of stock In foreign COR.
poratIons owned In Chicago. which
they have knowledge Of:
j. Ogden Armour.
Louis +. Swift.
John A. SpoOr.
Laurence 4. Carton.
Arthur Meeker.
Mr.. Swift ana Mr.. Armour are both
reported to he publlc.splrlted.
They should both be willing to help
In this matter.
They can, II they will, help a great
deal by telling the Board OF Review
what they know.
Mr.. Armour Is director In the fol-
lowing corporations and the Board OF
Review, II 1t wishes, can ascertain how
much stock he owns In each, or what
ChlcagOans do own 1t, as 1t Is taxable :
Armour car lines,
Armour Grain Company,
Central Leather Company,
G. II. Hammond Company,
Hammond Packing Company,
National Packing Company,
United States Leather Company,
Chicago, Milwaukee 4 st. Paul Rail
way Company,
Fort Worth Stock Yards Company,
Fort Worth, Texas.
Hutchinson Packing Co., Hutchinson
Kansas,
Northwestern National Fire Insur
ance Company, Of Milwaukee. Wis
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-09-21
THE PUBLIC BE

Ing to the public that the concern Is
really a great public institutional q
certain kind.
Then again. Marshall Field & Com
pany are In favor Of high pressure
water system which will cost the tax.
payers millions of dollars to install.
But We do not hear Of small mer.
chants shouting for high pressure water
system.
The collection Of over S3,O0O.OO0 al.
legged back taxes against the estate "a
the late Marshall Field was urged
upon the Board Of Review by the iii.
nOis Tax Reform Association.
Marshall Field. the association In
sIsts. never paid more than 10 per cent
Oh his fair share Of taxes on his per
sOnal property. lie was. 1t Ii further
charged. permitted to cvade the pay
mcnt OF over s?.OOO,OOO taxes during
the last eight years of his life. "Al
Of this" the letter says. "was made
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-09-21
GOODRICH TRANSIT co.

fresh water commerce. 1t IL the big
gest aud best dock In the greatest city
on the whole chain Of the great lakes.
What do you suppose the Goodrich
folks pny the city for this valuable
property!
Only 5000 year rental!
From period to period the lease has
been renewed. WITHOUT ADVER.
TISEMENT. and always at the same
old figure.
The last lease or agreement" was
drawn up by the city bureau Of com.
pensatiOn. It IL Of date OF May !.
1909. and runs for three years, or until
1900.
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The leasing by the city Of the great
Goodrich dock, east Of Rush street
bridge, for the portly sum Of 5000 per
year. without advertising for bids,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-09-21

astounds everyone. In the opinion Of
able lawyers, the very fact that bids
were not advertised for invalldatcs the
lease. This lease Ia worth from
$4,000 to 100000 a year to the city,
rs 1t is the very best dock property on
the whole chain of lakes. Several people
would gladly bid S3O.OO0 for 1t II they
were given a chance. This sort OF
business is played out with the public
and the facts once understood will
arouse a storm Of Indignation.
The Goodrich gang have oil their
steamboats, registered fr0M Duluth,
Minnesota. from which port thsy
"hail." although they do not run to II.
1t Ia alleged that this crowd hail"
their vessels from Duluth to ESCAPE
taxation In Chicago, and yet Chicago
furnishes them with police. fire and
other protection.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-09-21

dodgers In Chicago to warrant him In
going before the grand jury upon az.
teen minutes notice.
THE corporation Counsel's once In.
tends to keep stcnograpl,er In at.
tendance at tho sessions Of the Board
OF Review from now on" declared Mr..
Hill. THAT stenographer will be used
for securing q verbatim record Of per.
sons Of wealth who make statements
before the board In support Of q claim
for reduction Of their taxes
1T Is a hard problem to decide lust
where to begin, because nearly every.
body seems to think lightly Of their
oaths when they come to discus. the
value Of their personal property with
taxing officials. However, 1t u q tact
that 1 already possess evidence sum.
Client to justify me In appearing before
the grand jury In fifteen minutes. Il
Is also highly probable that tux dodg.
Ing will be brought before the alton
ton Of the grand Jurors before the pre-
ent hearing ends"
In tho meantime, the poor real estaAs
owners Of Chicago are getting the foil
benefit Of the tax lodging tactics Of
the big milllonaIrea Real estate taxee
were never 30 high In Chcaso's his
tory. The poor man must pay. but IL
rich fellow escapes with bis untaxed
fortune.
Henry r. Darlington should give I'D
what he knows when the Board OF
Review asks him.
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One Of the taxing officials of Cook
County says that 1t Is discretionary
with taxing officers us to what they
shall Tux. Is It? Who gave them this
discretionary power? Not the laws OF
Illinois.
~SA
j. Ogden Armour would make q
startling and valuable Board of Re.
view witness.
Arthur Mceker could tell the Board
OF review who owns stock In Ohlcaeo.
IN the following corporations. Of which
he Is a director:
Union Stock Yards.
Chicago Junction Railway.
q. II. Hammond Company.
National Packing Company.
Peoples Trust 4 Savings Bank.
The packers have been buying cattle
subject to post mortem." They will
soon IND out that they have been pay.
ing taxes subject to post norton and
That tho people are about ready to
hold the examination.
~
Sam. McIsoberts and j. Ogden Ar.
mour are good names to conjure by and
please don't forget Louis Il. Swift.
Arthur Meeker should furnish the
facts when questioned by the Board OF
Review.
|
Don't forget that before this fight
Is over, that over twenty millions of
dollars In back taxes will have been
collected.
%G~
Laurence A. Carton would be nm
excellent man for the Board of Re.
View to consult.
~SA
What Interest deserves the most hen.
eft from the fire department? Every.
body knows that 1t Is the packing in
terest. Why, then, should the packing
Interest keep back the twenty millions
or dollars in taxes belonging to the
people?
%e
Louis II. Swift would not have to
tell anything about Lake Forest as
sessments II called before the Board
q Of Review. He could Just tell what he
L =
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-09-21

The Goodrich Transit Company II a
corporation organized under the laws
Of the State Of Maine. Capital stock,
100000.
Every dollars worth Of this stock
owned In Chicago IL taxable here. The
Reviewers should call A. w. Goodrich
and ask him who owns 1t. Mr.. Good.
rich ought to know and the people want
to know.
~
Who does the fine work for the
Goodrich Steamboat gang ut the City
Hall?
1t Is not generally known that the
dock used by the great Goodrich inter.
ests Is city property. 1t Is at River
street. with a dock frontage Of 352
feet. with Il depth ranging from 10 to
l3 feet.
This dock Is the very State street OF
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-09-21
l|1A

Millions of dollars that belong In
the public treasury have been wrong
fully withheld from the peoples use
by derelict Oiiicials-to use no stronger
term. These millions would give Va
plenty of money to double our police
force; would give our firenen eight
hours work a day; would provide one
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-09-21

full seat for every child DESTROYS Of
attending the public schools and would
provide a large number Of kindergar.
tens. public baths ana other public
necessities.
The Board of Review must make the
packing interest pay Its just share of
the taxes.
40
Real estate taxes are very high and
will stay high for the next four years.
The rich Tux dodgers, who get out OF
paying their just personal taxes are
responsible for this.
~6A
Perhaps the Board of Review will do
ncshing this year with the tax matters
mentioned on the second page of this
paper. But you can bet on one thing
without fear Of losing and that Is. that
before this fight Is over twenty millions
Of back taxes will be collected by the
people.
1884
Every small shop keeper and every
mechanic who has little saved has
to pay taxes upon that little. But
| rich holder of stocks In outside coITO-
ratlons escape Scott free.
Equal and just taxation with no
lodging on the part of rich stOckhold.
ers Is what the people demand.
The Armour estate assessed on
100000 and the Field estate on over
$13,O0OO0O makes quite contrast.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-09-21

IOtnI ..... ........ sSlO'SUNUU
These figures take no notice Of Tho
fae. that the Insurance IL supposed TO
cover but 80 per cent Of the real value.
which would make the asseasors' val.
uation appear about $l4yO00O0O ahy Of
tho true figure.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-09-21

The Armour Tank Line carries
grease to most of the soap makers of
the country outside of Chicago. 1t Is
big thing In itself, and should not
forget the tax collector.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-09-21

good by the smaller taxpayers Of Chi.
cago to their great loss and injury"
Marshall Field & Company are only
valued at $6.OOO.0OO by the assessors.
and taxed on one.ffth Of 1t. In view
Of this fact. It Is Interesting to note
The insurance carried by this iirm.
which Is as follows:
State street section ....... .$i.OOO.0OO
Wabash avenue section go. 100000
Wholesale ................. 3.OOO.OOO
Madison street ............. !O0OO
Fixtures ............ ...... $4,000
Warehouse, Polk street and
the River ................ 100000
-
Total Sf6 nm ON
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Omaha Packing Company,


Prusslan National Insurance Com.
pany, Of Stettln Germany.
Mr.. Louis +. Swift Is a director In
the following. How much stock does
no own? At oil events he can give the
Board Of Review much valuable In.
formation:
Union Stock Yards Company.
Fowler Brothers, Limited.
Libby, Mcneil and Libby.
National Packing Company.
st. Louis National Stock Yards Com.
pany.
Swift's Refrigerator Transportation
Company.
Hollis Cold Storage Company.
Illinois Cattle Company.
Mechanical Manufacturing Company.
South San Francisco Land and In.
vestment Company.
Springfield Provision Company.
Swlft's Fertilizer Works.
Western Meat Company.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-09-21

Equal and just taxation with no
lodging on the part of rich stockhold.
ers Is what the people demand.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-09-21

Louis Il. Swift would not have to
tell anything about Lake Forest as
sessments II called before the Board
Of Review. He could Just tell what he
knows about personal property owned
In Chicago.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-09-21

VIII Corporation Counsel Brundage
get after Armour, Swift and the rest
Of the boys? Assistant Corporation
Counsel John W. Hill startled his
hearers in the chamber where the
Board of Review was meeting by de!
claring that he has already secured
sufficient evidence against wealthy tax
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-09-21

The Armour estate assessed on
100000 and the Field estate on over
$13,O0O,O 900 makes quite a contrast.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-09-21

The Board Of Review must make thu
packing interest pay Its just share o.
the taxes.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-09-21

Samuel McHoberts should tell al
when called before the Board of Re
view.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-09-21

What interest deserves the most ben.
eft from the fire department? Every.
body knows that 1t is the packing in
terest. Why, then, should the packing
interest keep back the twenty millions
or dollars In taxes belonging to the
people?
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-06

The election furnished quite surprise the Republicans
yesterday resulting did the reimbursement of Gov James H.
Higgins increased plurality and the largest given
candidate Rhode Island the election of Charles
Sisson lieutenant by than plurality
Beated Pawucke where election officials
strangely Slow show that Gov Higgins plurality is 24o8
while Lieut..
Gov Jackson got fewer than given Gov Utter.
The of the Republican ticket Attorney General
Secretary General Treasurer Read
reelected by reduced pluraities.
Woonsocket reversed herself and elected Republican
while Central Falls Topped the Democrats eecting Riley
mayor Kenyon, Republican, reelected at Pawtucket.
and cities and lieutenant
and for governor by districts in this city follows
Continued Page Five)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-06
WIFE CURIOUS
To KNOW IF She D
Be MISSED

Hillsdale. Mich. Nov 6.-"1 just
wanted to see how he would act when
I came back" is one OF the reasons
Mrs. william Packard gave I'm ex-
planation OF her mysterious absence
of several days from home. The he
referred to is William Packard. her
husband.
one day last month. when Packard
can,e home as usual for dinner, Mrs.
Packard was gone Inquiries among
her neighbors as to her possible wnero-
abouts were futile. A search In town
resulted in nothing. Packard grew
alarmed, and knowing that his wife
was an ardent Rebekah. and that the
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs were meet
ing in state convention I'm Jackson, he
trace OF her. Although. as Mrs. Pack
ard explains. she was there. the hus-
band was unable TO locate her, and re-
turned home.
When Packard dropped In for dinner
at his daughters, Mrs. George Habel
AAAt "Wednesday, he found his villa
awaiting hin. Her explanation was
that she didn't suppose he would care
IL she went away, and that she had
I'm Hudson. Fred Britton. but when sfe
read In newspaper the furote her
mysterious lcavetaking had created In
Hiiisdsle. she thought better 20 return
e. nad good reasons for going away"
| said Mrs. Packard. but, honestly, I
didnl thsAx MY husband MOULD XaExx1s
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-06
NEW YORk'S
BANK TROUBLES
ARE SETTLED

New York. Nov 6.-Following an ex-
tended conference i'm the library of j.
Pierpont Morgan, in which prominent
New York bankers participated including
the heads OF the various trust companies
of the city and the officers OF the Trust
Company OF America and OF the Lincoln
Trust company, an important statement
was issued showing a final settlement of
banking conditions The statement fol-
lows:
THE committee OF the trust companies
Of New York city has had the assets OF
the Trust Company OF America and the
Lincoln Trust company examined by ex-
perts, who report that In their judgment.
on the present basis OF values. the assets
OF each company are sufficient 10 pay its
deposltors in full.
1T has been arranged that a majority
Of the stock of each company shall be
placed under the control OF a committee
composed OF Mr.. King. president OF the
Union Trust company. Mr.. Sheldon, presi-
dent OF the United states Trust company.
Mr. Marston, president OF the Farmers
Loan and Trust company; Mr. Water
bury. president of the Manhattan Trust
company: Mr.. Castles, president OF the
Guarantee Trust company and Mr. Wal
lace. president OF the Central Trust com
pany, who will act I'm an advisory ca
pacity and the necessary financial ar
rangement has bean made 10 snable both
companies 90 proceed with their business.
EDWARD KING,
Chairman committee of trustees"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-06

for n short time. He, Il was stated.
represented some small interests.
EVERY ONE SATISFIED
After the hearing every one seemed
satisfied with the outcome. The ap-
pontment Of such men as Mr.. Scott,
who is an expert in such matters, and
Senator Gardner gave assurance that
the depositors would know Just where
they art at. The position taken by
the big depositors was also considered
satisfactory.
PROTECTED DEPOSITORS.
Walter +. AngelL representing Re-
ceiVer Sweetland, began the discussion
by stating that the temporary receiver
had simply conserved the interests of
the depositors. He had deemed IL best
not to present statement at this time
or TO take any action that might inter-
lefe with the resumption Of business or
might embarass a permanent receiver
John Henshaw, counsel for the-IInian
Trust company, said that IL no him
ORANGES were placed in the way of the
company he believed II could resume
business and, OF course. pay everyone
IN 1ul u. While he wished 10 make no
promises the company felt Justified
from the assurances given by the demos
ltors ana big business concerns that II
mlght resume and all interested be sat
lshed. The clearing house had prom-
lsed' Mr.. Henshaw said, TO do every
thlng II could To assist He asked tnat
the temporary receiver be given foyr
weeks more TO adjust matters. IL he
Continued on Page Four)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-06
UNION TRUST co.
HAS . RECEIVERS
Judge Sweetand Continues Petition For Permanent
Recevershp Until Dec. and Names Rathbone
Gardner and James n. Scott Coadjutors to
c. S. SWeetland.

Presiding Justice Sweetland this morn
permanent receiver for the Union Trust
company to Dec. 7th. His honor deemed 1t
best to name three persons to act as
temporary receivers. So in addition to Cor
nelius 8. Sweetland the presiding justice
appointed Hon. Rathbone Gardner and
James NJ. Scott as coadjutor receivers with
Mr. Sweetland.
The court room and the corridors OF the
Benefit street floor of the county court
house were crowded with depositors and
attorneys representing depositors when
the court opened. Many attorneys had
hard work getting into the court room
and a large crowd OF depositors who were
without the walls of the room In which
the hearing was held tried in vain to hear
a word of the discussion.
Presiding Justice SHETLAND agreed with
the suggestions of counsel that the re-
port of the temporary receivers should he
full and definite. He directed that this re-
port be filed on or before Nov. Both
STATE INTERESTED.
The suggestion that there be two addi-
tional temporary receivers came from At.
torney General Greenough who said that
the state was interested as a depositor TO
the extent of about 100000.
There were plenty of suggestions
made Of names for additional receivers,
Henry f. Lippitt being spoken of by
several attorneys and he was, with
James NJ. Scott, endorsed by state
Treasurer Read. II was very evident
from the statement OF counsel for the
Union Trust company that the company
had strong hopes OF weathering the
present storm. Attorney William A.
Morgan was the only one disposed to
criticise the failure OF the temporary
receiver to present report at this
time. Arthur =. Sumner was the only
attorney or depositor who opposed the
continuing Of the temporary receiver
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-06
GIRLS CARRY
MAIL ON ROUTE
25 MILES LONG

keota. Ia. Nov. ga drive OF from p
To 20 miles a day, day in. day out. year
after year. winter and summer, through
rain and snow, and never miss Trip is
the work that IL being done by Misses
Pearl and Lettie Dillon OF this place.
These two girls are among the few
women mail carriers that Uncle sam mas
I'm the service.
Four years ago. when rural free deliv-
cry was Just getting firmly established.
the Misses Dlllon's father was compeled
to give up his work on account or SICK
ness The two girls were not SATISFIED
with earning 81 or s. a week.
friend jokingly suggested that they
apply for n position as rural route car
riers The Idea once started. and the pay
being $50 n month with prospects or
two girls were loath TO give IL up. and IL
was decided that Lettie would take the
examination and put In application for "A
route. When word came that she had
received the position. tho girls planned TO
40 together. or TO change around, one go-
ing one day and the other the next
Tho whole town gathered at the post
office TO see the women mail carriers
start of.
s!,srs.y af,.1 .l,s PcAsi xaa appointed
substitute and has In turn driven every
route out OF keota, and at the first open
ing will be appointed regular carrier.
In recounting their experiences the girls
have some interesting stories To tell.
Many times they have driven through
water over the buggy wheels. have been
caught in snow drifts, and have broken
down fences 10 cut through the fields,
on account OF the snow. They have had
several runaways. in WHICH the buggy
has been smashed up.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-06
MAYOR MCCARTHY
GIVEN EMPHATIC
REIMBURSEMENT

Mayor Patrick Mccarthy triumphanty reelected chief
of this city by the of Providence yesterday and
with him reelected Harbo Master John H. Mcguire
Oversee of the Poor Matthew Cummings both of whom received
largely increased puralite
Not only did the materially increase his that of
last but he received the largest Democratic
candidate for chief executive of Providence ward
the rockbbed Sixth
Mr. Addison p Munoe made splendid for treasurer
and time looked like a winner.
Continued Page Three)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-06

Girolano Longio, S5 years old. was run
over by three dump cars in the east end
OF the new tunnel this forenoon and re-
ceived injuries which caused his death a
few hours later.
Longio was employed as laborer and
was at work shoveling out the dirt and
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-06
SCH0OLSH|P
BOILERS
BURST
Fifteen Reported Killed and 80 In
jured on the Bluecher Today
at Murwick.

Kiel. Nov. s.-The boilers Of the Ger
man schoolship Bluecher exploded this
morning while the vessel was near Muir
wick
IL is reported that eight men were killed
and p injured.
Later IL was stated that 10 men had
been killed and 30 dangerously INJURED
by the explosion on board the Bluecher
which recently had been usei as re-
ceiving ship.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-06

North Carolina to
Maine and over the
Eastern Lake re-
region. The rainfall
has generally light,
however. The pres
sure has diminish
ed over the west.
aud n decided de-
preston c vers
Western Canada.
The weather is gen
orally fair from
the Mississippi val
ley westward. Tenn
peratures have risen
considerably over
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-06
R. HITCHCOCK,
THE ACTOR,
SEES JEROME

New York, Nov 6.-Raymond Hitch
cock. the actor, who disappeared several
days ago after he had been indicted on
charges preferred by several young girls.
appeared at the criminal courts building
today and went TO the office Of the dis
trict attorney.
Hitchcock is under bond 10 appear IN
court this afternoon.
Continued on Page Two)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-06
REPUBLICAN GOVERNOR
FOR KENTUCKY

Louisville. KY. Nov 6.-Returns from
10 out OF li9 counties indicate that the
majority OF Augustus T.. Wilson (R), for
governor over \. W. Hager tD), ls 1900.
The legislature is stu I'm doubt. but the
Democrats Will probably have "a small
ma Jority on joint ballot.
Semea II. Grtnstead was elected mayor
OF Louisville over owen Tyler by 1853.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-06
BAY STATE COUPLE
PROCURE LICENSE

Ono Bay State pair visited the city ha!,
this morning 20 signify their intentions
OF becoming one. The groom Is Michael
A. o'oara, q years old. OF Somerville.
Mass, n brakeman on the Boston L.,
ana his better half 10 Edith May Stevens
Of Everett, Mass, Is years old, the
daughter OF James r. Stevens, q steam
litter.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-06

FOR RECOUNT
N THE NINTH

An application for n recount OF the
votes cast for school committee in tho
Ninth ward was filed today with the
board OF canvassers and registration. The
Democratic candidate, Charles r. Doni-
lon. was defeated by Mr.. Ventrone. the
Republican nominee by le votes. accord
ing to the wartena ceSSnt