Telephone Monopolies and City Reform in Chicago Progress
A Chicago Daily News editorial critiques the Bell monopoly and calls for lower rates, public utility accountability, and a broader push for municipal reform. It highlights investigations by Justice Department agents, advocates for Measured Service, and proposed city improvements to curb corporate power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Council
Chicago
American Telephone Trust
Telephone Trust
United States
Charles F. DeWoody
Department of Justice Secret Service
Bell Telephone
Wickersham
Bell Syndicate
West
Chicago Daily News
Information Bureau
Inquirer
San Francisco
Oliver Grand Jury
Board of Supervisors
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company
Coenell
Chicago American
New York Times
New York City
Saab Ueneme Sa
New York
Citisen
Klondike
Bell
Armour
Sega
Math Company
Ne Ee
Rakaetof
Rifie
Washington Street
Fourth Street
South Water Street
First Street
Lake Street
Second Street
Randolph Street
Third Street
Madison Street
Fifth Street
Monroe Street
Sixth Street
Adams Street
Seventh Street
Jackson Boulevard
Eighth Street
van Buren Street
Ninth Street
Twelfth Street
North Side
Chicago Avenue
Division Street
North Avenue
Webster Avenue
Fullerton Avenue
Belmont Avenue
Washington
Madison
Monroe
Adams
Dunne Campaign Leads Across Classes of Voters
The piece notes Edward F. Dunne leading a broad voter rally for governor and outlines backing for Thomas A. Smyth as U S Senator. Albert G Wheeler is highlighted as highly esteemed in Chicago finance while the telephone trust is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward F. Dunne
Chicago
Albert G. Wheeler
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J. Lehmann
Trust
DeWoody
Detroit
Shelly Ge Aena
Caer
City Water Department
Water Meter Trust
Lake Shore
City Forester
Board of Local Improvements
Rinaker
Hea
Albert J. Hopkins
Illinois
James Hamilton Lewis
Alexander H. Revell
Roosevelt
Spencer Ward
William L. O'Connell
Edward J. Brundage
Sherman
Ator
Thomas A. Smyth
Ust
John J. Bradley