Chicago Telephone Trust in dispute over rates and proposed public vote
City politics inflamed as Aldermen clash with the Telephone Trust over proposed rate hikes and a public policy vote. The piece details alliances, committee makeups, and potential candidates tied to 1911 1912 election dynamics while praising Armour and the push for cheaper automatic service.
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Chicago Telephone Company
Bauler
Telephone Trust
Chicago
J. Ogden Armour
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Harrison
Council
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New York Times
New York City
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Klondike
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Kennedy Todd
de Forest
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Coburn Wins Superior Court Judge Seat in Chicago Race
John J. Coburn gains strength as a superior court judge candidate amid general praise for upright business methods. The piece notes strong local figures including Matt Aller of Home Brewery and lawyer Granville W. Browning, with focus on electoral maneuvering and city issues.
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Andrew J. Ryan
Superior Court
Clyde A. Morrison
John J. Coburn
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