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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1912
Page
1
A fierce blast against the so called Conocracy, termed the Utilities Democracy, which aims to strip Chicago of home rule and install a state public service commission to set rates for gas, electric, rail, and subway companies. The piece labels key figures, cites past graft, political deals, and hints at targeting opponents, with references to Chicago politics, gas shutoffs, and a controversial street case on North Union Street.
An argument asserts the Conocracy seeks state power to fix rates for gas, transit, electricity, and more, stripping Chicago of home rule. It claims the conspiracy trades support for key Democratic tickets to back a powerful state commission. The piece warns the state’s age and continued existence are due to such political maneuvering.
The piece notes a state commission defining Union and Erie street land at 2,268 square feet for 101.16 yearly rent, calls Conocracy Electric Company a high price provider to the Red Light district, and details Judge Dunne’s election bid team including Samuel Alschuler Ben Caldwell Fred Kern A S Frasier and Fred H Rawson as campaign figures.
The Chicago Tunnel Company automatic system defeats the Telephone Trust in a public dispute over service quality and subscriber counts. Mayor Harrison supports dual competition, arguing it yields cheaper, better service. Officials cite audit findings and court opinions upholding the Automatic company franchise against forfeiture attempts.
A political grouping urges voters to back a legislative majority to strip Chicago of home rule and transfer power over gas, electric lights, and railroads to state control. They criticize the Utilities Democracy and accuse incumbents of incompetence and prioritizing dividends over public service.
A bitter campaign charges the Telephone Trust with opposing Mayor J Ogden Armour and aldermen fighting for public rights. The piece accuses the trust of dirt throwing and threats against any alderman voting to raise rates while noting the Illinois Tunnel Company has spent billions in equipment and that residents may not be Chicagoans at the next election. A new report on the telephony books is ordered as scrutiny continues.
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