Chicago Telephone Rates Fight Sparks Municipal Debate
City critics accuse the Chicago Telephone Company of exploiting subscribers, citing 8 percent annual dividends on 27 million capital and a conflict with parent Bell. Editorials urge competition to curb high rates, noting alleged abuses and bribery findings unrelated to Chicago but cited to illustrate corporate influence.
Mayor backs study on city phone system reform
Mayor Harrison ordered a new report on the telephone situation. The expert’s report in council hands favored raising rates and a general contribution to the needs of the phone group. It claimed the Chicago branch of the monopoly is owned body and soul by the company.
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Telephone Monopoly Criticizes City Rates and Trust Power
The piece denounces the Chicago Telephone Company for nickel a day phones charging higher city rates while touting suburban gains. It condemns the Telephone Trust for stifling competition, seeks rate relief from aldermen, and calls for punishing the trust along with political corruption. It also mentions Barber Asphalt Company influence and endorses Maclay Hoyne and Lyndon Evans for office, praising Malato's legal record and public service.
Telephone Rates Fight in City Presses Pay Before Calls
An editorial rails against the Bell Telephone monopoly pushing for rate hikes and pay-before-service. It argues aldermen should resist corporate pressure, urges cheaper service, notes fire marshal concerns, and endorses candidates seen as favorable to public utility reform. It cites bonds and profits to illustrate the perceived immorality of squeezing Chicago residents.
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