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Newspaper

Chicago Eagle

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1912

Page

2

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.

Chicago American Telephone American Telephone Trust Bell Telephone Company Local Telephone Company Western Electrical Company Harrison Council Chicago Telephone Company Chica 0 Bernard B. Sunny Telephone Trust

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.

Chicago Daily News Information Bureau Inquirer Hugh Nickels

Chicago Cook County Democracy Officers and Congressional Committees

Long list of officials and committee members for the Cook County Democratic Organization in Chicago. Includes President Miles J. Devine, Secretary Robert B. Burke, Treasurer Peter Crot, and numerous district and executive committee members across all congressional districts.

Chicago Cook County Miles J. Devine Robert B. Burke Peter Crot Thomas J.powers James H. Far

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