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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1899
Page
2
City Council probes the Gas Trust as Judiciary Committee reviews a fiery report. Historic 1805 veto messages reveal alleged bribery as the gas monopoly push tied to a consolidation bill. Governor Altgeld denounces the scheme and warns taxpayers of higher rates.
A heated discussion criticizes gas company consolidation and frontage laws, alleging monopoly aims. The speech condemns price hikes and warns of delays until July 1 as a tactic to raise rates, naming Senator Case and referencing Chicago gas price increases and past prosecutions.
Citizens urge repeal of the Consolidation and Frontage Bills citing bribery and monopoly by the Gas Trust. They warn of a $3 per 1 000 feet gas rate after July 1, 1899, and stress that hospitals orphans and soldiers' widows suffer under the trust. Chicago city officials press the legislature to act now.
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