Trustful Billings' Bill Sparks Chicago Gas Fight
Chicago residents press for gas competition to cut prices and improve lighting while accusing the Gas Trust of blocking mains. Alderman Neagle urges a constitutional test of consolidation and protests the People’s Gas scheme as a monopoly.
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Chicago
Conneil
Gas ‘Trust
TSS
Tino
Yielan Bubward
Bureau of Spe
Bhcott
Doss
John F. Neagle
Ustuners’ Gas Company
People’s Gas Light and Coke Company
Equitable Gas Company
People’s Gas Company
Gas Trust Bribery Foe Faces Springfield Probe
A reader says the Gas Trust funds bribery in Springfield and urges a grand jury to investigate the warehouse bill and legislative bribery. He cites plans to repeal gas underfranchise laws and accuses lawmakers of acting under Trust influence while calling for accountability and an end to corruption.
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Einai
Tony
Chicago
Gas Trust
Springfield
California
Troue
Sangunion
State Board of “Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners
Sangamon County
Altgeld Allies Rally as 1896 Democrats Return to Carter
Chicago era politics scene details a talmudic scramble with Mayor hopefuls, ex Governor Altgeld riding new backing from 75000 former Democrats, while Harrison’s stock rises amid party splits. The piece cites West Town Board concerns, reformist groups, and a push for investigation into auditing practices and party realignments.
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Gal Wiel
Dante Joba
Milne
Witeh
Vie
Detocraey
Denmweriey
Willian C. Goudy
Migelda Ostart Ff
Kew
Iren Altgeld
Lincoln Park
Attgeld
Ted
Altgeld
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Armour
Board of Trade
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Tas Trust
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McConnell
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Friends of the Gas Trust
Joe Lotta
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Rhemi
Vites
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Hess Laand Shell
Ce siNey Ternal
County Board of Review
Union League
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Von
W. Upham
Tary Tay O. West
Medelaim
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Upham
Menehai
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Bar Association
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