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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1913
Page
1
The long running water meter controversy in Chicago reappears as critics charge city waste and graft while defending abundant water supply. Reports note funds diverted from the water fund to other departments and propose using revenues to expand the system instead.
Community voices oppose a 20 percent city employee pay cut while preserving a 700000 payoff to raise Phone Trust salaries. The piece argues against corporate subsidy, urging rate rebates, a referendum on phone charges, and vigilance at the alderman level amid calls for genuine home rule vs phone rule. It cites Chicago Telephone Company dividends, city duties, and political candidates amid a push for lower rates and public control.
Aldermen discuss upcoming schedules set to begin in early April with attention on telephony costs. An expert notes the state rate fix and trusts expenditures, while the city seeks the remaining surplus of 700000 dollars after depreciation claims.
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