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Telephone monopoly sparks Chicago push for cheaper service
A sprawling attack on Chicago's telephone monopoly argues for competition and cheaper service led by Armour and backed by New York investors. It claims the Bell system exploits suburban users with high rates while advocates point to New York and Chicago subway receivers as models of automatic, low-cost service. The piece warns aldermen against rate hikes and urges a public franchise to a low-cost automatic operator.
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