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NO COMPETITION IN CHICAGO TELEPHONE FIGHT
The article details a nearly full takeover bid by Bell and Automatic interests, seeking to consolidate and raise rates, with discussion of a $5 million value, 90 percent Chicago company ownership by AT&T, and the plan to charge 30 000 Tunnel Company subscribers at Chicago rates. Aldermanic opposition mounts as the proposal is tabled, while calls for state control and renewed reform echo amid graft accusations and public utility concerns.
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Bell and Automatic
Ald. Merriam
Chicago
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Tunnel Company
Bell
Tunnel
Chicago Company
Chicago Phone Company
Ad. Merriam
General Utilities Company
Ald
Merriam
Police
Fire Department
Health Department
Building Department
Public Works Department
Special Assessment Department
Harrison
Legislature
Park Boards
Phone Trust