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Newspaper

Chicago Eagle

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1912

Page

2

Telephone charges spark Chicago protest against rates and control

Citizens rail against nickel telephones and rate hikes as the Chicago Telephone Company and Western Electrical Company, both part of the Bell monopoly, face criticism for high local fees and limited competition. An aldermanic inquiry and a proposed complaints bureau are urged to protect consumers.

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Telephone trust critique and county office listings unfold

A critical editorial denounces the Bell telephone monopoly and calls for rate reductions and antitrust action led by Justice Department figures. It urges Chicago aldermen to curb high charges, cites dividend levels, and links public works and governance with reform. The piece lists county and city offices and staff across Chicago government, urging accountability and broader political change.

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