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Telephone rates and monopoly pressure in Chicago debates
The piece argues the Telephone Trust seeks higher rates and broad pay in advance fees including emergency calls, while opponents threaten political consequences for aldermen who back rate hikes. It cites national press on competition and cheaper systems in New York and Detroit, urging public action and reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telephone Trust
Rifie
Chicago American
New York Times
New York City
Armour
Great Packet
Chicago
New York
United States
Citisen
Aes
Gesett
Harriman
Kennedy Todd
de Forest
Subway
Bell
National Post Office
Council Committee
American Telephone Trust
Charles F. DeWoody
Department of Justice Secret Service
Bell Telephone
Wickersham
Bel Syndicate
DeWoody
Detroit
Common Council