Campaign Nears End in Chicago as Voters Prepare
Chicago voters face a tight finish to a heated spring campaign with parties pushing turnout for contenders in all wards. Mayor Harrison proposes enabling legislation for a merger of surface and elevated lines while state and national races shape up with Dems and Republicans counting seats in Congress and county boards.
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Democratic speakers to address Cook County meetings
The Cook County Democratic central committee announced candidates for local offices and upcoming speaker appearances. A city garbage reduction plant bid drive drew 50 to 18 votes amid concerns over contract timing and the Chicago Reduction Company. A council panel cited alleged graft in city hall estimated at over five thousand dollars yearly.
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John M. O'Connor
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Francis D. Connery
Leo J. Doyle
E. N. Zoline
45Th Avenue
Chicago Reduction Company
Telephone Trust Faces Public Battle Over Rates and Expert Bemis
Chicago residents rally against the Telephone Trust demanding lower rates and faster service. They question City Council expert Bemis and urge adoption of Automatic service for privacy and reliability. Reforms call for recall laws and public control to curb monopolistic practices.
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Chicago
E. W. Bemis
Council Committee On Gas, Oil, and Electric Light
Brother Bemis
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