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Chicago street railway settlement urged for April vote
Editorial argues for approving new ordinances to bring street railway franchises under City Council control after a three year rebuilding period. It highlights track expansion targets, oversight by engineers, and protections against favoritism, praising city leaders and condemning the prior condemnation program as ineffective. It also notes health concerns tied to meat inspections and beef trust critique.
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Chicago
City Railway Company
Chicago Railways Company
Board of Supervising Engineers
Dunne
Messia, Cooley, Arnold and du Pont
Walter L. Fisher
Dunnewig
Werno
Health Department
Union Stock Yards