The Big Battle for Chicago Political Control
In Chicago the sprawling primary fight draws wide interest as voters choose among aspirants for State Attorney and Governor. Lewis Rinaker is forecast to win the Republican nomination for State's Attorney, while Edward F. Dunne leads the Democratic slate, amid battles over taxes and water works, and controversy over street name changes and local improvements.
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Chicago Telephone Controversy Splits City Over Rates
Chicagoans face a battle over telephone rates as critics accuse the Telephone Trust of profiting at the public’s expense. Editors cite dividends and rising charges, urging aldermen to order an audit and lower universal rates while questioning ties between city officials and the monopoly.
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Rinaker Fate Hangs on April Nine Nomination
The article cites Rinaker as having phenomenal strength and likely nomination on April 9 by a large vote. It criticizes the Board of Local Improvements for backing contractors over taxpayers and notes high general tax increases this year.
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