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Mayor backs subways as cure for Chicago transit
In his annual city message Mayor Harrison denounces current surface and elevated lines as inadequate and urges an independent subway system connected to existing routes. He links politics to police corruption and calls for civil service reform, while criticizing tolls, rates, and a looming fight over an Illinois Central and South Park Board agreement.
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Chicago
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Littler
Illinois Central Railroad
South Park Board
Harbors Committee
Local Transportation Committee
Coughlin
Telephone Trust
J. Ogden Armour
Illinois Tunnel Company
Grafters Union