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Clark Fight Deepens as Labor Attacks Clark and Auto Deaths Rise
A Chicago period piece notes Champ Clark losing ground as labor elements denounce him over union tensions with his newspapers. Mayor Harrison urges council action after 65 auto deaths and 1,348 serious injuries in 15 months, cites bike and streetcar dangers, and calls for lighting and potential gear limits. The piece critiques officeholder graft, reform groups, and opinions on telephone rates, schools, and municipal issues amid national convention prep.
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