Dunne Victory Seen in Illinois Governor Race
Democratic candidate Edward F Dunne is forecast to win Illinois governorship by about 120000 votes, with Cook County delivering at least 85000 and downstate support around 35000. The piece touts Dunne as honest and anti trust, urges voting next Tuesday, and cites tax reform and public utility rate fairness as key issues.
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Trust
Dunne
William L. O'Connell
Judge Dunne
Cook County
O'Connell
Illinois
Roosevelt
Deneen
Funk
State Board of Equalization
Edward F. Dunne
Altgeld
Mlinois
Telephone competition split at Chicago as people back automatic line
Chicago debates telephone service as supporters of the Automatic company claim superior reach and cheaper rates versus the Bell monopoly. Mayor Harrison notes dual systems can offer better service and aldermen see growing public favor for automatic lines while council settles park bonds and plans new public facilities.
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Automatic Telephone Company
Bell
Chicago
Illinois Tunnel Telephone Company
Harrison
Chicago Tunnel Company
Bell Company
New Automatic Company
Sanitary District
Drainage Board
Chicago Calls for Lower Telephone Rates by One to Two Cents
Chicago residents press for rate cuts claiming a penny or two per call would cut costs for users while keeping the telephone company profitable. An April 16 1912 ad promotes $14,000,000 in bonds and cites earnings rising from $3,129,288 in 1900 to $12,678,890.57 in 1911, arguing public share in prosperity.
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Chicago
Chicago Aldermen Demand Ringing Off Telephone Trust
Citizens urge aldermen to curb the Telephone Trust’s control over city service. They cite ear drum destroying service, wrong numbers, inattentive operators, slow connections, and high rates. They demand rate reductions and promote competition to curb monopoly.
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Telephone Trust
Chicago
The Telephone Trust Criticized for Poor Chicago Service
A public critique accuses the Telephone Trust of stifling competition and neglecting customers in Chicago. It cites wrong numbers, busy signals for nonbusy lines, and impertinent or incompetent operators, arguing the system is antiquated and profit driven.
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Trust
Chicago
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Tlliois
Noble Telephone Company
West Chicago Park Commissioners
Park Board
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Michigan Avenue
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