Illinois public utilities order probes streetcar seating plan
William J. O Connell’s Illinois Public Utilities Commission mandates Chicago surface lines to provide seats for all riders within sixty days with exceptions for rush hours and to reroute cars for loop capacity. The commission hints at retaining jurisdiction for modifications and urges future equipment plans and a subway plus boulevard work as recommended city actions.
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Arbitration delay and wage talks marked in city updates
Mayor Thompson urges deferring elevated railroad wage arbitration until after January 1 and proposes that the 98 wage and working condition differences be tackled by Division No. 308 of the union and elevated lines officials. The piece also notes Tenth District Democrats eye Frank J. Graham for Congress and references a range of political and civic items including church and temperance actions plus labor and rail issues.
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Board of Arbitration
Frank J. Graham
Andrew J. Graham
Noted Illinois Legislative Extracts Stir Public Interest
A Daily Papers roundup highlights sensational gossip about state lawmakers and officials across multiple departments. The feature surveys public office conduct, naming prominent figures and alleged improprieties while stressing ongoing investigations and political jockeying.
Public Life and Reform Efforts Highlighted by Youth League
The Young Men's Legislative Reform League announces a major push for legislative reform. It distributes clippings from Chicago newspapers The Daily News The American and The Record-Herald dated February 21 detailing public life and political performance across Illinois.
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Chicago American
Chicago Record-Herald
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Demver Pass Demands Stir Interstate Inquiry
The Interstate Commerce Commission issued a supplemental report on an inquiry into free railroad transportation amid allegations that John Denvir signed letters threatening action after failing to secure passes. Denvir denied signing the letters while a Burlington official warned of political retaliation.
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Doc
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Tinels
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Dente
Interstate Commerce Commission
Western Railroads
Dotnet
Denvir
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Denmett
Chicago
Witness Central
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Lake Front
83Rd Street
Randolph Street
Tlinois
Jolt
Burlington
Public Utilities Commission
Burlington Road
John ‘T. Denvir
Denvir Threat Letter Reply Prompts Receiver Warning
A historical letter exchange shows Chester Mo and Burlington officials pressuring Senator Denvir. The Burlington lawyer warned Denvir that after the committee finishes its work, his fate lies with a receiver. A commissioner’s report concludes Denvir did and notes the tense interactions.
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