Water meters and politics in Chicago Heights
A local battle pits a municipal electric plan against the North Shore Electric Company with water meter graft accusations. The piece criticizes the Manufacturers Association, notes gerrymandered districts, and outlines Democratic and Republican county tickets with emphasis on upcoming registration and elections.
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