Dunne Expected to Win Illinois Governor Race
Democratic nominee Judge Edward F. Dunne levels broad support across Illinois with calls for initiative and referendum and anti graft measures while Governor Deneen faces sharp criticism from foes like Senator Funk. Bryan plans Chicago speeches as Illinois Supreme Court blocks voting machines in favor of paper ballots beyond precinct use.
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Viene Dunne
Joliet
Democratic Party
State Board of Equalization
Public Utilities Commission
Deneen
Funk
Progressive Party
Judge Dunne
Iroquois Club
Illinois
Illinois Supreme Court
Chicago
Morton D. Hull
Franklin 8. Catlin
Election Commission Era
Edward F. Dunne
Aldermen Demand Final Report From Telephone Expert
City lawmakers press for release of the second report on Chicago telephone rates after two years delay. Aldermen question the expert’s assurances as officials warn of possible consequences and insist the document be delivered within three days for printing.
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Alderman Block
Corporation Counsel
Chicago aldermen Bid to Break Telephone Trust Hold
Citizens urge aldermen to curb the Telephone Trust complaining of high rates poor service and wrong numbers. They insist on competition to relieve Chicago residents from the monopoly and call for rate reductions and improved telephonic connections.
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Chicago
City Council Authority Over Chicago Telephone Franchise
The Chicago Telephone Company must comply with any city council order regulating charges or equipment as required by its franchise. Section 7 states the council acts as one of the controlling bodies.
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Jack” Johnston
Marshall Field & Co
Washington Street
Committee On Judiciary
Chicago Telephone Company
Chicago
Chicago demands lower telephone rates and bonds offer
Chicago residents call for a one cent per call rate or at most two percent. A full page ad from April 15, 1912 quotes a telephone bond issue of 14 million dollars and cites earnings rising from 3,129,288 in 1900 to 12,678,390.57 in 1911, arguing the public should share in the gains.
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Chicago
Call for Cheaper Telephone Service Continues
The article argues that Telephone Trust dividends rob the people through high rates and that rate reductions are inevitable. It criticizes a city council for compromising public rights and vows ongoing battle to secure cheaper service until victory.
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Telephone Trust
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