Uncle Sam to jail Chicago aldermen for anti trust conspiracy
A Chicago dispatch reports United States grand jury indictments loom for aldermen accused of conspiring with a telephone trust to violate Sherman anti trust laws. Special agents say strong evidence links aldermen and a Chicago telephone company merger plan, with other local groups also pressing for influence as cases move toward trial and possible jail terms.
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Water meters in every flat to raise rents in Chicago
A vocal critique of installing water meters in every flat in Chicago, arguing it would raise rents and living costs, enrich meter makers, and burden tenants while pointing to misused water funds and graft in the city water department. The piece urges state control and new pumping stations over local rules.
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