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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1912
Page
1
A Chicago Eagle critique declares the Cook County Democratic machine smashed, naming La Salle Hotel and Briggs House factions, and notes an energized drive for Wilson in the West led by Charles H. Wacker. It condemns Bell Telephone’s rate proposals and urges competition to curb monopoly power.
Public utility expert Bemis reports a remote chance of rate reductions as the City Council weighs a challenge to the Telephone Trust. Mayor Harrison backs dual service for cheaper, better options while the Automatic company fights to maintain its franchise amid ongoing complaints of wrong numbers and poor service.
The Telephone Trust assaults Mayor and aldermen fighting for public rights against monopoly power. Grafters' Union seeks more from Illinois Tunnel Company after $5.0 billion in equipment. Threats of beating incumbents who back rate hikes surface as rumors spread about city leaders.
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