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Invention Aims to Replace Street Car Conductors
Charles R. Bartfes of the Sandusky Star describes a new device for street railways. A rear turnstile door allows one entrant at a time and locks after passage. A five cent slot unlocks the door and records fare. departures are timed and recorded. Brass slugs may replace tickets for bulk discounts. a magnetic barrier blocks iron or steel sugar. The system would cut conductor salaries and log fares during rushes. He sent drawings to the patent office and expects cars soon.
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Charles R. Bartfes
The
Sandusky Star
Barnes
Patent Office