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Six Cent Street Car Fares in Houston Necessary to Maintain Adequate Service
The Houston Electric Company seeks a temporary fare increase to cover sharply rising maintenance costs and wage raises after World War I. It cites 1913-14 price spikes in materials and warns that without higher fares, service will deteriorate and delays will worsen. The company pledges not to default and appeals to Houston for timely relief.
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