Public Utilities Law Aids Small Consumers Against Big Interests
The piece lauds Illinois public utilities oversight under Dunne and Altgeld era reforms. It notes the utilities commission’s control over railways, telegraphs, telephones, electric, gas, and water franchises, rate regulation, safety, and anti-graft. From 1914 to 1916 the commission collected fees of $897,263.54 and spent $688,686.82, returning $258,626.72 to the treasury. It highlights rate reductions in numerous cities, costing consumers over a million dollars, and condemns special favors to big concerns. It calls for equal treatment of all customers and abolition of free passes and discriminatory rates.
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Ilinois
Dunne
Altgeld
Utilities Commission
Treasury
Rock Island
Public Utilities Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Montana Farms For Sale Near Billings In Yellow Stone Valley
A few highly improved farms for sale near Billings in the Yellow Stone valley close to the railroad. You can raise twice as much per acre as on an Illinois farm. Price 65 to 100 dollars per acre with easy terms. Farms rented from 7 to 12 dollars per acre. Write for more information to G Peters at 10917 Wabash Ave Chicago Illinois.
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Yellow Stone
Billings
Montana
G Peters
Wabash Ave
Chicago
Ill
Vocal Studio Opening for Pups in Voice Culture
Announcement of a home vocal studio at 908 Chicago St Liol on opening after October. Pets accepted by appointment free of charge with special rates for beginners. Voices trained in voice culture for dogs.
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Chicago St
Liolon
Edison backs Wilson vote as Americans not Democrats or Republicans
Thomas Edison urges voters to support Woodrow Wilson, arguing the country faces serious crises and needs experienced leadership. He praises Wilson's record on peace, prosperity, and foreign policy, criticizing calls for change to an untested candidate.
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George Creel
America
Thomas A. Edison
Wison
United States
Huerta
Wilson
Belgium
Hughes
Woodrow Wilson
Armor Plant location debate favors inland sites near lakes
Secretary of the Navy receives belated petitions from many localities as to the proposed government armor plate plant site. Reports suggest inland placement away from seaboard, with some advocacy for a Chicago area lakes district for water transport and international waterways access.
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Secretary of the Navy
General Navy Board
Seaboard
Association
Great Lakes
Michigan
Chicago
Peela
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