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  • Judge O. N. Carter delays Car Fight
    Judge O. N. Carter delays Car Fight NewspaperText
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 24 Oct 1912, p. 1     Judge Orrin N. Carter, 619 University place, umpire of the arbitration board to adjust the differences between the street railway companies and their employes [sic.], says it will be impossible for h
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 24 Oct 1912, p. 1   Judge Orrin N. Carter, 619 University place, umpire of the arbitration board …
  • Legal Information
    Legal Information Newspaper
    Local News, 9 Apr 1910, p. 3     Passengers ride streetcars at their own risk
    Local News, 9 Apr 1910, p. 3   Passengers ride streetcars at their own risk
  • "Bad Time" Says Mayor
    "Bad Time" Says Mayor NewspaperText
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 23 Jan 1913, p. 6     The street car situation was the focus of last week's city council meeting. Some members are for and some are opposed to extending the current franchise. There was no resolution. Mayor Joseph E. Pade
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 23 Jan 1913, p. 6   The street car situation was the focus of last week's city council …
  • Sherman Ave. Men Will Remain Firm
    Sherman Ave. Men Will Remain Firm NewspaperText
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 14 Nov 1912, p. 3     Members of the Sherman Avenue Improvement Association plan to prevent the street car line from renewing its franchise to operate on Sherman Avenue. Wirt B. Humphrey is president of the group.
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 14 Nov 1912, p. 3   Members of the Sherman Avenue Improvement Association plan to prevent the street …
  • Will Fight Franchise
    Will Fight Franchise NewspaperText
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 2 Jan 1913, p. 5     Mr. Wirt E. Humphreys, president of the Sherman Avenue Improvement Association, feels the association has enough frontage pledged against the car line as to prevent renewal of the franchise on Sherma
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 2 Jan 1913, p. 5   Mr. Wirt E. Humphreys, president of the Sherman Avenue Improvement Association, feels …
  • Street Cars Not Wanted
    Street Cars Not Wanted Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 26 Dec 1912, p. 3     Malcolm C. Harper sent a letter to The Lake Shore News arguing that the street railway franchise should not be renewed after the expiration of the present contract next spring. Letter printed in full
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 26 Dec 1912, p. 3   Malcolm C. Harper sent a letter to The Lake Shore News arguing …
  • Traction Co. Has Not Sprinkled Tracks
    Traction Co. Has Not Sprinkled Tracks Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 1 Aug 1912, p. 6     Citizens and businesses along Sherman, Dempster amd Main streets in Evanston, are complaining about the thick dust the trollies are causing. In the past, the company has had its tracks sprinkled.
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 1 Aug 1912, p. 6   Citizens and businesses along Sherman, Dempster amd Main streets in Evanston, are …
  • Niles Center wants connecting car line
    Niles Center wants connecting car line Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 26 Jun 1913, p. 1     Rsidents of Niles Center and officials of that village have been talking with officials of Evanston regarding a plan to run street car lines into Evanston from Niles Center. At present there is not w
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 26 Jun 1913, p. 1   Rsidents of Niles Center and officials of that village have been talking …
  • Evanston to Vote on the Mueller Law
    Evanston to Vote on the Mueller Law NewspaperText
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 30 Jan 1913, p. 1     A special election may be called to vote on a petition of the Shermam Avenue Objectors' Association permissions for public transportation.
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 30 Jan 1913, p. 1   A special election may be called to vote on a petition of …
  • Two Towns Will Attack Electric Road
    Two Towns Will Attack Electric Road NewspaperText
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 20 Feb 1913, p. 1     Legal actions have been taken by Waukegan to pressure the Chicago and Milwaukee Electric
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 20 Feb 1913, p. 1   Legal actions have been taken by Waukegan to pressure the Chicago and …
  • E. C. A. Men in Session
    E. C. A. Men in Session NewspaperText
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 2 Jan 1913, p. 9     Peter Miller introduced a resolution at the Dec. 26 meeting of the Evanston Commercial Association, and generated a discussion. Text of the resolution reprinted concerning the application for a new f
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 2 Jan 1913, p. 9   Peter Miller introduced a resolution at the Dec. 26 meeting of the …
  • No Smoking to Be Order on New Cars
    No Smoking to Be Order on New Cars Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 26 Feb 1914, p. 3     "No Smoking" will be the rule on Evanston's street cars as soon as the new equipment arrives.
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 26 Feb 1914, p. 3   "No Smoking" will be the rule on Evanston's street cars as soon …
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