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July 18, 1919
Pine Bluff Daily Graphic
Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas
What is this article about?
Toledo, Ohio city council announces it will enforce order requiring Toledo Railway and Light Company to remove streetcar tracks by end of July, following fare increase and failed compromise attempts.
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Toledo Council to Insist Railway Co. Remove Its Tracks
Toledo, Ohio, July 17.--Members of the city council today announced they stand pat on their order that the Toledo Railway and Light company take its street cars and tracks off the streets at the end of this month. The assurance came after an effort had been made in some quarters to have the city and company reach a compromise.
The order was issued when the company raised the fare from five cents and one cent for a transfer to six cents and two cents for a transfer.
Toledo, Ohio, July 17.--Members of the city council today announced they stand pat on their order that the Toledo Railway and Light company take its street cars and tracks off the streets at the end of this month. The assurance came after an effort had been made in some quarters to have the city and company reach a compromise.
The order was issued when the company raised the fare from five cents and one cent for a transfer to six cents and two cents for a transfer.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Infrastructure
Transportation
What keywords are associated?
Toledo Council
Railway Tracks Removal
Streetcar Fare Increase
Where did it happen?
Toledo, Ohio
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Toledo, Ohio
Event Date
July 17
Outcome
company ordered to remove tracks and street cars by end of month; no compromise reached.
Event Details
City council stands firm on order issued due to fare increase from 5 cents plus 1 cent transfer to 6 cents plus 2 cents transfer.