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June 30, 1923
The Milwaukee Leader
Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
What is this article about?
Attorney Frank C. Hill sues Chicago Surface Lines for $10,000 over a humiliating dispute with a conductor who insisted he deposit a dropped penny in the fare box, costing him 6 cents. He seeks to end the self-deposit rule.
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Sues Car Company For $10,000, in Row Over Penny
CHICAGO—Alleging that he suffered $10,000 worth of humiliation in an argument with a street car conductor over a penny, Frank C. Hill Thursday sued the Chicago Surface Lines. Hill, an attorney, claims while the conductor was giving him change for a dime, one of the pennies dropped to the floor. The conductor picked up the coin and insisted Hill drop it in the fare box. Hill, offended, alighted from the car, minus his 6 cents, but still possessing his dignity, he says. Hill expects his suit to settle the rule requiring passengers to deposit fares themselves, whether they want to or not.
CHICAGO—Alleging that he suffered $10,000 worth of humiliation in an argument with a street car conductor over a penny, Frank C. Hill Thursday sued the Chicago Surface Lines. Hill, an attorney, claims while the conductor was giving him change for a dime, one of the pennies dropped to the floor. The conductor picked up the coin and insisted Hill drop it in the fare box. Hill, offended, alighted from the car, minus his 6 cents, but still possessing his dignity, he says. Hill expects his suit to settle the rule requiring passengers to deposit fares themselves, whether they want to or not.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Penny Dispute
Street Car Conductor
Humiliation Lawsuit
Fare Box Rule
What entities or persons were involved?
Frank C. Hill
Chicago Surface Lines
Where did it happen?
Chicago
Story Details
Key Persons
Frank C. Hill
Chicago Surface Lines
Location
Chicago
Event Date
Thursday
Story Details
Frank C. Hill, an attorney, sues the Chicago Surface Lines for $10,000, alleging humiliation from an argument with a street car conductor over a dropped penny. The conductor insisted Hill deposit the penny in the fare box, leading Hill to leave without his change but preserving his dignity. Hill aims to challenge the fare deposit rule.