Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 92, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 February 1918 — Asks Fare Increase. [ARTICLE]

Asks Fare Increase.

Indianapolis, Feb. 15. —The Gary Street Railway company Wed a petition with the public service commission asking an increase to five cents straight fare. Increased cost of material and demands of employees for higher wages are held responsible for the request. This line operates through Gary, East Chicago and Hammond.