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Lignite Coal From Texas and Electrical Advances Highlight Era
The article discusses Texas lignite coal as an upcoming fuel source with thick seams and easy mining, noting thousands of acres and depths from four to ten feet and up to 90 feet underground. It also surveys electrical progress in cities like Chicago and New York, Edison’s work habits, long telegraph and telephone spans, and new insulation cleaning tools.
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New York City
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Chicago
New York Telephone Company
Mexico
Texas