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Public Utilities Bill Faces Labor Backing and Opposition
Labor representatives in Harrisburg back the Tener-Bell public utilities bill, arguing state supervision is needed for corporations. Speakers warn the measure could strain clients, while opponents call it revolutionary and vexatious. The house considers mining and labor bills, including eight hour limits and inspector proposals, ahead of the closing session.
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Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
J. S. Chaperkotter
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Pullman ‘Company
House
Tener
Commonwealth
Theodore N. Vail
Western Union Telegraph Company
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Vail
Mannion
Lackawanna County
Pennsylvania
Public Utilities Commission
Greenwalt
Pennsylvania Federation of Labor
Harrisburg
General Assembly
United Labor
Senate
Schultz
Feeney
Washington County
Allen
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