Public Meeting on Murray Electric Rates Sparks Citizen Debate
A February 15 Murray City meeting drew a large crowd to discuss proposed electric rate increases. A citizen committee was formed to study earnings and operations, with a plan to inform residents at a public gathering. The paper printed the prospective residential and commercial meter rates and warned taxpayers to consider future bills and the city’s revenue needs.
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Murray City
J. W. McHenry
B. L. Bekman
G. R. Berger
W. McC
City Commission and Citizens Discuss Electric Light Rates
Murray citizens met at Murray City Hall to review Electric Light and Power rates charged by the Murray Power Light Department. A Fact Finding Committee was named to gather facts and report to a citizens meeting set for 8 p.m. February 25 at Murray High School Gym.
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Murray
Murray City Hall
Murray City
Murray Power Light Department
Murray High School
Murray City Budget Proposal by Worsley and Forman
The 1928 Murray City budget review from Worsley and Forman notes taxes due prior years may be largely unsettled after 1928 encumbrances and projects a shortfall in license revenues. It urges retirement of debt, suggests a 2 mill tax increase, and proposes electric rate hikes to bolster annual revenue. The report highlights potential gaps if special assessment funds are used, and ends with a recommendation for prudent fiscal action.
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Glven
Peor
Salt Lake City
Commission
Electric Light Department
Murray
Eagles to Present Great Minstrel at Murray Fire Hall
At Murray Aerie No 1760 meeting chairman Ray Allan announced the Eagles Dramatic Club will stage a minstrel show Saturday night at Murray City Firemans Hall. He touted it as comedy knockout and urged a full house, hinting that municipal taxes or electric rates may rise to cover costs. Admission details are continued on page 2.
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Fraternal Order of Fughes
Ray Allan
Eagles Dramatic Club
Murray City
Murray Electric Department Earnings and Fiscal Report 1928
Murray City Hall reports the 1928 fiscal year ending December 11 with net earnings figures of 10193.07 and 1415.84 for various periods, and a detailed income loss statement. The document lists kilowatt sales, discounts to consumers, meter deposits interest, power house supplies and expenses, meter reading, general office salaries, depreciation, and excess of net kilowatt sales over operating and maintenance expenses totaling 52977.77.
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Murray Electric Department
Worsley & Forman, Certified Public Accountants
Ed L. Burton
Income From Other Sources and Profit Report
Income figures show profit from various activities including lamps sold merchandise sold and maintenance of distribution lines as reported by the Progress Company. The totals list profits from labor to consumers wiring permits and vacuum rentals culminating in a total profit for the twelve month period of 1920 19 220 85. Electric Light Investigating Committee IW McHenry L Eckman Supervisors.
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Progress
Electric Light
IW. McHenry
Murray Semaphore Installed To Guide Traffic
Murray installs semaphore light at 48th South and State streets to control busy intersections. Merchants seek ways to attract motorists to the "Buy in Murray" campaign as cars crowd State street daily. The city aims to capitalize on increased traffic as Murray grows.
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Murray
State Streets
State Street
New Business Building Planned on Cahoon Property
A splendid new business building will be erected soon on the Cahoon property near 48th South and State Street. The structure will house several new enterprises and boost Murray’s business district, making 48th South and State a busier section. Throw cheers for Murray.
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Cahoon
48Th South and
State Street
Murray
Holladay Junior High Pageant on Washington's Birthday
Irving Junior High School in Molladay presents a Patriotic Pageant Three Centuries of American Democracy to celebrate Washingtons birthday. The show highlights liberty through episodes on industrial liberty and emancipation from tyranny with Scouts and patriotic themes prominent in the school program.
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Holladay Junior High
Washington
Irving Junior High School
Molladay
America
Tyrane
Irving Junior High
Black faced Townsend in Eagles' minstrel scene on bh
Fragmentary lines describe Townsend in a minstrel context with references to makeup, clothing, and a request for a suitable shirt. The text is jumbled and unclear, mentioning a clean shirt and a weed shirt, with stray references to Leo and a gay in fave phrase.
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Lenin
Mack
Eagles
Hall
Leo
Alee
TELL BILL. THE ANSWER IN THE EAGLES MINSTREL
In the March 2 issue of the Eagles' Minstrel the line refers to RI Conner and a term Interlocator. It praises Bill's aptitude at asking questions and hints at bringing an engine to a location if the crown sheet of any UP engines are not natural. The piece ends with a challenge to belief.
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Eagles
RI Conner
Hill Ie
U.P
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Citizens Public Meeting
Murray Hi School
Qross
Groad
Oroem
Greas
Worsley & Forman
Certified Public Accountants
Salt Like City
Utah
the Honorable City Commission
Som
Worslet and
Forman
BR. G. Worsley
Tres
Oor
Murray Pharmacy
SEW Business Building
Mocracy
Bill
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