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Sullivan Union Reports On Electric Franchise Debate In Town
The Sullivan Union reviews a secret town board session on the Indiana Coal Belt Traction Company franchise. It questions asset value stock at par and raises concerns about rights of way and potential public benefit versus corporate gain. It notes a proposed open ditch petition in Haddon township and announces rural free delivery expansion in Indiana with new routes to meet a 12 million dollar national appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Propor Electric
Douthitt
Indiana Coal Belt Traction Company
Sullivan
Board of Trustees
Coal Belt Traction Company
Haddon Township
Scottsville
William E. Tucker
James W. Adams
J. N. Roberts
Chas. E. Hale
Hamet B. Hinkle
John A Lisman
George W. Adams
Maurice R. Trimble
Sullivan County
Indiana
Busseron Creek
Sec
A. W. Machen