Gas Company Conflict and Public Opinion in Warren
A local writer criticizes the gas monopoly and water company in Warren. He notes a citizens committee studying a rival gas firm, reports widespread support from laborers and small stockholders, and documents alleged missteps by monopoly officials. He cites meter tampering cases, uneven rates, and a pending gas meeting to present findings and legal ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Warren Water Company
DeForest Lacy
Lacy
Yates
Mr. Lacy
McKean
George
United Pipe Line
Mr. Borror
Gaa
Tus
Industrial prospects and trade boom spark debate across regions
A survey of industrial activity notes rising demand, freight pressures, and price shifts from Boston to Chicago and New York with rail and mill expansion pushing the economy. World sugar, cotton, and meat stocks slide or rise while large projects and new mills loom, signaling a 1887 peak amid worries of a possible 1878-like panic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Chicago
Kansas City
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
New York
New England
Great Britain
Brooklyn Elevated Road Company
Europe
Northwest
Minneapolis
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Little Rock
Chattanooga
Birmingham
Ala
Local Weekly Chronicle Highlights March to April Happenings
James Gaylord supscales measles illness while George Tawkey visits Williamsport and praises the business university. News from Garland and Youngsville covers funerals, social events, a dime social, a wild duck claim, trout season concerns, and local notes on residents, birthdays, and a new photo gallery opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trova
James Gaylord
George Tawkey
Williamsport
George
Williamsport Business University
Fantz
Norris
Warren
Conrad Lesser
Wm. Hawkey
E. Norris
Stoneham
Helin
Will Wood
Sheffield
Charles Hawkey
Grand Valley
Emnory Youngs
Afra. Blood
Maggie Lesserg
Davis Switch
Cc. N. Mead
Tiona
Ladies’ Dime Social
HE. A. U. Hall
H. W. Norris
Jennie Wright
Wil Norris
Letter to the Editor Containing Ingersoll Lecture Controversy
A Warren letter, dated April 1 1887, disputes a newspaper’s partial publishing of an interview with Colonel Ingersoll. It quotes questions on Adam, Eve, Cain’s wife, and the Nod, lampooning religious debate. Also notes a Rock Band Concert, and announces spring goods at P Lund & Co. Sh-tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Labor
Trades Union
Philadelphia
Enrror Laperr
Tte
Warren Mail
Ingersol
Hk. G. Ingersoll
Brooklyn Times
Cain
Doctor Robinson
New York
Adam
Eve
Land of
Nod
Paradise
Ingersoll
Warren
L. T. Parmlee
Hoffman
Pa. Casawatana
N.Y
Rock Band Concert Co
Mutual Hook & Ladder Co
Raquye RK. Scorr
Mutial H. & L. Co
Hickory Street
P. Lund & Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Public Matters
Industrial Affairs
America
Wasurvaron
N.G. Taylor
Tiubert L. Taylor
Tennessee
N.G. Taylor, Jr
James P. Taylor
Nashville
Doctor Taylor
Harrisburg
Senate
Stephen B. Smith
Wyman & Davi
the Wredier
Garland
M. E
Frank Burton
Torpedo
Youngsville
Ile
Younssti
Yousesville
Thomas
Roth
Hiness
Douglass
Rose Filer
Fill
Chomas
Bliss Filer
Eustis
Kansas
New Episcopal Church
Mitchell
G. T
Ladies’ Aid Society
Polly Kinnear
G. P. Mead
GC. Young
J.D. Mead
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