Intriguing 1908 Warren Water Company letters surface
John M Andrews writes to J H Purdy detailing political moves to block city purchase of Warren water plant in 1908. He discusses council endorsements, campaigning against opponents, and attempts to influence insurance and appraisal matters, aiming to protect the water company.
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J. M. Andrews
J. H. Purdy
Warren Water Plant
John M Andrews
Warren Water Company
Pittsburg
Andrews
T. O. Hazen
Hazen
Warren, Pa
Jack Andrews
John M. Andrews
L Mgr
Water Company
Warren
Keystone Benefit Society
Gen’l Mer
Warren Water Fight Sparks Council Clash and Bank Show of Support
In Warren Pennsylvania in June 1908 a heated council session centered on Hazen's water plant resolution. Banks and business leaders signaled readiness to fund if needed, while several council members were absent or voted down the measure. The Mirror declined to publish Hazen's piece criticising water policy, signaling ongoing controversy and party tensions.
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Warren
Meadville
Titusville
Underwriters’ Association
Galion
Pittsburg
Ann
Hazen
Water Company
Warren Lodge of Elks
South Pittsburg
George Briggs
Gladerun
Morrison Run
Beshlin
Dwight Smith
George Ott
Hampson
Stone
Charlie
Garland
Ott
Wheel
Charlie Smith
Old Man Smith
Bert Lynn
First National Bank
Warren Savings Bank
Pittsburg Bank For Savings
Nichols
Johnson
F. J. Lyons
Geer
Folkman
Lemmon
Eaton
Bartsch
Perks
Schnur
Mirror
Warren Water Company
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T. C. Hazen
J. H. Purdy, Esq
Mer
Warren Times
John C. Thomas
Thomas
Bayer
Warren and Sheffield Street Car Company
Wheelock
Gladerun Bridge
Insurance Department
Allen
David Martin
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Martin
Raymond Raff
Schellhammer
W. E. Bartholomew
W. M. Lemmon
John Weigle
W. V. Geer Sure
Folkman Or Shultz
George Craft
Schueltz
John