Utility informal case files, 1907-1920.

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Utility informal case files, 1907-1920.

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Records concerned with the settlement by the Railroad Commission of complaints against utility companies without recourse to formal procedure.

1.2 c.f. (3 archives boxes)

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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SNAC Resource ID: 6842189

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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