Public utilities operating under indeterminate permits, 1907-1919.

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Public utilities operating under indeterminate permits, 1907-1919.

Legal declarations by water, electric, and other public utility companies surrendering their franchises in exchange for indeterminate permits, pursuant to Chapters 499 and 578, Laws of Wisconsin, 1907.

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