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November 30, 1909
Evening Times Republican
Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa
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Ex-Mayor F. G. Pierce begins circulating a petition to city council for a special election on municipal ownership of gas and electric plants, opposing the Darling franchise. He anticipates gathering over 200 signatures soon and plans an organizational meeting next week.
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Ex-Mayor Circulates Petition to Council, Asking That Special Election be Called to Vote on Municipal Ownership of Gas and Electric Plants.
Ex-Mayor F. G. Pierce, who has been active in his opposition to the Darling franchise thru his interest for the municipal ownership of public utilities, today started the circulation of a petition that will be presented to the council, asking that a special election be called to vote on the question.
A total of 200 signatures is required to the petition before it goes before the council, and this afternoon Mr. Pierce said that he would have more than the required number before the petition was submitted.
A meeting will be called, probably for early next week, at which time it is expected that an organization to back the movement will be perfected.
Ex-Mayor Circulates Petition to Council, Asking That Special Election be Called to Vote on Municipal Ownership of Gas and Electric Plants.
Ex-Mayor F. G. Pierce, who has been active in his opposition to the Darling franchise thru his interest for the municipal ownership of public utilities, today started the circulation of a petition that will be presented to the council, asking that a special election be called to vote on the question.
A total of 200 signatures is required to the petition before it goes before the council, and this afternoon Mr. Pierce said that he would have more than the required number before the petition was submitted.
A meeting will be called, probably for early next week, at which time it is expected that an organization to back the movement will be perfected.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Petition Circulation
Municipal Ownership
Special Election
Gas Plants
Electric Plants
Darling Franchise
What entities or persons were involved?
F. G. Pierce
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F. G. Pierce
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Ex-Mayor F. G. Pierce circulates a petition to the council asking for a special election on municipal ownership of gas and electric plants, opposing the Darling franchise. He needs 200 signatures and expects to exceed that. A meeting to organize support is planned for early next week.