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September 26, 1876
New York Tribune
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
About 30 Long Island residents met in New York to protest inadequate train services by the Southern Railroad, citing forced relocations and property devaluation; formed a committee to address grievances.
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COMPLAINTS OF LONG ISLAND RAILWAY MANAGEMENT.
About 30 gentlemen living in the southern part of Long-Island, but doing business in this city, met in the United States Hotel, at Fulton and Water-sts., yesterday afternoon, to express their dissatisfaction with the management of the Southern Railroad of Long Island. John A. Fowle was chosen chairman and S. P. Johnson secretary. Short speeches were made by several persons, who complained that there seemed to be an increasing unwillingness on the part of the directors to meet the necessities of the residents in the southern part of the Island, in the hours and the frequency of trains. Many people had been compelled to give up their homes in that part of Long Island, and there had been great shrinkage in the value of property. A committee of five was appointed to draw up resolutions stating the grievances, to present them to the company, and to report the result at the next meeting.
About 30 gentlemen living in the southern part of Long-Island, but doing business in this city, met in the United States Hotel, at Fulton and Water-sts., yesterday afternoon, to express their dissatisfaction with the management of the Southern Railroad of Long Island. John A. Fowle was chosen chairman and S. P. Johnson secretary. Short speeches were made by several persons, who complained that there seemed to be an increasing unwillingness on the part of the directors to meet the necessities of the residents in the southern part of the Island, in the hours and the frequency of trains. Many people had been compelled to give up their homes in that part of Long Island, and there had been great shrinkage in the value of property. A committee of five was appointed to draw up resolutions stating the grievances, to present them to the company, and to report the result at the next meeting.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Long Island Railway
Management Complaints
Train Service
Property Shrinkage
Public Meeting
What entities or persons were involved?
John A. Fowle
S. P. Johnson
Where did it happen?
United States Hotel, At Fulton And Water Sts.
Story Details
Key Persons
John A. Fowle
S. P. Johnson
Location
United States Hotel, At Fulton And Water Sts.
Event Date
Yesterday Afternoon
Story Details
About 30 gentlemen from southern Long Island met to express dissatisfaction with Southern Railroad of Long Island management, complaining of inadequate train hours and frequency leading to home abandonments and property value shrinkage; appointed a committee of five to draw up and present resolutions.