The history of legislative shame.

New York : Gas Consumer's Association, [1885?].

48 p. ; 23 cm.

Title from cover.

A collection of excerpts from newspapers, transcription of legislative proceedings, and committee reports concerning the consolidation of "the six gas companies, ... the largest gas monopoly in the world," and the defeat in 1885 of the "New York City Gas Bill" that would regulate the price of gas, which was mainly used for illumination.

English

July 02, 2013