Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 152, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 July 1917 — Public Utilities Ask Raise in Rates. [ARTICLE]

Public Utilities Ask Raise in Rates.

Thirty-six public utilities companies have asked the Public Service Commission of Indiana for the right to add 30 per cent to all bills for electricity. The hearing is set for July 23, 24 and 25. The Public Service Commission has sent out notice that all protestants must appear at that time. The companies claim that the raise in coal and other expenses necessitates this advance to cover the increased cost for light and power production.