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Show AFTER FRANCHISE FORJTERHAN A movement to establish an interur-ban interur-ban electric lino between Salt Lake and Provo has become apparent, through tho efforts of the promoters of the enterprise to secure the necoseary franchises in the towns that will be touched by tho line. S. J. Thurman, attorney for the promoters, said last night tiiat John McGinnis of Butte and Thaddous S. Lane of Spokano wero behind be-hind the proposition and that it would surely moan an interurban line as proposed. pro-posed. He also said that this had nothing noth-ing to do with any other compan.y or companies that have discussed such a lino in the past. Details of tho franchise were agreed upou by the promoters and the citizens of American Fork Saturdav. Yesterday Yester-day they were practically, although not filially, agreed upon in Pleasant Grove. Lcbi and Provo will be petitioned tomorrow. to-morrow. Tho plan is looked upon with favor by the cilir.ens of Provo, it is said. It was roported thoro last, night that the now road would result in a new opera house and new hotel, neither to cost less thau $75,000. |