Coal markets stabilize in West Virginia high volatile fields
High volatile fields in West Virginia show renewed production and stabilizing prices as demand, though subdued, remains steady. Output peaks in June exceed prior highs while shipments to Ohio, the lakes, and western markets continue amid slower market activity and cautious contracting after the strike.
Shortage of Labor Holds Down Coal Output in Winding Gulf
Labor shortages keep coal production around 180000 tons weekly in the Winding Gulf region, with potential output over 200000 tons if mines could operate at capacity. The strike no longer limits operation, but buying is subdued as buyers wait for lower prices. Prices top the $8 per ton average by about fifty cents in some cases, and producers delay quotes awaiting action from Washington.
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Gulf
Washington
Washingon
Woman Tears Prove Potent Against Germs in Study
A Chicago report notes Dr. Bunde sen and colleagues immersed coli, diphtheria, and staphylococci in brine. The researchers observed multiplication, concluding tears shed by a woman remain as potent as ever against germs in this context.
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Bundesen
Chicago
Northern West Virginia mines produce more during ninth strike week
Output rose in the ninth week of the strike as more mines operated and more men worked. Baltimore and Ohio lines show larger scale operations on Charleston and Cumberland divisions with Morgan Town and Kingwood using coal. production stays over 100000 tons weekly amid cautious buyers and price hesitations.
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West Virginia
Northern Wes Mother 4 Association
Charleston
Baltimore and Ohio
Cumberland
Morgantown
Kingwood
Washington
Production grows in fields as mines resume activity
Despite miners on strike, mines in the upper Potomac and Georges Creek regions resume operation. Several mines, including Old Colony Coal near Westernport, Piedmont and Georges Creek Coal Company, and Rowe Bros. Coal Company, report steady output with increasing manpower in Oakland. Output in the Upper Potomac region nears 20,000 tons weekly amid rising demand and high prices.
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Upper
Potomac
Georges Creek
Sermon Creek
Old Colony Coal Conner
Westernport Coal Company
Chail One
Piedmont and
Georges Creek Coal Company
Rowe Bros. Coal Company
Oakland
Upper Es
Upper Potomac
Washington
Man’s rash proposal ends in tragedy in New Jersey
A New Jersey man, following misguided advice from a sophisticated friend, chased a woman after meeting her, grabbed her, and within 11 minutes faced a grim outcome. The incident underscores a dangerous misunderstanding of relationships and personal safety.
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New Jersey
Smuggling Rings Grow as Norway Tightens Liquor Rules
Associated Press correspondence from Stockholm reports a well organized liquor smuggling trade into Norway. More than 100 vessels waited outside fjords to serve Norwegian buyers, using Sweden as an entry point and Danish and German crews. Prices drop as drunkenness rises. revenue from liquor has collapsed since prohibition.
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Associated Press
Stockholm
Norway
Norwegian
Stroemsta
Sweden
Christiania
New River Mines Speed Up as Demand Stirs in June
New River operators push to 15 000 to 20 000 tons daily as more mines resume in June despite yesterday demand dips in tidewater and coastwise markets. The strike easing restores district output with several large plants back online and a price near three dollars a ton amid a tentative price stabilization.
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Tidewater
New England
New River
Cie
West Virginia
Northwest Kentucky Cannot Meet Demand
Prices fluctuated after the Washington price conference with a recovery in mine run and other grades. Buyers sought tonnage quickly after prices were fixed, awaiting action to secure a better pricing line and tonnage availability.
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Kentucky
Washington
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