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Coal Smoke Control Push Urges Broad Rules and Public Education
A coal industry speaker urges cities to draft broad smoke nuisance laws and enforce them with penalties rather than overtechnical criteria. He warns against forcing specific fuel types or stokers, cites Pocahontas coal substitutions, and promotes conical firing and public instruction to cut smoke and save costs. He notes sunlight advocacy and calls for industry cooperation to reduce air pollution and improve furnace efficiency.
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England
Edward I
London
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Pocahontas
Pocahontas Coal
Indianapolis
New York City
Siinger
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