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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1924
Page
8
Global coal production in 1923 topped all years since 1913 yet failed to reach the prewar peak of 1,342,100,000 tons. The dip reflects WWI disruption and more efficient fuel use amid rising petroleum. Oil output in 1923 surpassed 1913 by 623,000,000 barrels, equating to about 170,000,000 tons of coal.
The text outlines opposition to government in business and aims of the national coal conference. It notes oil shale development, an expo of mine equipment, and a special Chicago to Sacramento train for delegates. It mentions invites to coal associations mayors and congress members, plus trips to mining camps near the Sierra.
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