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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1906
Page
10
Boston gropes toward a coal crunch as a four week supply runs thin. Dealers cite strike fears and price hikes while assailing buyers for pushing for large winter reserves. Experts estimate 150000 tons stored in Boston and 200000 outside districts with annual city demand near 2 million.
Brookline has coal on hand under a contract with the Metropolitan Coal Company to supply all public buildings until May 1 at the price of 5.50 dollars per ton. Janitor Willard Y. Gross said the coal famine would not affect the town since the contract guarantees coal at the set price.
In Revere the looming coal strike worry is minimal as public buildings and schools remain well supplied. Superintendent W. Ti. Winslow told a Post reporter they have enough coal to last through the year and in many buildings into next year.
Mayor Willard of Chelsea announced that current contracts cover all needs until mid next winter and that the schools also have ample supply.
Malden mayor Charles G. Warren stated that public buildings will be well supplied with coal and there is no fear of a coal famine. He spoke April 1 about ensuring steady fuel for city institutions.
The article reports many employers willing to grant the 6.55 per ton scale raise as part of the 1908 restoration. A Windber demonstration aims to recruit non union miners, while districts prepare for a potential climax after Mitchell Day. Operators split between signing and opposing the raise, with Robbins expected to lead initial signings.
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania miners and laborers remove tools and supplies from collieries and breakers in obedience to a suspension order. Workers in the district plan to refrain from work until ordered back by the union. Railroads fill sidings with empty coal cars in preparation to resume tomorrow. notices promise work for applicants at some breakers.
In Shamokin Pennsylvania a muffled explosion damaged air fans at the Greenough colliery shaft after miners quit. Investigators say a high explosive named duolin was used to sabotage the mine, with a boy allegedly handling the fuse. The owners offer a reward for the arrest of the attackers as operations were set to resume despite union pressure.
Worcester April 1 Carroll D Wright ex commissioner of labor told Clark College class his confidence shaken by recent events but still expects no long coal strike and not as severe as 1902 He notes miners returning to Europe each spring and warns that bringing back friends fuels the trouble with too many on site.
Reading Penn yields a busy Sunday on the main line with 1600 carloads moved yesterday. Anthracite shipments to the West have ceased and output is focused in the East. If miners quit in the morning layoff risk grows for coal carrying trades and shop work may be curtailed.
In Mahanoy City Penn April 1 every colliery in the Mahanoy region will be ready for operation tomorrow despite the strike order. Companies promise protection to workers who wish to work as extra trains run on the Reading railway division to move coal to tidewater and storage points.
Tamaqua, April 1. United Mine Workers officials report a firm pledge from their members to stay away from the mines. They add that non-union workers are expected to report, but not in numbers sufficient to operate any colliery.
A temporary force of Philadelphia and Reading coal and iron policemen arrived in Shamokin to protect miners who may return to work tomorrow. More officers are expected after Tuesday if a strike is ordered. Firemen, fire bosses and engineers worked today.
At midnight work ceased in nearly every Indiana mine. District President Wellington O'Connor announced several companies offered to raise the 103 scale. Both sides show determination to stand firm.
Twenty three men were arrested across Albion Charter North Russell and Harrison avenues for gaming on the Lord's day or public boxing exhibitions. Officers from Divisions 1 4 and 5 seized men and slips with several suspects named, some with disputed addresses, and the Roanoke Club charged with promoting a sparring exhibition.
Miss May Donovan of Charlestown lies gravely ill after learning of James F. Murphy's death from a moving train accident in East Boston. Murphy, 31, a bookbinder, was to marry Donovan April 25. his funeral is planned in Charlestown with Knights of Columbus members to attend.
In Chicago on April 1 at Zion City a 5000 member Christian Catholic Church meeting repudiated John Alexander Dowie and elected Wilbur Glenn Voliva as leader. Mrs Dowie repudiated her husband while son Gladstone sided with his mother and Voliva.
The Elevated road equips all open surface cars for summer use with side rails along the left side to prevent passengers from stepping off as cars approach.
VOSSEVANGEN Norway April 1 Former Norwegian premier W Steen died here today of heart disease at point of death. He led the country for several years and was a prominent statesman remembered for his work in domestic reform and international diplomacy.
The session at Boston Gaelic School featured M. J. Mulroy's instruction followed by an entertainment. Tickets announced a lecture by Professor Danniel J. Dwyer on Ancient and Modern Ireland at Paine Hall Friday night April 20. Edward J. McGoldrick to lead an Irish music concert with a large chorus for the new Tarvard class song set to the Wearing of the Green air.
The Young Men's Hebrew Association elected directors for three years Isador Phillips FE J Bromberg J Lyons S Bacharach Isaac Harris and for two years Max Mitchell J Myers. Membership now stands at 675. Mitchell reported the employment bureau helps college students find work. The improvement committee plans to enlarge classrooms.
A ball of fire 14 to 16 inches in diameter darted across the New Albany sky last night, leaving a 16 foot long trail of fire. Witnesses say the meteor likely struck near the river opposite the city or landed in the water.
Special Officer Heffernan at Boston & Albany Bemis station flagged an express to stop when Joseph Paul lay insensible on the track near the station. The incident occurred after dark as Paul, likely trying to board from a non stopping Waltham train, suffered a fractured skull and was rushed to Waltham Hospital. Police note Newton resident Paul, 198 California Street.
Anna Trump, 11, daughter of David Trump, died in Connellsville after contracting cerebrospinal meningitis believed triggered by a water soaked snowball struck to the back of her neck on the way home from school. The 60 hour illness followed the incident.
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