Stores to Open Short Hours as War Coal Curtailment Spreads
New England faces wartime fuel cuts as plans outline six hour daily retail hours from 11 30 am to 5 30 pm beginning Thursday. If the strike ends today, relief may be wired to Washington to restore usual hours. Restrictions also limit lights to 4 pm, set 68 F temperature, curb elevator service, and suspend ornament lights.
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Retail Trade Board
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Boston Chamber of Commerce
New England Faces Severe Coal Shortage Threat
Yesterday the New England sub coal committee heard alarming reports from executives of major firms about a looming coal crisis. They warned that a week without relief would halt activities and force layoffs at large textile mills, with lighting and heating rules offering little help as bituminous coal remains scarce.
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New England
Mr. Storrow
Cold Wave From West Expected To Hit New England Tonight
A harsh cold wave with near zero temperatures and blizzards is forecast for New England tonight. Forecasters warn the West also faces severe weather recycling into the region as coal shortages threaten plant closures across six states.
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New England
West
States
Stores face voluntary relief amid strike and coal shortage
Mr Storrow praises store action as entirely voluntary during the Christmas rush and plans relief if the strike ends today. Governors from New England meet at the State House to discuss the railroad situation and coal shortage, aiming to ease potential disruptions.
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State House
President Wilson warns miners of harm from strike
In Indianapolis on December 9 President Wilson urges miners to resume work or else raise unemployment and hurt their own interests and those of other workers. He proposes a federal wage inquiry tribunal to review wages and coal prices and stresses government aid only after a general resumption of mining.
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Woodrow Wilson
Miners Leaders Meet as Wilson Plan Faces Hurdles
Indianapolis December meeting of the United Mine Workers general committee adjourned at 6:30 without agreement on President Wilsons plan to end the five week long bituminous coal strike. John L Lewis presented the proposal and said the matter remained under consideration with a 9:30 am session the next day.
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New England
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Mr. Storrow
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United Mine Workers of America
Wilson
John L. Lewis
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William B. Wilson
Green
President Palmer proposes miners return with 14 percent wage rise
The report cites miners opposition to the plan due to fear another general convention would be needed to validate any settlement ending the strike. The plan calls for a 14 percent wage increase pending a wage cost of living review by a president appointed committee including a miner and an operator.
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Palmer
Theatres to Cut Display Lights in Boston Coal Shortage
The Association of Theatre Managers of Boston voted to extinguish outside display lights during the coal shortage. The group will follow the fuel and light commissioner's rules for retail stores, noting that theatres with limited hours would stay under the 36 hour weekly average.
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Association of Theatre Managers of
Boston
Disappointment Over Union Stance on Coal Strike Settlement
In Indianapolis United Mine Workers leaders weighed President Wilson's plan to end the coal strike. A premature Palmer message sparked confusion as miners appeared to lean toward agreement, while operators pressed for retroactive raises and kept wage terms on the table. The 14 percent wage increase was accepted by operators but rejected by miners, with no easing of coal consumption restrictions. Central coal committee and fuel administration continued to manage distribution.
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United Mine Workers’ Union
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White House
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Garfield
Central Coal Committee of the Railroad Administration
Slayton Appointed New Hampshire State Fuel Administrator
Manchester New Hampshire December Hovey F E Slayton named state fuel administrator by Governor John H Bartlett. He will attend the New England Governors coal conference in Boston tomorrow.
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Slayton
New Hampshire
John H. Bartlett
New England
Boston
Movie theaters end electric signs nationwide
The National Association of the Motion Picture Industry shortened electric display to one hour nightly and then decided to remove all electric signs. Telegrams were sent to exhibitors nationwide announcing the ruling.
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New York
National Association of the Motion Picture Industry
Lack of Coal Closes Large Providence Plant
Providence December 9 The Brown and Sharp Manufacturing Company with 7400 employees announced that all its shops will close tomorrow night for the rest of the week due to a coal shortage. A three day week will continue until fuel supplies improve.
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Detroit
National Fuel Administrator
Providence
Brown & Sharp Manufacturing Company
War Time Lighting Regulations Renewed and Provisions Noted
The federal order renews war time lighting curbs detailing bans on ornamental and store lights, limits on dance halls and theaters, and requires reduction of illumination in offices and manufacturing plants. It outlines exemptions for safety, essential services, and specific industries while scheduling heat use and reducing coal and power use across sectors.
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