Advice to Hard Coal Consumers Urges Substitutes to Lower Prices
The United Improvement Association warns the public against backing any fuel administrator and urges households to substitute soft coal for at least half of annual fuel. It cites New River and Pocahontas as examples and credits Eugene C. Hultman for public protections amid alleged industry interference.
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Pocahontas
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Eugene C. Hultman
Boston Coal Fight Prompts City Action and Prices Debate
The piece argues that fixing coal prices would concentrate control among a few allied with producers, while praising the Mayor and City Council for readying municipal distribution. It cites New England coal imports, state figures from James J. Phelan’s office, and Boston stockpiles, noting limited local distribution and a telegram from Frank P. Rock on supply pressures. The ending remark on evening frocks contrasts the harsh topic with a casual fashion note.
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Office of State Emergency Fuel Administrator
James J. Phelan
Massachusetts
Phelan
Boston
Curley
Frank P. Rock
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