Coal exporters push lower tidewater rates to compete abroad
Industry groups urge the Interstate Commerce Commission to cut export coal freight to tidewater. They cite Britain shipping coal at low rates and argue American coal, mostly from West Virginia and Kentucky, faces high rail charges that raise prices before ships sail. Data shows export shares are tiny relative to production, with theoretical savings highlighted by longer-distance shipments and near-seaboard mines.
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Tate
West Virginia
Kentucky
Cox
Washington
America
Truinig
Ttia
Great Lakes
Canada
Irrde
J Beitinh
Great Britain
England
Seaboard
Udewater
Kanawha Valley
Newnet News
Chesapeake and
Norfolk and Western
Coal Trade Debates Export Rates and Market Competition
The article discusses union and operator tensions over export coal rates and market competition. It argues that export duties and wage scales affect cost, quality, and the ability of American coal to compete with foreign shipments, especially under wartime wage conditions.
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Sani
Jad
Amora Pian
Statea Nat Ravine
Uie
Snel Ak
Asperican
Committee probes Indian coal trade and export stance
A parliamentary style review in Calcutta examines India's coal industry with aims to boost exports and assist mine owners. The report notes early Bengal fields, railway links, rising domestic consumption, and labor patterns including women and children in mines, plus anticipated regulatory actions.
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India
Calcutta
Wiliam Walke
Union of South Africa
Africa
Indy
England
Bengal
George Wolfe
Winding Gulf
Assnoyartiu
Amon Axsazi
Budiyol
Admiralty
KT. M
Khewid
Chicago Coal Powerhouse Drives Nation's Market Claim
Chicago is described as the world’s greatest coal market, fueled by West Virginia imports and local consumption. The piece highlights vast coal shipments, 14,000 train loads, and Chicago’s role as a central hub for industry, utilities, and steel, with Illinois Steel Company as a major user and massive storage prep for strikes. It notes the city’s extensive power and heating demands and the broader economic impact of coal on transportation, manufacturing, and urban life.
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Chicago
Charles L. der Ing
George Wolfe
Winding Gulf Operators’ Association
Wolfe
West Virgiia
United States
Atr
Doering
Elontrer
Ani
Genpaur
Frbhune
Wrigley
Liverpool
Francia
New York
New England
Brooklyn
New Jersey
Dhe
Tly
Ayers
Pote
Pennsylvania
West
Indiana
Nurdyn
Marthwe
Mchwes
Inrerior
Sonsin
Missouri
Towa
Llinois Steel i Company
United States Stee] Corporation
Commonwealth Edison Company
Coonimonwealth — Traison Company
Hus
Chisagn Ioses
Dubie Servier Fentoparty
Seaphysis Light and
Ele
Chiewse
Florida Keys
Cheago
Apmour
Wyarming
Wyoming
Linnie Hvesterk
Frain
Vather Chlcaice
Swift
By-Products Coke Corporation
Corr
Chiesa
Professor Finker Seeks Postwar Purchasing Power Insights
Yale University professor Irving Finker compares bread prices and consumer costs of the dollar across eras, estimating postwar value and donor worth. The piece notes a World War I baseline of 100 cents and shows weekly price trends with 1979 figures and a 1585 reference.
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Irving Finker
Eronumten
Yale Anivercity
Prives
Priven
Prophesy of Better Trade for Coal Industry
Jatin H. Jones of Hertha-Consumers Co predicts a massive industrial upheaval near, with coal as a chief beneficiary. He warns current chaotic pricing will lead to high costs and business demoralization, urging buyers to contract with reliable producers and pay fair prices for coal to sustain demand and growth.
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United States
Jatin H. Jones
Hertha- Consumers Company
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Duyer
Atl Industries
Frenchmen Seek Speed Boat Prize at Detroit Regatta
Negotiations close between T A Shirke French challenger and Yeechtsmen Association of America securing a International Cal ver to the Detroit speed boat races set for September 5 to 7. The trophy, offered by Lord Marmworth, returns to American waters for a second time and will be raced on the Detroit river under Yachtmen Association and Detroit Yacht Club auspices.
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T. A. Shirke
Yeechtsmen's Association of Ameria
Unties
Detroit Tegatta
Detroit River
Allapters
Yachtavens Association
Detroit Yacht Club
Lord Narthettte
Alfred Harmaworth
Ian Wwntery
Queenstown
Ireland
Clarke
Tiar Wood
Mts
Garfield Aa. Wood, Jr
Alex Johnson
New Yorsty
Wood
Spitsbergen town leads clean up drive at Barentsburg
Green Harbor Spitsbergen Aug 30 Barentsburg a Dutch owned settlement named after Willem Barents who discovered Spitsbergen in 1546 the slogan clean up drives a war on dirt and crime from mining village the first paved road attempted and coal storage project planned at Barentsburg mine with a concrete wall to contain 500000 tons of coal
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Spitzbergen
Barentburg
Green Harbor
Spitsbergen
Holland
Willem Barents
Spltzbergen
Barentsburg
Russia Plans Leningrad Moscow Bicentennial Science Celebration
The Russian Academy of Science in Leningrad prepares a two week bicentennial celebration for its 200th anniversary with events in Leningrad and Moscow. Invitations have been sent to international scientists with 104 foreign researchers already accepting. The event features museum displays, institutional activities, memorial publications, and special jubilee works including linguistics and mathematics volumes.
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Moscow
Russian Academy of Science At
Leningrad
Russia
Academy
Ac Livini
Lippunoti
Miller
Shakhmatoft Donone
Aalatic museum hosts three special exhibits on miniatures literature and autographs
The text notes three Aalatic museum exhibits devoted to miniatures literature and autographs. It mentions an academy archives display tracing its history and notable members from Lomonosov onward, and references the Russian Academy of Sciences with numerous institutes and correspondents. It also hints at postrevolution improvements and plans for international participation in a jubilee, including notable figures and receptions, plus a note on an electromechanical meat check-cleaning device in a butcher shop.
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Aalatic Museum
Academy
Ife
Lomonossos
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Styx
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