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Cheyenne State Leader in Cheyenne, Wyoming

18 Apr 1918

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Cheyenne State Leader

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Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

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Apr 18, 1918

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Coal Mine Speaks on Car Shortage and War Demands

A Pennsylvania coal mine owner warns that railcar shortages and labor shifts to munition plants have slashed production from 1600 to 750 tons a day. He details missed car allocations, delayed shipments, and the toll on workers and regional mills as America war effort hinges on scarce coal and dependable rail transport. He notes men leaving for steady war work and the risk to future output without cars.

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Shortage Evidence Hits Local Coal Mines

District reports stark contrasts in output from December to January as two Inginen mines received few cars. One mine fell from an expected 19 600 tons to 6 720, a loss of 12 780 tons. In June 1910, 242 workers shipped 22 675 tons. in June 1917, 102 workers produced 10 181 tons. War demand and car shortages strangled supply.

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