Miner Strike Echoes in Coal Towns Shift to Electrified Power
In the week described, coal production rose despite a strike threat and union pressures. Operators in Ephratis-H M and nearby Gilberton-P are moving from steam to electric hoists on main shafts, signaling modernization amid labor tensions and regulatory scrutiny by the Bureau of Mines.
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Boston Woman Walks 16 Hours Without Stopping
A Boston resident completed a remarkable 16 hour stroll from home on Howard Street to Providence with only a breakfast break. The feat included a 24 hour period freight car pass and was witnessed by Howard Stutgena, who bet against finishing under the limit.
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Visitors under the Dome at the Capitol report slower crowds
Harrisburg reports fewer visitors to the Capitol this week as Christmas travel nears and local transit increases. State boards discuss charters for small electric firms, pardons hearings proceed, and a memorial park tree-planting plan is in the works. Jurisdiction notes cover compensation rulings and a coal bootlegger incident in Mount Carmel. Statewide defense inspections, Christmas tree statistics, and health guidance accompany the mix of public notices and local happenings.
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