New Coal Consumption Rules Take Effect in Logansport
New regulations for coal use in Logansport start today. The six hour day limits light and power consumption, requiring wholesale changes to schedules and operations for energy use.
11 Dec 1919
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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1919
Page
1
New regulations for coal use in Logansport start today. The six hour day limits light and power consumption, requiring wholesale changes to schedules and operations for energy use.
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United Mine Workers members vote to end the five week coal strike with one dissenting voice. Officials predict immediate resumption of mining and shipment of coal, as operators report a full return to work by Friday morning. The agreement ends a nationwide disruption affecting about 100 million people.
City officials released new schedules for power and lighting effective today. The orders come from the United States Fuel Administration and Pennsylvania Railroad after Michigan division coal committee, with penalties for violations including possible disconnection of electricity or coal supply. Some plants with own generation may be exempt but must limit operations to the imposed maximums.
A fuel committee issued a six day light and power schedule effective immediately. Light rules limit hours for groceries, meat markets and bakeries, drug stores, wholesale grocers, clothing, hardware, and services with night hours for entertainment venues. Power rules list numerous local firms with specific weekday usage, plus allowances for certain cold storage and garages.
A milder weather day eases the severe winter conditions in the county. The official Longcliff thermometer shows 10 to 11 degrees above zero through the night, with a 1 degree drop by midnight. Despite coal shortages, charity workers report ongoing dire need among several city families and continued aid efforts.
At St. Louis on December 10 the national liberal conference debated forming a new political party. Resolutions were introduced to outline aims and organization, signaling potential realignment within liberal ranks.
A meeting in the city council chamber with coal merchants and officials proposed that coal be delivered only to those in need, limited to one ton per person, with no duplicate orders and no delivery to those with several days’ supply. The plan envisions a centralized ordering body and delivery by rail, but cautions it may be hard to implement due to high daily order volumes. Paul G. Bauer urged two carloads per day from Michigan and promised involvement from Lake Erie and other divisions.
The Republican National Committee selected Chicago on June 8 as the site and date for the national convention where the 1920 presidential nominee will be named. Chicago led St Louis 44 to 9 on the roll call with unity over the plan to limit individual campaign contributions. Senator Watson stated he is not seeking the presidency and will not allow personal ambition to unsettle party harmony.
A 13 year old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Rigi, sustained serious injuries after being struck by a Ford roadster while riding with her brother Rhe ang John Kling near their home on North Sirset Ford Road. The incident occurred last evening and the cause is under investigation.
Widespread flood destruction reported in the deep south with property losses running into hundreds of thousands of dollars. Several lives feared lost as rescue efforts continue amid cold weather and lack of rain. Authorities in Georgia Alabama and Mississippi assess damages and coordinate relief tonight.
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