Coal famine prompts national congress inquiry and protests
The article reports disapproval in Knox Arcola and a push from Washington for Congress to investigate and report on coal shortages. It describes a judiciary committee resolution, calls for a national coal crisis meeting in Detroit and Chicago, and hearings before a grand jury into alleged coal price fixing and conspiracies. The piece cites Mayor Maybury, Attorney General Jenox, and actions by state and city officials amid rising fuel distress and relief efforts for the poor.
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United States
Edaham
Chienne
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Neatferenes
Grand Paville Hotel
Maybury
Dutrait
Ae Chalcuin
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Syaigh
Jenox Ws
Deneen
Hs Dus
Grand Juru
Health Department
Harrison
C.V. Gilmre
Presi Vogt
Sud
Norma J. Birkhard
Crescent Coal and Mining Company
Hermanding
Braillevte Creek Company
Thigh Shirkle
Wabash Valley Coal and Mining Company
Blutoning Company
Glenn Oak Col and Mining Company
Oak Mill Cox
Mining Couming
Coal Seizure in Arcala Ends Blockade at Town
January 22 report from Arcala Illinois describes a coal train bound for Chicago halted and confiscated by local citizens after the Illinois Central line could not move fuel. Civic leaders, pastors, bankers, and a police officer helped marshal the crowd while locals and merchants sought to secure coal for the town amid a fuel shortage.
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Uls
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Cirs
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War
Cebipe
Tole
Yapks
Hoek Toad
L. Woodward
Mie
J.B. Beggs
First National Bank
Mearshal
Thomas Lyons
State Bank
Edward Buech
William Crowt
Walter Craft
Grand Jours 18 to Investigate Miliads and Chicago
Secretary Ryan’s views cited as Chicago special grand jury convenes January 12. Judge McKwen of the criminal court impresses upon the jurors the scope and purpose of the inquiry into alleged misdeeds and misconduct in the city government.
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Grand Jours 18
Miliads
Chicago
Ryan
Mckwen
Criminal Court
Debate over Imported Coal Duty Bill in Congress
Washington reports factions discuss a trade bill imposing duties on all imported coal for one year after enactment. The measure faced amendments from Tennessee and Connecticut delegates, with votes and committee actions described as the House moved the bill to a final decision.
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Washington
Dan
Pobate
Tageesen
Connecticut
United States
Tennessie
Tayne
Dalyall
Grosvenor
House
Lack of coal causes illness in Milwaukee and Chicago probe
Milwaukee physicians report sickness linked to cold and coal shortages as patients lack fuel for warmth. Soft coal stocks are scarce but rail shipments are increasing. In Springfield the legislature votes to probe Chicago coal market stringency, appointing a five member committee to determine price boosting conspiracy.
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Infirmary Fire Destroys Bryan’s Infirmary in Pensacola
Early morning fire devastates the three story Bryan’s infirmary at Baylen and Darden streets. A patient named Blockton died in his room as the blaze went undiscovered until the whole building was afire. Twenty five patients narrowly escaped the flames.
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Bryan's Infirmary
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Coal Prices Debate Opens Before New York Commission
Testimony by Thomas F B Torrey of New York shows Delaware and Hudson and Erie tied to tidewater coal with 65 cent per ton share for Delaware and Hudson and 85 cents for Erie related to transport costs. Witness says tidewater prices in New York are largely set by others and not by his company. Witnesses discuss mineral transport, distribution bonuses, and miners’ home ownership while commission questions details of pricing and consumption. Several other items noted include a Caracas departure of U S Minister Bowen and a royal Saxony marriage reconciliation rumor plus a New Jersey man found frozen to death.
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Fife and Che
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Washington House and Senate Trade Blasts on Tax and Statehood
A murky Washington report notes a private pension bill surge and a West resolution to remove the coal duty. the Senate debated postponement tactics and adjourned in memory of Oregon’s Rep Tongue while the House pursued army appropriation talks and antiimperialist questions amid limited action.
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First Shots Are Fired Ta Guages Venezuela
The Russian bark Peedor with coal for Lua was sighted off and ordered to halt by the British cruiser Tribune near the port. After signals and exchange, the Pender anchored outside the port and the captain was allowed to communicate with the crew. The vessel must depart within two days.
Smoot Kicks Down Resignation From Apostleship
In Salt Lake City Smoot refuses to resign his apostleship despite pressure to focus on his senatorial bid. He states he will stay in the church role as long as allies stand with him, denying any plan to sever ties with the Mormon leadership.
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Dan Hfoed Smoot
We Mormon
Iis
Kadsevelt
Shot Brother in Sioux City Time Sparks Death Claim
Andrew Meyers of Lyone Nevada shot his brother Erick Meyers three times near Sioux City Iowa on July 14. Erick is i believed to die from the wounds. Andrew claims the shooting was in self defense.
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Andrew Meyers
Lyone
Nev
Erick
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