West Virginia Coal War Linked to Labor and National Guard Actions
The report contends that the West Virginia crisis stemmed from government actions rather than a labor vs capital battle. It cites armored trains, court martial punishments, and widespread violence, with miners described as largely illiterate and poorly paid, and argues the conflict reflected systemic exploitation and wartime measures rather than legitimate constitutional governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Virginia
Coal markets hinge on West Virginia wage and coke output
The piece analyzes how coal production in West Virginia and its shift to coke affects regional competition. It cites historical agreements from 1898, union influence, and the Chicago pact as factors shaping labor conditions, production costs, and market share among Pennsylvania Ohio and Tennessee Alabama districts. It reports wages in West Virginia mining areas and notes findings from a 1900s commission on miner living standards.
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Illinois
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Governor’s Commission
Joint
Conference of
Coal Operators
Chapman
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Lakes
Pittsburgh
United Mine Workers
Maurer
Green
United Mine Workers of America
Chicago
Donahue
Blue
Walker
Paint Creek
Cabin Creek
Penitentiary
Union
Fine Points for the Expert in Auction Bridge
Florence Irwin discusses bidding theory and the use of nullos in auction bridge. She argues nullos balance luck and skill, show how penalties affect scoring, and compares strategies in rubber and duplicate play with example hands and reader queries.
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E. A. Bradford
Feehan
Toledo
Cincinnati
Pocahontas District
Mazre
Caruilh
China
Florence Irwin
Ako
Gleton
Z. Z
K. B
OS. I. V
L. A
P. L
Military Club
London
Yvorgs
B. MU
Lewis
Senate
Glasscock
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