President Orders Hard Coal Price Reduction Nationwide
President announces tentative coal prices averaging about 2.22 dollars a ton at mine mouth for bituminous coal with retailers to follow. H A Garfield of Williams College, now Wheat Price Fixing Board chief, takes fuel dictator role. Government aims to curb profits to wholesalers 20 cents and retailers 50 cents per ton, with costs varying by mine and freight factors used to set consumer prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D
Chicago
Ill
Aerial Raid on England. German Losses Reported
Ten Italian British air combat in the Flanders sector continues with a forward drive. Earlier a raid dropped bombs on Dover and Margate at 10 15 this morning. French said two Germans were shot down and late this afternoon 11 killed and 13 injured in the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Dover
Margate
Home
Fense
Ohio mayors invited to join coal price enforcement group
Attorney General McGee announced letters to 506 Ohio mayors inviting them to join an organization to ensure enforcement of state and federal price controls on retail coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
McGee
Coal Prices Fixed by Wilson Across United States
President Wilson ordered fixed prices for bituminous coal nationwide after extensive FTC led studies. Indiana mine run at 1.95, prepared sizes 2.20, slack 1.70, with districts ranging around 2.00 on average and Washington state highest at 3.25. The plan aims fair distribution and control of mine and retail prices under new fuel administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
United States
White House
Wille
Federal Trade Commission
Indiana
Tne
Congress
Indiana Governor halts call for extra session on coal price
Governor Goodrich announced no immediate need for a special Indiana legislature session after the president set coal prices. He praised the move as fair and pro production, urged residents to stockpile coal, and said conditions could later trigger a session if necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indiana coal price fix will trigger chaos says Oliphant
John T. Oliphant of the Oliphant company declares that abrogation of coal contracts the suspension of some mines and widespread disruption will follow in Indiana due to coal price fixing as of August 22 in Vincennes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Ind
Indiana
John T. Oliphant
Tuesday Institute Program Delights Teachers With Readings
Township trustees and county instructors gathered at Gibson County Institute for a day of lectures and music. Lugenbeel spoke on arithmetic and geography, Stott on school work, Brown on James Whitcomb Riley readings, and Miss Fay Stormont plus Miss Helen Shryock provided vocal solos. Brumburg of the state defense council urged efficient Boys Working Reserve chapters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson County Institute
County
Lugenbeel
Brown
Fay Stormont
Stott
Mr. Brown
James Whitcomb Riley
Helen Shryock
Brumburg
State Council of National Defense
Defense Council
Coal Prices Fall After President's Order Affects Local Dealers
The article reports a price drop across coal grades following the president's order. Princeton Coal Company lists Lump and Nut at 2.70 per ton and Stack at 2.25, while local dealers show Lump and Nut at 3.00 and Mine Run at 2.58. New figures project Lump and Nut around 2.20 and Mine Run near 1.95, with Slack about 1.70, subject to freight, dealer profit, and official notice. Manager J G Applegath notes mining cost at 1.85 per ton, amid rising material costs since the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Princeton
Contributions to Tobacco Fund for Soldiers in France
The Democrat tobacco fund increases support for U S soldiers in France by supplying American tobacco. Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co pledges 50 cents for each 25 cents donated, with donor names and addresses on packages returned by soldiers. List of donors continues with multiple individuals contributing amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
United States
the Democrat
Liggett & Meyers Tobacco Co
American Tobaccos
Paul A. Kell
Jim Bromimo
Frank Jennings
F. B. Merryman
Iden Blevins
Chas. W. Curran
Claude Drew
Ceesne
George Black
Fred Heiserman
Charles Niemeier
Willard Kolb
Fred Shhuel
Ceesee
Elizabeth Steinhall
John Gorman, Jr
Death of Baby Johanna Gilbert Reported Near Hymera
Mrs. Sarah Gilbert and daughter Helen returned to Hymera after attending the funeral of little Johanna Gilbert four months old. The service occurred at Paris on Wednesday at the home of her grandmother Mrs. BP Headly, with interment in the local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Gilbert
Helen
O. M. Gilbert
Hymera
Henry Gilbert
Johanna
Paris
Italian Army advances near Isonzo drive deep into Austrian lines
United Press reports Aug 22 that Italian forces with the Italian Army secured several villages as Austrian casualties reach 35,000 dead and wounded. Italians crossed the Isonzo amid heavy shelling and trench fighting while Austrians counterattacked unsuccessfully. British forces resume advances between Langemarck and Frezenberg with ongoing fighting around Lens and surrounding positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Langemarck
Freyenberg
Lens
Haig
Also Mentioned on This Page
Belmont Percales
Belmont Percale
Agatha
Ife
Oakland City F
Dodge Bros
White Rose
Princeton Motor Supply Co
Seth
Epperson & Knowles Agents
H. A. Garfield
Williams College
Wheat Price Fixing Board
The
United Press
Johnson Coal Col
Oypersee
Flanders Sector
Ord French
Washington State
Indianapolis
Goodrich
De«Ared
Gibson County
Teachers’ Institute
James Whitcomb
Riley
Princeton Coal Co
Cal
Princeton Coal Company
This
Dealips
Slack
Appiegath
John H. Hearly
Shoptaugh’s
J. M. Scantlin
West Side Square
Edison Diamond Disc
Victor Phonographs
G. W. Guthrie Music House
Clemens
Walsh
Decorating Company
Fowlers
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!