Coal Shortages Slow U.S. Coal Yield Across Nation
A Senate interstate commerce sub committee heard that car and labor shortages hinder coal production and that radicals in the miners union seek nationalization with a six hour day and five day week plus higher wages. Witnesses warned of potential crises this winter if production problems are not solved and noted strikes in Illinois, Kansas, and Missouri contrast with the Washington agreement for continuous operation.
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Washington
Senate Interstate Commerce
Frelinghuysen
Hines
Harry N. Taylor
National Coal Association
Congress
Taylor
Cleveland
Buffalo
Mlinois
Kansas
Missouri
Middle West
Railroad Administration
John Callahan
The
Coal Association
Mr. Callahan
J. D. Morrow
Tayor
Gompers Refuses To Discuss Affairs In America For Papers
New York Aug 27 Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor returns from France and declines to discuss current labor problems to avoid delaying his work with fellow unions He says workers must have a voice in conditions and avoids comment on railroad plans Plumb plan and steel workers strike He notes Bolshevism waning and cites Prussian influence in Germany and observes labor to be increasingly democratic in international unions.
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Gompers
America
New York
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
France
International Trades Unions -Congres
Amsterdam
Washington
Europe
August Clean Up Sale Dresses and Dress Goods
Durable pique for skirts and collar cuff sets offered in three widths. August Clean-Up Sale price 79c per yard for fine pique. Medium and dark colors for serviceable dresses and separate skirts for children. August Clean-Up Sale price 25c per yard. Plaid dress goods offered at 59c per yard.
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