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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1905
Page
7
A 1904 Indiana coal report shows output at 9,762,909 tons with 17,007 miners employed and total wages of 8,208,622.46. It notes idle time due to lack of orders and cars, new mines, and repairs, despite a general wage rise from 1903.
Report describes a beer boat docked opposite Hutgonville last week with broken propulsion and frequent visits by crowds. A second boat appeared later with passengers seemingly intoxicated, while both craft later departed.
The Indiana Bituminous Coal Operators association selects ten delegates for the November 22 Chicago convention. Delegates include C Kelsem Hugh Shirkie J Smith apsley and others, with most representing major Indiana coal companies. The group backs forming a national association of bituminous coal operators and anticipates Indiana's participation in future joint conventions and actions.
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