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Yakima Coal Shortage Sparks Weekend Rail Raid
I B Turnell, a former railway worker, led multiple coal raids in Yakima to relieve a severe shortage. He seized carloads, faced down rail officials, and inspired crowds as he diverted coal to residents, prompting a mayoral warning and a broader town response amid fears of ruin.
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I. B. Turnell
Wisconsin
la Follette
Illinois
Turnell
Northwestern Improvement Company
Yakima
Agent Meeks
Meeks
Drayman
Railway Company
Hessey
Coal Company
Northern Pacific
Drayage Company
Stal
New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
Levy
Yakima City
Mr. Turnell