The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-12
PRODUCTION
STARTS in
j. s. MINES
New Cold Wave. Adds, Urg-
ency to Pleas of Miners Or
ficials to Men to Start Work
Indiana Pits Produce.
NORMAL OUTPUT SOON

over, some OF the workers were IN TO i
bellion against terms Of President VIII |
sons proposal acceptance .of which |
halted the strike. and in Montana. |
Washington and Wyoming the miners !
indicated they desired more thor |
ough understanding of the plans.
Other instances Of deferred resump-
tion Of production were expected in |
the Pittsburgh district, where union |
headers continued officially to notify
miners to return to work, and in West
Virginia, where new trouble was en-
countered because Of the old question |
OF the 'check-off" system, but the sit
uation generally was regarded with
optimism. There were many predic-
tions Of . return to normal output by
early next week.
In addition to permission to retail
stores to operate 9 hours Saturdays,
no further immediate relaxation of the
strict fuel conservation orders was in
prospect today. That modification was
made because Of the near approach of
the holiday season.
Except in the Pacific Northwest,
most Of the country today was reliev-
ed Of the severe weather that grasped
It for two days. Coupled with coal
shortage. almost unprecedented SHOWS
still caused suffering and disruption of
train and wire service in Washington,
Oregon, northern California, northern
Idaho and Montana.
Bril- More Cold Coming.
Another cold wave was reported
forming in the northwest and moving
eastward. Most sections would be
fortified against it by renewal of coal
supplies, It was believed, however.
In the great central competitive
Held, where there was little or no out
put yesterday, an overwhelming senti-
ment In favor Of q quick return to
work was indicated In ports and
statements Of union lead. and yirtu-
Any all mines, except III Illinois, were
expected to be operated today or at
the latest by Monday.
Nearly normal production by the
end OF the week was predicted for
southern mines. Reports were that
by that time mines in Kentucky, Ten
nessee and Alabama generally would
be in operation.
In the southwest, Kansas was the
only state where it seemed doubtful
when operations would begin. The
miners in Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkan-
sas and Texas were reported ready to
n
Kansas Still squabbIes.
The Kansas situation depended
upon the outcome of conference at
Pittsburgh today between the COVER
nor and Alexander M. Howat, presi-
dent Of the Kansas miners, concern
ing withdrawal Of volunteer diggers
and troops. It was understood an
agreement was reached yesterday to
withdraw the men complained of by
the miners as soon as the latter had
re-entered the mines.
In Illinois, q number Of the locals
voted not to accept the terms of the
strike settlement and to remain away
from the mines. Frank Harrington,
state president Of the miners, express.
ed confidence that the men, would re-
sumo production and said that the
state organization would use every
means to force recalcitrant locals to
abide by the settlement. He and some
OF the operators also expressed belief
that by the first of next week the out
put would be normal for this time OF
the year. Some of the locals, notably
that at Peoria, hinged their future &C
ton on what miners in the rest OF
the state do"
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 12.-Indfana's
coal mines were in operation today
with very few exceptions, although
reports indicated that not all of them
were working to full capacity.
Reports from Evansville stated that
five mines began operation yesterday
and that preparations had been com
pleted last night for resuming worl
at all the others. Advices from Bick
uo11 Sf.fod that fCvyfoon v,o{roc In, ho,
section Of the state were hoisting Goa
today. Sullivan and Vincennes alst
reported re-opening of the mines IL
their districts and Terre Haute re
ported that with many men already a
work, all Of the miners will be IL
their places by early next week.
Circulars supplementary to tele
grams sent out from headquarters o
the United Mine Workers Wednesda.
night, were mailed this morning t,
1000 local unions. They explain tn,
action of the general committee Of tn,
organization in accepting the presl
dents proposal as basis for settle
ment Of the strike and urge returl
to the mines with the least possible
delay in order that the public's Goa
needs may be filled speedily.
While no direct Information ha
been given by government official
that contempt proceedings against 8
international and district official
would be dismissed, it was believes
here that the cases would not b
pushed
CHARLESTON, w. Va, Dec. H.
The "checkoff'' system. whereby coa
companies collected union dues fror
the miners, which was a section G
the wage contract existing in Wes
Virginia prior to Nov. last, is tn
question which has caused many I'll
ion miners to remain on strike, a.
cording to statements issued today b
leaders OF the men. A number {
operators. union officials said. hav
aanounced that they had abolishe
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