The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-12-13
RIGID FUEL BAN
PARTLY LIFTED
Substantial Restoration Of
Passenger Train Service
Brings Relief.
oHIoANs STILL DISSENT

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relaxation of the rigid restrictions on
use of fuel, optimistic reports regard
ing resumption of production in vir-
tually all fields and substantial res
toration of passenger train service
in many sections today brought to
tho public the greatest measure OF
relief since the coal situation became
acute. At some mines workers still
expressed dissatisfaction with the
terms of President Wilson's proposal
which led to ending the strike offi-
cially, and central Pennsylvania oper-
ators also were displeased, but off,
cials regarded Indications as pointing
toward a return to normal produc-
tion early next week.
Continuation of the severe weather
of the last few days in the Pacific
northwest and a return of sub-zero
temperatures in the plains states and
central and southwest, with spread
eastward today, added to the discom-
fort resulting from depleted coal
stores and fuel restrictions.
In Washington and Oregon record
cold weather prevailed and below
zero temperatures were reported from
Utah, Nebraska, Montana, Wyoming,
the Dakotas Colorado, Iowa and
Minnesota. A strong north wind
swept into the southwest bringing a
cold wave that was expected to send
thermometers to 10 degrees below
zero today.
In the plains states. west and
northwest, snow interfered with wire
and rail communication. Transcon-
4oI <A.- o. al
hours late because of Wyoming bliz-
yards. In South Dakota and north
ern Nebraska a similar situation pre-
vailed.
Dissension from the strike settle
| ment today seemed to be greatest in
Ohio and Illinois. Several thousand
miners in Ohio voted to remain on
strike and number of locals in Illi-
| nois maintained their expressed de-
| termination to remain away from the
mines until more than the agreed ii
| per cent. wage increase was forth
coming. Union leaders in both states,
however, were optimistic regarding
an early return to work by the dis
gruntled men.
so Per Cent. Resumption.
| Springfield, ILL.,, Dec. 13.--A so per
cent. resumption of coal mining in
Illinois was reported today at the
Illinois Coal Operators association
here. Operators here are not sur
| prised al the delay of some of the
men in returning to work, but they
confidently predict all will be back
within very few days.
Reports on resumption of work
were tied up today at the state head
quarters of the United Mine Work
ers' union here. President Earring
ton was in st. Louis and other off
cials declared they knew nothing oil
the situation, but believed the mer
were responding better today. Far
rington, it is understood, is canvass.
ing the southern district, where the
majority OF the recalcitrants in the
state are
Resumed in Kansas.
Kansas City. Mo-, Dec. 13.-The
deep coal mine work in the Kansas
held was resumed today
President Howat, Secretary Treas
urer Harvey, and John Gallery, at
torney for United Mine Workers OF
America, district No. IA, entered into
an agreement with Gov. Allen and
supreme Court Receivers Sample ant
Galthkili at Pittsburg last night, fol
resumption of deep mine work in tho
state.
The provisions Of the old contract
1T is understood, will remain in force
except as to the IA per cent. increase
Union miners have been ordered tc
report at the strip mines at the
earliest possible moment and upor
their appearance, it is said, voluntee,
workers will be withdrawn. Kansa,
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