Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-17
STATE CRISIS IN
COAL is SHOWN
UP BY WEATHER
Indiana Production Normal,
Foreign Shipments Greater,
Is Report.
SHORTAGE THREATENED

With the coming Of winter weather
and the need for coal for domestic con-
sumption, the practical results OF the
States experiment In coal control are
being felt by the ultimate consumer.
Reports from some parts Of the State
indicate an acute situation. Other re-
ports indicate the situation has been
bad, but is improving. In places where
the situation is serious or is likely to
become serious, the refusal of dealers
to comply with fuel commission demands
is given as the reason.
1t is admitted generally that produc-
ton at the mines is normal, but with
the possible exception Of the members
Of the coal commission, it is said to be
agreed more coal than ever is being
shipped outside Of Indiana.
In Indianapolis a distinct coal short
age exists, but it has not yet resulted In
suffering or in the shutting down Of any
industries. Most coal yards report they
have no Indiana coal, but have a supply
Of coal from outside the State at high
prices. A few have Indiana coal at COM
mission prices and few have It at prices
higher than those set by the commission.
a resume Of coal conditions IN Indiana
cities follows:
KoKoMo.
KOKOMO, Ind. Nov. 17.-FueI condi-
tons in Kokomo are IN bad shape as the
supplies of nearly all the dealers are low.
The admission is frankly made that this
city is in no condition to meet a sudden
emergency.
Most purchasers are buying what coal
they can In half-ton lots. P n. Palmer
Of the Indiana Railway and Light Com
pany. says his company has sufficient
coal to provide steam heat to all the
company's patrons
ANDERSON.
ANDERSON, Ind, Nov. 17-whfls a
number Of families are out OF coal, the
situation is not regarded as critical. In
most instances families out of fuel ara
able to buy coal but can not get IL
because dealers already have contracted
their supply. Among poor families there
is a scarcity OF coal. but wants are be-
ing supplied by charity. Coal dealers
have little fuel on hand but have s. suf-
dcient amount in transit.
FRANKFORT.
FRANKFORT, Ind, Nov. 1.-THE coal
situation here is acute. No Eastern coal
Is arriving and very little Indiana coal
is coming in. All Indiana coal is mine
run. II appears the mines quit shipping
after the old contracts expired. Ship
mehts almost ceased after the new board
ruling went into effect. Dealers have on
hand about 20 per cent of the normal
supply at this time. Probably not more
than 800 tons of all kinds Of coal are in
all the yards combined. There should be
1000 tons to make the city safe.
LoGANsPoRT.
LOGANSPORT, Ind, Nov. 1.-THE
opening OF the municipal coal yard in thls
city Monday practically has eliminated
all dangers OF 9 fuel famine in this city.
at least for the present Four carloads
OF Indiana coal already have been re
eeived and four more carloads are expect
cd before the end Of the week The coal
Is being sold In unlimited quantities and
more than 200 orders have been received
LAFAYETTE.
LAFAYETTE, Ind, Nov. 17.-No serf.
Gus coal shortage is noticeable here. Coal
Tor home use is slow in arriving from the
mines and although not plentiful. IA suf
heient to supply the demand except In
case OF severe cold weather or q rail
road tieup. Dealers are confident there
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