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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-05-12

Ofttimes shows come to town and
expect the local newspaper to give
them a boost when at the same
time they entirely forget to present
the editor with an entrance permit,
commonly known as a ticket. How is
fellow to tell of the wonders of a
performance he has never seen?
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-05-12
Messrs. Willie and Richard r

Messrs. Willie and Richard Fu-
qua. who are employed In veneering
mill at Louisville. arrived Saturday
night for brief visit with their par
ents. Rev. and Mrs. r. e. Fuqua.
They will return, Thursday. Both
boys are well satisfied with their
work. ffH ~
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-05-12

Mrs. r. r. Muffett and her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Effie Whitehouse. of Magan,
visited Mrs. Muffett's brother, Rev.
R. E. Fuqua and family. from
Thursday until Saturday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-05-12

Mr.. and Mrs. John Bozarth ar
rived home last week. from Simpson
County. where Mr. Bozarth has been
working for an oil company. He
suffered an injured hand, recently,
and will not be able to work for
several days.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-05-12

Mrs. S. T. Hunter,of Centertown.
R. F. d. No. l, accompanied by her
son, Mr.. C. o. Hunter. OF Hartford,
went to Owensboro. Thursday, re-
turning Friday. The purpose of the
trip was to have her eyes examined
by a specialist.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-05-12
GOV. MORROW PERMITS
SENTENCE OF NEGRO

Frankfort. KY, May 7.-Governor
Morrow today RENTED thirty days
of the Jail sentence of Edgar Moore,
Shelby County negro, convicted of
carrying concealed deadly weapon.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-05-12
NOTICE FARMERS.

We will have at once a carload
of International farm Machinery
and Implements. consisting of most
anything you need. Call and see
our line.
w. 4. ELLIS & BRO.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-05-12

The Lady Maccabees will meet
Thursday, May 13. All members be
present as there will be special work
EVA L. BENNETT,
Commander.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-05-12
MULBs FOR SALE

have for sale a good span OF
mules. Price reasonable.
MRS. FILURA BARRETT.
Barrett's Ferry. Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-05-12

Just received a shipment of Ser
win-williams paint. You know the
brand. See us for floor, porch.
screen. house and auto paint.
J. D. WILLIAMS 4 SONS.
.1sllt Beaver Dam KY
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-05-12

Mrs. Pingree Shaver, Of Evansville
Ind, is visiting Mrs. Sadie Williams
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-05-12

A limited number of 30K3-l-2
Miller. geared to the road tires. clos
ing out at s17.50-
J. d. wILLIAMsa& SONS.
1s-1t a Beaver Dam. Ky
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-05-12

Our HERCULES buggies are here.
]. d. WILLIAMS & SONS,
19-1t Beaver Dam, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-05-12
HARTFORD SENIORS ENTER-
Tanned BY BEAVER DAM GLASS

Mrs. E. Z. Tarter and the Beaver
Dam Senior class entertained the
Seniors of Hartford High Scholl, at
Mrs. Tartar's residence, last Satur-
day night. Various contests aad
games were enjoyed, after which re-
freshments consisting of ices and
cake were served. The Hartford
lassies and laddies say they had a
very, very delightful time.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-05-12

Among Ohio County Democrats,
who attended the State Convention
at Louisville, were; Messrs. Rowan
Holbrook. R. e. Lee Simmerman,
w. II. Parks and Harold Holbrook.
OF Hartford. and J.. M. Porter. of
Beaver Dam.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1920-02-13
PLENTYW00D WILL
ENLARGE H. SCHOOL
100000 Voted BY Electors Of School
District No. 20, Sheridan County,
For Purpose of Enlarging School
Building, Last Saturday.


Plentywood will build 100000 ad-
dit;on to the Public School.
That is what the electors of School
District decided last Saturday, Febru-
airy 7th, at a special bond election,
called by the directors of said dis
trict January Is, 1920, by vote of
81 for and 4 against the proposition.
Plentywood schools have been
crowded for several years, and the
congestion has been relived from time
to time by makeshifts in the way of
small frame buildings, but the num-
Der of pupils have been increasing un-
til for the past month, half day
shifts have been inaugurated in order
that all of the children might have a
few hours of school each school day,
and it was then decided by the school
board to submit proposition to bond
and build an addition onto the school
house sufficiently arge to accommo-
date the needs of this thriving city
for at least two years.
The bond proposition provided for
a serial bond at a rate of interest of
not more than per cent per annum,
payable semi-annually, and the bonds
are payable in the sum Of $4 900 per
year after the fifth year and the last
payment is made on the nineteenth
year.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1920-02-13

A Want Ad in the Producers News
Brings Results.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1920-02-13
FRENCH MEMORIAL Elk.
Continued from page one)

completely as possible, The American
Legion Of America has been request
ed to inaugurate a movement for
holding Memorial exercises stimuli
taneously throughout the United
States on Stpday afternoon, Febru-
AIRY 22nd.
Plentywoo6~ Post No. So Of the
American Legion has arranged a
meeting for this purpose to be held
at 2:30 p. m. of that day at the Com
munity Hail in Plentywood. The ex;
ercise will be in the nature of sacred
Rev. Savage will deliver the addresses.
The singing Of a number of patriotic
and sacred songs will be part of
the program.
It is desired that everyone attend
these exercises which are q tribute to
the memory of our soldiers who gave
their lives in the great conflict. A
section Of seats will be reserved for
relatives Of dead soldiers, and it is re-
quested that such relatives notify any
member Of the Plentywood Post of the
number Of seats desired.
1nasmuch al there are but two
American Legion Posts in Sheridan
County-at Rlentywood and Scobey-
the invitation is extended TO- all to
attend at such place as is the more
convenient. If attendance is impos-
sible, it is requested that relatives
write to The 34jutant, Plentywood
Post No. So, 31can Legion, Plen-
tywood, giving the name Of the de-
ceased soldier and his organization
and rank, in order that the Post may
secure the diplomas. It is necessary
also to give the full name of the next
Of kin to whom the diplomas will be
addressed.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1920-02-13

County Agent Anderson reported
the program of work that had been
adopted and the Community Commit
tee elected. Moved and seconded the
report be approved. Carried. Mr..
Anderson explained the aims of the
Farm Bureau and its relation to poll
tics. Everybody can join the Farm
Bureau. It does not take away the
personal liberties Of any of its men,
bers as long as the Farm Bureau is
not involved.
B. F. Sparrow, Agent State Imple-
ment Company, Helena, spoke on
Dry-falming Methods in Washington,
and the Use of the Rotary Rod Weed
err.
John Stoner, Farm Bureau director,
explained the work done by the Farm
Bureau on Drouth Relief and the
Drouth Relief Law. It was moved
and seconded that Drouth Relief
Committee be elected to pass on ap-
plications. Carried. The following
were elected: Mike Pappenfus, Oscar
Matson, and Simon c. Hanson.
Mr.. Stoner then explained the
Farm Bureau Budget for County
Agent work and stated that the Coun-
ty Commissioners had not approved
the budget, because they did not want
E. w. Anderson as County Agent, and
wanted to make a change in the
Board of Directors. It was moved and
seconded that the Farm Bureau direc-
tors be demanded to retain County
Agent Anderson, and that the County
Commissioners approve the budget.
Carried. Moved and seconded that
Oscar r. Collins represent the Ray
mond community at the conference
with the State County Agent Leader,
Farm Bureau Directors, and the Coun-
ty Commissioners. Carried. Every
farmer was requested to write person
al letters to the Farm Bureau direc-
tors and County Commissioners and
to send in petitions demanding that
e. w. Anderson be retained as County
Agent. Every citizen was requested
to send in membership to the Farm
Bureau. Adjourned.
MRS. CARL HOVDY, Seey.
Minutes of Raymond Farm Bureau
Community Committee, Dec. 30th.
Chairman, Oscar R. Collins.
County Agent Anderson explained
the need Of a program of work and
Community Committeeman. After
several motions and considerable dis
cussion the following program Of work
was adopted, and community commit
teemen elected: Farm Bureau Organi-
cation, Chairman, w. r. Mack, Ray
mond; Marketing, James Larter, Out
look; Crop Improvement, John Lind
bloom, Raymond; Woman's Work,
Mrs. r. l.. Collins, Raymond; Live
stock Improvement, Simon c. Han
sen, Raymond; Boys and Girls Clubs,
Mrs. Carl Hovdy, Outlook.
The details of the program will be-
worked out later. Adjourned
MRS. CARL HOVDY, Sccy.
Continued next week.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1920-02-13
DEATH OF
:. -. JOHN BRABEC
Prominent Farmer, Residing About 4
Miles North of Pentywood, Crosses
Divide Last Monday Morning.
LEAVES WIFE AND 10 CHILDREN

John Brabec, prominent farmer re-
siding about four miles north of Plen-
tywood, died at his home last Mon
day morning, as a result of a COM
plication of diseases, of long standing.
Mr.. Brabec was an old settler,
homesteading his present farm twelve
or fourteen years ago, where he has
resided since, rearing a large family.
The funeral was held Wednesday
from the Congregational church, Rev.
Henry of Glasgow coming to Plenty
wood to preach the funeral sermon,
and interment was made at the Plen-
tywood cemetery. There was a very
large funeral.
The deceased left to mourn his de-
parture, a wife and ten children,
ranging from a son of % years to
small child, besides several brothers
who reside in the same neighborhood.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1920-02-13
SCHOOL BONDS CAR.
RIED 81 FOR TO
Il AGAINST

Westby News: The election held
Monday to bond the school district for
$4,000 polled a large vote. The re-
suit was a victory for the bond issue
by 81 to Fl vote.
As the bond issue carried, we may
look for some fine improvements in
our school property being made this
summer. The work of remodeling and
charging the present building will be
started just as soon as the school
term closes in the spring, and it is
hoped to have the work completed be-
fore the fall term opens.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1920-02-13
FARMERS WANT co.
AGENT ANDERSON
Many Resolutions BY Farm Bureau
Meetings, and Many Letters aud
Petitions Sent in His Behalf Coun-
~ Commissioners Discharge An
derson Because of Personal Dislike.

Following we reproduce minutes Of
several meetings Of Sheridan County
Farm Bureau held throughout the
county in the past four or five weeks.
The farmers are demanding that
the Farm Bureau use their utmost in
fuence to bring about the retainment
Of County Agent Anderson as county
agent of Sheridan county.
Three is no reason why that An
derson should not be retained as he
il q very efficient man and the only
difficulty is that Jud Watkins and
some Of the old loot gang don't like
him.
/ MINUTES OF MEETINGS
=. Minutes Of Archer Farm Bureau
I Community Meeting, January z,
Chairman H. H. Hardersen called the
meeting to order. Attendance 20.
H. p. Madsen, president of the
County Farm Bureau, was called on
to make a report on his trip to and
from the Farm Bureau Conference at
Bozeman, and a report on the Confer
ence. He mentioned the splendid
stacks of hay in the irrigated portions
of the Yellowstone Valley, how busy
everybody was at the Conference, and
the many important subjects that
came up, and his visit at the State
Capitol and call on Governor Stew
art. Everybody was interested in this
report.
County Agent Anderson reported on
the County Agent Conference, the
Farmers Week program, and the
Farmers Elevator meeting at Wolf
Point. He briefly outlined the work
Of the College and the Experiment
Stations; THE Land Colonization
Methods" adopted by DR.. Elwood
Mead was explained briefly.
Then the Chair lead in a general
discussion on the Standardization of
Livestock" for the Archer commune
ty. Most Of those present apparently
were in favor Of the Shorthorn cattle.
Final decision will be made at a gen.
era1 community meeting at the Com
munity Hall on Saturday, February
Z. The program for the day will be
read by John H. Sandvig, in charge of
Livestock Improvement for the COM
munity. County Agent Anderson has
consented to be present and speak on
the Standardization of Breeds, Com
munity breeding and Bull Circles. A
definite program will be made up by
the dairymen.
It was moved and seconded to adj
journ to meet February at p. m.
Carried.
MRS. H. H. HARDERsEN, secy.
Minutes of Raymond Farm Bureau
Community meeting, Dec. 80, attend
ance Fl. Chairman, Oscar R. Collins.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1920-02-13
O. B. McCABE BUYS
GARAGE IN FROlD

Froid Tribune: A deal was closed
the first Of the week in which o. B.
McCabe become the owner and pro-.
prietor Of the City Garage, which has
E. FL KamRs Ed; TorMResG % G. R?ogney
chase includes building, stock and.
Olson will continue to look after the:
mechanical end of the business.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1920-02-13
COURT CALENDAR
FOR THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL
DISTRICT IN AND FOR THE
COUNTY OF SHERIDAN, FOR
JURY TERM BEGIN MIN G
MARCH II. 1920.

Below is the Court Calendar for the
term commencing March II, 1920.
This is jury term.
Honorable c. E. Conner, Judge, will
president; Clerk of =. Court, Albert
Chapman; Sheriff, Jack Bennett.
Court will open and the calendar
will be called March II, at 900 o.
clock P. M:
March 18th 200 P. M.
No. 2406.- Williams Weiss VS.. Hen
ry Kolath.
No. 2427 William H. Keig ct al VS..
John G. Nelson.
No. 2434 C. J. Cummins VS.. D. C..
No. 244o D. J. Mccall VS.. Olaf
Tansem.
No. 245o John B. Knudtson VS..
Earnest Paradis.
No. 1862 First National Bank,
Plentywood. vs.: G: L: Prochnow.
MARCH 18TH, 900 A. NJ.
No. 2473 Geo. H. Griffith vs.. Jack
Bennett, as Sheriff, Etc.
No. 1921 Edward Gobbs VS.. F.. l..
Houston.
No. 2544 Tom Bolin vs.. Carl john
No. 1850 Belle Penfield VS.. Palmer
J. Scott.
No: 1851 Rippon Knitting Works
vs.. H. E. Lockrem.
No. 1869 Montana Equity Co. VS..
Albert Jallo.
March 18th 800 A. M.
No. 2793 E. V: Hurst vs.. Iowa
State Live Stock Co.
No. 1921 Pittsburg Plate Glass VS..
Culbertson Hotel Co. ct al.
No. 1924 Albert Jallo VS.. Mrs. Geo.
Carter ct al.
No. 2792 Engebrit Bertleson VS..
Anton Jorgenson:
No. 29s9 Anthony J. Altman VS..
Josephine Altman, ct al.
March 18th $500 A. NJ.
No. 1882 Anthony ]. Altman VS..
Casper Reuter-, ct al.
No. 1890 Nick HOLMAN vs.. Paul
H. Kanning.
No. 3o13 Emil Hoye VS.. w. L..
Nichols.
No. 3134 Jens Norgaard VS.. Great
Northern Railway Company.
March 18th $500 A. M.
No. 1892 Lewis F. Waidt VS.. Haz-
ell R. Egan.
No. 3l8a Martha H. MUIR VS.. Haz-
el II. E&du.
No. S199 VIM. Robinson vs.. VIM.
Flaherty, ct al.
No. 1854 P. A. Paulson VS.. Edwin
Potter.
No. 1917 John A. Davis VS.. Selmer
Nelson.
No. 1116 Irene L. Frum VS.. Charles
w. Drake.
No. 1247 Charles W. Drake VS..
John B: Duggan:
No. 1862 Fred Anhalt VS.. The
British American Insurance Com
pany.
No. 1858 Fred Anhalt, VS.. Aetna
Fire Insurance Co.
No. 1854 Fred Anhalt VS.. Mime
apolis Fire & Marine Insurance Co.
No. 1855 Fred Anhalt VS.. CONNER
cial Union Insurance Company.
No. 2153 The Thos. D. Murphy
Company VS.. L. G. Lasater.
No. 1888 Eli Watts VS.: Advance
Rumely Thresher Company.
March 10Th 800 A. M.
No. 1924 0. B. Hoven vs.. George
Ellis.
No. 1868 I: o. Bakken VS.. D. Dunn,
March Goth 900 A. M.
No. 1854 Jos. F. Dolin VS.. Sheri
dan County.
No. 1929 Roy F. Dunn VS.. Securi-
ty State Bank, Whitehall, ct al.
No. 1862 0. S. Rounseville VS.. ia
cob Ehrmontraut.
No. 1858 o. S. Rounseville VS.. John
Cerveny.
March 22nd 900 A. M.
No. 2746 Security State Bank,
Whitehall VS.. A. w. Hanson.
No. 1919 Peterson & Stranskov VS..
Logan Sackett.
. No. 1851 Amelia D. White VS..
George D. Sutherland.
No. 1860 DR.. c. Sells VS.. John
Borg, ct al.
March 23rd 800 A. M.
No. 2446 Joe A. Kavon VS.. Carl
Tlumble.
No. 2642 Xennie Bernhard VS..
John Lee, ct al.
No. 1856 State of Montana VS.. Sam
Harlseth.
PLENTYW00D WILL
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1920-02-13

FOR, SALE OR TRADE-3-room
house and lot in Davis Second Addi-
ton. Very cheap. Will take Ford
car: Write Box 1913, Plentywood.
44-3t-p
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1920-02-13

When in Medicine Lake, room and
eat at the Lake Hotel. New manage.
ment. 18-tf
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1920-02-13

The weather the past week has
been very mild and stock is getting
along in fine condition. Much hay is
being brought into the county.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-30
Conference ON rron,ccrinr.

,WASIilNGToN. July Means OF
;iv"rtinG winter coal shortages and
or defeating 1ro.itccrinE in the coal
trade VIII bc discussed at conrer-
cncc in Ncw York Monday between
representatives. OF four government
departments and a committee from
the coal Industry. Acting Attorney
General Amcs. in announcing the
conference tonight, said the govern
mcnt hoped 10 develop "A program
on when the coal interests could
come halfway ia solving the coal
problem.
Mr.. Ancs. who. with Attorney Gem
era! Palmer. will direc, the forma
ton Of the plan, declared there was
no reason for scarcity Of fuel at
Tn" present time. and That II "a short
age existed i, was through tn. faulty
hisiributi"n. ~" aided that there
were mo economical reasons for tho
high coal prices. which obtain
throughout The country"
Although The question or an en-
hargo on export coal will bc dis
cusscd q, the coming conference. Mr..
Nmcs said II appeared that the en-
largo could bc discarded az an Of
i"ctivc means OF increasing the sup
ply available for domestic use. Less
than lo,poO.Ooo tons Of coat have been
exported during the first six months
OF this year including shipments TO
canada. he said, and this amount had
not, therefore. materially reduced the
stocks here. with production for tho
period estimated at 255.OO0.000 tons
wage Questions also probably will
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-30
.BONAR LAW ANNOUNCES
IRISH COERCION BILL
British Government Will jam II
Through All Stages Next
Week

LONDON. July ga iii to deal
with the disorders la ireland will be
introduced next week in the House
OF Commons and rassed in all it's
stages. according 10 an announce
n'-"t by Andrew Eonar Law. the gov
crnment leader. in the House today.
Premier Lloyd Georr. today re-
ccived large depu,ltion OF rnern.
bcrs OF both Houses Of Parliament on
the subject Of ireland Tn. Premier
advised the reputation TO await the
Introduction OF the new bin cinbudy-
ing the proposals Of Sir IIurnar
land. for dealing with the disorders.
lie said it's provisions would b. found
10 be very drastic. and great hopes
are entertained that they viii succeed
in coping with the situation.
Whatever happened. said Lloyd
George. Ireland could not be- allowed
to leave the empire. Munitions would
be sent and ilwayrncn refusing to
handle them would be instantly dis
missed
In reply TO 4 question as to whether
generous treatment would he ac-
corded ireland beyond the present
home rule bill after she had been
paci,icd. the Premier said mat mis-
definition of what ireland ought 20
have was in accordanc" with the pro
viNions Of the HON" rule bill.
In daylight lighting between the
English military forces and Irish
Volunteers in Hsur.s. County Lin
crick. today. one soldier and 1--WE cit-
zcuS we're Killed.
One civilian and three military po-
lice were wounded out.:d. the Bank
or Ireland. in Dublin. tonight. The
injuries w"rc received in scuiii" fol
lowing upon an attempt made TO dis
arm five military police.
The police barracks at "cstmcath
WAS burned tonight.
Irish raj!wayrnen. who have dislo-
Gated traffic in various parts OF the
country. thereby causing a serious
food shortage IN some places by re-
fuSins 10 move trains carrying muni-
lions ana armed guards. nave won Il.
least "A partial victory over ;h. gov
eminent, as The companies announce
that military guards h"nCc:Orth viii
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-30
U. S. OBJECTS TO JAPAN's
EXPLORATIONS IN SIBERIA
Washington Protests Against Seiz-
ure OF Saghalicn and Attempt
To Set Up Buffer State.
BY Cniv.rs.I S.rvIc.

=
-, " AStilNGTON July 29.---Thc United
states in effect has protested against
Japan unchecked explorations in ST
Gerih Inquiries" have been sen, to
iokyo. IL was announced a: the State
Department today.
untl IL IL othc: Wise shown tais
soHcrninc ~ forced to believe THAT
Japan purposes TO occupy the northern
hait OF SaIhali.n Island and set M
!, s2-caiIsd buffer state in Eastern 81
IBERIA. This would xiv. the Miliados
government control there for all time
win domination OF the Chinese East
crh Hallway. The intention OF Japan
10 take the northern half OF Saghaiien
Already has been announced by the
general III charge there. and this gov
eminent has reason 10 Dclicv. that
the buffer state aire ldy has been de-
other nation
The Japanese ambassador was n,
The state Department on Tuesday and
III. british ambassador vas there yes
terduy. II les said that the British
ambassador disagrccs with the Jap
an"s" policy SO far "a her control Of
ccrned. Great britain understand
tina; the road has been internation-
allied.
aside from This practically un.m-
United States appears % hav. been
left In the position ~ having 10 fight
!; out with Japan diDloinit'caIl" on
the main question Of III" enormous az
sorption OF siberian territory I.pan
some weeks ago 50; up ;hc nLiv. JUS
tiHcation for these seizures thar SN.
had TO play iOnc hand in Siberia 20
resist til. Spvi'tS.' In a vague but
ominors way japan has been holding
for some months that she is tho ar
bitter Of the Monroe Doctrine AS APP
piled 10 the East meaning China and
Siberia.
Japan some months ago. asserting
untruthfully that her citizens had
been murdered in Northeastern 81
IBERIA. sent a squadron and transports
10 aycnc" tho alleged wrong There
was no interference and now Japan
proposes 20 stay on the Island OF Sag
halicn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-30
COAL OPERATORS REFUSE
TO CONFER WITH MINERS
Decline to Treat With Men Who
Regard 10 Contract AS
"Scrap Of Paper"
PALMER II A X Es ACTION
Calls n Conference in New York TO
Consider Shortage, Prices and
Wages, and to Find u Way To
Stop Profitccring.

CHICAGO. July 29.--Coal operators
Of Indiana today declined to partici-
pate In Joint conference with the
miners, AS suggested by John I.
Lewis international president OF the
United Mine Workers of America.
with view TO changing or amend
ing the Interstate agreement and the
commerce commissioners award
The executive committee OF the In
diana Bituninous Coal Operators AS
sociation. in announcing its action.
said 1t was influenced by the fact
that all contracts. State and inter
state, were hut rcaiirmation and
acceptance by the operators and
miners Of an award mandatory in It's
PROVISIONS"
"Contrac,s.' the committee said
should be sacrcily and risidly en-
forced. To treat them as scraps OF
paper is not Only detrimental 10 th!.
coal Industry. but announcement ard
Injurious 10 tn" public welfare. We
HuHE"at tina, you atari the mines in
operation. guarantee TO the public
It's fuci supply and secure from tho
government the r.pht to meet to
consider any alleged grievances and
TO adjust any wrongs"
The coal operators arc TO meet hero
tomorrow TO discuss the coal and
strike situation. II was announced