The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1943-08-05
Effects of Coal Strike Felt
Here as Dealers Say No
Prices Are Available.

The city of Ely has been asked to
extend fire protection to the village
of Winton.
In a communication read at Tues
day nights council meeting, Mayor
Michael Evenocheck of Winton made
the request, point out that the villages
fire fighting equipment was inadequate
A w. Nelson, city attorney, in
formed the council that it could legal
ly enter into contract with Winton
The city attorney and Fire Chief I. G.
Cox were asked to submit a report on
the matter at the next regular meet
ing.
The effects Of John L. Lewis coal
strike were felt here when local coal
dealers said they could not submit
bids on stoker screenings as re-
quested by the city.
Four of the city's coal dealers met
with the council, and they reported
that it was impossible to secure prices
from their companies or to guarantee
delivery.
It appears that the city viii have
to buy coal as it becomes available
on an emergency basis, and the sales
and purchasing committee, in conJunc-
ton with the city clerk, was authorized
to make such purchases. If the coal
situation improves, however, bids viii
again be called for.
One bid was opened on fuel oil for
the detention hospital and was accept
ed. The Tourist Service Station bid
go cents per gallon for 5000 gallons.
The council, by AZ vote, refused to
approve Mayor John Kapsch's ap-
pointment of Levi Saari to the posi-
ton on the police commission left
vacant by the resignation Of William
Mills.
Opposing the appointment were Al
dermen William r. Harri, Joseph
Koschak, Tony Lenich, and j. Emil
Maxi, while Alderman Edward E. Por-
than and Mayor Kapsch voted for it
Alderman Joseph Klun was absent.
When Mayor Kapsch submitted Sar-
rrs name for council approval, Alder
man Harri said, II have nothing
against Sarri personally, but I think
we should consider a labor man."
st don't know of stronger labor
man in town." the mayor replied.
Eyes, but he's a business man,
Harri said
I'VE should consider one Of the 10.
GALS" Alderman Maxi stated. 81 realize
he (SarrD is a strong labor man, but
he's still in business and they art
well represented on the commission"
He still has to work for a living,
the mayor said.
At this point Alderman Porthar
moved that the appointment be ap.
proved. The mayor seconded the mo-
ton, but it lost on roll call
The mayors denomination Of Mrs
Anna Novak, W. v. Langen, and Gus
A. Maxi to the library board for three
year terms was approved.
City Clerk A. o. Knutson reported
that July expenses totaled s29.012, witt
about $1,000 being fixed charges ant
commitments. He said that the cit.
had s24, 492 monthly for the remainde
of the years current expenses.
A proposed ordinance amendment Il
control the travel of vehicles on O
over sidewalks in the city was con
sidered, and it may be up for its frs
reading at the next regular meeting
It was drawn to prevent damage Z
sidewalks that has been done b.
heavy vehicles.
DR.. Il. NJ Sutherland, city health Of
ficer, submitted copy Of letter b
had received in his investigation of tn
condition of meat delivered here.
Packers are using trucks instead o
rail for deliveries in order to avoi
paying any part of the freight charge
of the cost of delivery of the meat,
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