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January 11, 1918
The Coconino Sun
Flagstaff, Coconino County, Arizona
What is this article about?
Rep. John W. Langley of Kentucky blames coal shortage on insufficient railroad cars, confirmed by producers; mines shut down without cars, idling workers. He backs legislation to fix the issue.
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CAR SHORTAGE
Representative John W. Langley, of Kentucky, is of the opinion that the present shortage in the coal supply can be charged wholly to the lack of transportation. He has had correspondence on the subject with some of the largest producers in the country. They state that soft coal is brought from the mine and invariably discharged directly into railroad cars waiting at the mouth. If the cars are not there they declare the mine has to be shut down, and the men remain idle until more cars are provided. Mr. Langley comes from a coal producing section of the country, and has personal knowledge of the conditions, which has been corroborated by his correspondents. Pending legislation designed to relieve the car shortage will receive his earnest support.
Representative John W. Langley, of Kentucky, is of the opinion that the present shortage in the coal supply can be charged wholly to the lack of transportation. He has had correspondence on the subject with some of the largest producers in the country. They state that soft coal is brought from the mine and invariably discharged directly into railroad cars waiting at the mouth. If the cars are not there they declare the mine has to be shut down, and the men remain idle until more cars are provided. Mr. Langley comes from a coal producing section of the country, and has personal knowledge of the conditions, which has been corroborated by his correspondents. Pending legislation designed to relieve the car shortage will receive his earnest support.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Coal Shortage
Car Shortage
Transportation
John W. Langley
Legislation
What entities or persons were involved?
John W. Langley
Where did it happen?
Kentucky
Story Details
Key Persons
John W. Langley
Location
Kentucky
Story Details
Representative John W. Langley attributes the coal shortage to lack of railroad cars for transportation, based on correspondence with producers and personal knowledge from his coal-producing area; he supports legislation to address the car shortage.