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July 24, 1922
The Rock Island Argus And Daily Union
Rock Island, Rock Island County County, Illinois
What is this article about?
In Washington on July 24, coal operators from six states confer with Secretary Hoover, agreeing to plans to prevent profiteering and ensure coal distribution amid a strike. Attorney General Daugherty affirms the plan's legality.
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OPERATORS PUT O.K. ON U. S. PLANS
Men From Six Coal Producing States Meet With Hoover.
Washington, July 24.-Operators from the producing districts of six states, in conference today with Secretary Hoover, agreed in principle with the administration's plan for maintaining prices and insuring fuel distribution during the strike emergency.
Washington, July 24.-The administration plan for preventing profiteering in coal and insuring fuel distribution during the strike emergency was presented today at a conference of nearly a hundred non-union operators and government officials with Secretary Hoover.
Meeting in executive session, the conference began the consideration of two proposals submitted by Mr. Hoover. One provides for the tightening of existing voluntary agreements to maintain fair prices and the other for establishment of coal pools in the producing districts for preferential distribution under the authority of the interstate commerce commission.
Daugherty Prepares Report.
Attorney General Daugherty was preparing to report to Mr. Hoover during the day upon the legal phases of the emergency coal control program and it was understood that price maintenance was up for first consideration by the conference.
Mr. Hoover was understood to take the position that the conference was held to deal entirely with the two problems presented and not to consider means for settling with the coal or railroad strikes.
Representatives of coal dealers were present and it was thought that their cooperation would be sought in the efforts to prevent advancing fuel charges during the continuance of the present situation.
Sustains Hoover Plan.
Later the department of justice announced that Attorney General Daugherty had submitted an opinion to Secretary Hoover "sustaining every phase" regarding the legality of the commerce secretary's plan "in connection with the coal shortage and distribution."
The attorney general declared that he would join with Secretary Hoover "and every other governmental agency under the direction of the president to relieve the situation, to the end that coal and other necessities of life may be furnished the American people in sufficient quantities and at reasonable prices."
Men From Six Coal Producing States Meet With Hoover.
Washington, July 24.-Operators from the producing districts of six states, in conference today with Secretary Hoover, agreed in principle with the administration's plan for maintaining prices and insuring fuel distribution during the strike emergency.
Washington, July 24.-The administration plan for preventing profiteering in coal and insuring fuel distribution during the strike emergency was presented today at a conference of nearly a hundred non-union operators and government officials with Secretary Hoover.
Meeting in executive session, the conference began the consideration of two proposals submitted by Mr. Hoover. One provides for the tightening of existing voluntary agreements to maintain fair prices and the other for establishment of coal pools in the producing districts for preferential distribution under the authority of the interstate commerce commission.
Daugherty Prepares Report.
Attorney General Daugherty was preparing to report to Mr. Hoover during the day upon the legal phases of the emergency coal control program and it was understood that price maintenance was up for first consideration by the conference.
Mr. Hoover was understood to take the position that the conference was held to deal entirely with the two problems presented and not to consider means for settling with the coal or railroad strikes.
Representatives of coal dealers were present and it was thought that their cooperation would be sought in the efforts to prevent advancing fuel charges during the continuance of the present situation.
Sustains Hoover Plan.
Later the department of justice announced that Attorney General Daugherty had submitted an opinion to Secretary Hoover "sustaining every phase" regarding the legality of the commerce secretary's plan "in connection with the coal shortage and distribution."
The attorney general declared that he would join with Secretary Hoover "and every other governmental agency under the direction of the president to relieve the situation, to the end that coal and other necessities of life may be furnished the American people in sufficient quantities and at reasonable prices."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Survival
What keywords are associated?
Coal Strike
Hoover Plan
Price Maintenance
Fuel Distribution
Strike Emergency
Daugherty Opinion
What entities or persons were involved?
Secretary Hoover
Attorney General Daugherty
Non Union Operators
Coal Dealers
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Secretary Hoover
Attorney General Daugherty
Non Union Operators
Coal Dealers
Location
Washington
Event Date
July 24
Story Details
Operators from six coal producing states meet with Secretary Hoover and agree in principle to the administration's plan for maintaining prices and ensuring fuel distribution during the strike emergency. The plan includes tightening voluntary agreements and establishing coal pools. Attorney General Daugherty supports the legality of the plan.