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Foreign News November 23, 1926

The Elkins Inter Mountain

Elkins, Randolph County, West Virginia

What is this article about?

London's use of coal-derived gas for cooking and heating has reached historic highs, with 300,000 consumers via the London light and coke company, driven by cold weather and new rates; U.S. gas coal costs $20/ton.

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LONDON HAS BEEN
USING COAL GAS ON.

Nov. 22 London has been cooking and keeping kindly with gas made from coal. This is due to the British coal industry. There are 300,000 consumers in the London light and coke company list.

American gas coal delivered costs about $20 a ton.

London is using more gas now than any other time in history. Many thousands of persons have been installing gas heaters as fast as possible since the first cold man arrived and the annual agreement was made under the new government rate.

What sub-type of article is it?

Economic

What keywords are associated?

London Gas Usage Coal Gas British Coal Industry Gas Heaters Government Rate

Where did it happen?

London

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

London

Event Date

Nov. 22

Outcome

300,000 consumers in the london light and coke company; american gas coal delivered costs about $20 a ton; increased gas usage to historic levels

Event Details

London has been cooking and keeping kindly with gas made from coal due to the British coal industry. London is using more gas now than any other time in history. Many thousands of persons have been installing gas heaters as fast as possible since the first cold man arrived and the annual agreement was made under the new government rate.

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