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Domestic News
October 2, 1899
The Evening Times
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Miners' strike at New River mine causes coal shortage at Newport News, Va., preventing vessels from loading cargoes; fleet disperses to other ports. Reported from Norfolk on Oct. 2.
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NO COAL FOR VESSELS.
The Miners' Strike Causes Trouble at Newport News.
NORFOLK, Va., Oct. 2.-Three schooners which arrived here today from Newport News report that the coal there is exhausted and they were unable to secure cargoes. To the strike of the miners in the New River mine, from which the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad draws its supplies of coal. the shortage is attributed. The strike has been in progress about a week.
The vessels which left Newport News today were the last of a large fleet which dispersed, the vessels going to Norfolk and other ports where cargoes may be obtained.
The Miners' Strike Causes Trouble at Newport News.
NORFOLK, Va., Oct. 2.-Three schooners which arrived here today from Newport News report that the coal there is exhausted and they were unable to secure cargoes. To the strike of the miners in the New River mine, from which the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad draws its supplies of coal. the shortage is attributed. The strike has been in progress about a week.
The vessels which left Newport News today were the last of a large fleet which dispersed, the vessels going to Norfolk and other ports where cargoes may be obtained.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic
Shipping
What keywords are associated?
Miners Strike
Coal Shortage
Newport News
Vessels
Chesapeake Ohio Railroad
Where did it happen?
Newport News
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Newport News
Event Date
Oct. 2
Outcome
coal exhausted at newport news; vessels unable to secure cargoes; large fleet dispersed to norfolk and other ports
Event Details
Three schooners arrived in Norfolk from Newport News reporting coal shortage due to miners' strike at New River mine, which supplies Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad; strike in progress about a week