Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 116, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 May 1920 — Lena Coal Mines In Bad Shape. [ARTICLE]

Lena Coal Mines In Bad Shape.

All of the year 1920 will be required to complete the removal of the debris in the pits of the coal mines around Lens, France. The majority of the mines are flooded, due to the destruction of the machinery. Electric pumps are being installed and new cement shafts will be constructed. Two or three years will be needed to pump out all tibe water. .