Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 78, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 March 1909 — OPERATORS-MINERS CLASH IS INDICATED [ARTICLE]

OPERATORS-MINERS CLASH IS INDICATED

Pamphlet Says Demands of Unions Are to Be Refused. New York, March 2. —A pamphlet issued here which, it is claimed, was approved by the anthracite coal operators, indicates that the demands of the miners when presented some time this month, will be refused. The three year agreement will expire on March 31. Reports have had it that the miners will not only demand official recognition, but will make demands for higher wages, shorter hours and other concessions.