Jasper County Democrat, Volume 13, Number 44, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 September 1910 — COAL STRIKE IS SETTLED [ARTICLE]

COAL STRIKE IS SETTLED

Illinois Miners Will Return to Work on Monday Next. Approach of Cold Weather, Coal Shortage and Demand for Fuel Cause Concessions on Both Sides. Chicago, Sept. 9. —The strike of coak miners in Illinois is settled. The 40,000 or 45,000 men who have been, idle since last April will probably resumetheir labors next Monday. Approach of cold weather, shortage of coal and the demands of the railroad companies and large manfacturers for an immediate adjustment of the differences between the miners and their employers, induced both sides to make concessions.