Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 74, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 December 1917 — COX MAKES SERIOUS CHARGES [ARTICLE]

COX MAKES SERIOUS CHARGES

Says F. C. Baird Represents Lake Coal Shipping Pool. Columbus, O„ Dec. 14.—1 n a final effort to relieve tin* serious coal situation in Ohio, Gov. James Cox is preparing charges which, he declares, will be forwarded to President Wilson at once against F. C. Baird of Cleveland, head of the lake coal shipping pool. Governor Cox, In his statement, will charge that Mr. Baird represents the coal operators ami not the interests of the industrial and domestic consumers, and \yill demand his dismissal. Dr. 11. A. Garfield, federal fuel administrator,. will be asked for an explanation of why he appointed Mr, Baird, whb is referred to by Governor Cox as “the hired man” of the operators. Don’t forget the next time you need a lead pencil to try one of those superior quality pencils handled in The Democrat’s fancy stationery and office supply department—a fine Faber pencil at “bebefore the war prices,” 5 cents.