Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 69, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 November 1919 — COAL STRIKE STILL UNSETTLED [ARTICLE]

COAL STRIKE STILL UNSETTLED

Reserve Supply of Fuel Is Being Rapidly Diminished. The coal strike la still unsettled and few of the miners have gone back to work. The supply of coal on band Is being rapidly depleted and hundreds of railroad trains have been taken off, factories closed and drastic steps taken in many* cities to conserve the fuel left on hand Offers of about a 27% increase in wages have been made the miners, who have come down from their demand of a 60% increase and a 6-hour day to a 40% raise and a 7-hour day. Unless a settlement is reached in the next day or two it is probable that federal action will be taken to open the mines with military protection for those who desire to work.