Sunday, August 24, 2014

On This Date in Minnesota History: August 24

August 24, 1922 – Minnesota fuel distribution authorities will ask for a return to the priority order, in order to obtain a coal supply for the state at once. The fuel situation in the northwest is now critical. Unless Minnesota alone can get 600,000 tons of coal weekly beginning next week, many essential industries will have to be closed down.

The state has received no coal this week though it was scheduled to receive 400,000 tons.

Bemidji Daily Pioneer; “No Coal Received in Minnesota This Week”; Aug. 24, 1922; p. 1.

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