Macoupin County IL NO. 2 MINE
RESUMES OPERATIONS ©2003 Contributed by Joan Miley
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STAUNTON STAR-TIMES, Staunton, Macoupin Co, IL, Thurs 3 May 1928 page 1
NO. 2 MINE RESUMES OPERATIONS
In our last issue the Star-Times said that there were indications
that No. 2 mine of the Mt. Olive & Staunton Coal Co. might
resume operations in the near future. On Friday the resumption of
operations became a certainty when notices were posted, informing
the men that an agreement had been signed and that work would
begin on Monday morning. The mine was in good condition for the
resumption of work and almost a full crew of men were on hand
Monday morning. Several of those who did not report for work are
away on trips and did not learn that an agreement had been
reached in time to permit them to be on hand Monday morning. The
full force will no doubt be at work within a few days.
This is one of the best news items it has been our privilege
to publish since some time. Many Staunton men are among those
employed at No. 2 mine and the resumption of work there will mean
a great deal to our entire community. It is a rift in the clouds,
emitting a bright ray of light. President Fishwick of the
Illinois miners' organization in a statement made Saturday, said
that the strike is virtually at an end so far as Illinois is
concerned. Two thirds of the men employed in the industry in this
state are said to be at work and as practically every large
company has signed up it appears only logical that the others
will follow suit soon.