O'Neill, Charles, 1887-1949

Participants in the coal strike talks are meeting at the Hotel Biltmore in New York, New York. From left to right: Charles O'Neill, President of the Central Pennsylvania Coal Operators; John R. Steelman, Federal Conciliator; and Walter L. Robison, Chairman of the Joint Conference.

John R. Steelman (left), federal conciliator who was striving to bring peace to the coal industry, is looking over a newspaper while chatting with Charles O'Neill, representative of the Mine Operators, during an interlude in the discussions at the Hotel Biltmore.