Shorter Day For Operators In Railroads Pushes 9 Hour Plan
Washington March 2 American railways agreed to comply with the nine hour law by March 4 prompting temporary layoffs of thousands of railway workers. Officials say the move will reduce operating expenses despite expected travel and shipping disruption. Rail executives cited a banking crisis and revenue losses as causes, with some claiming the industry faced widespread layoffs and the risk of receiverships as lines struggle to meet payrolls. The hearings revealed stark shortages of equipment and idle trains, though some witnesses warned the current shortage would ease with renewed prosperity.
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Merican Railways
Nuiber
Mirall Rlalione
Interstate Commerce
American Railways
UW. Mudge
The
Rock
Ely
Frank M. Cane Dies at 24 After Barbershop Career
Frank M. Cane owner of a fixchungy barber shop died at his residence 14 Garden Street this morning. Cause listed as Auberenlourn. Born in Theathe County Kentucky on March 18 1880 he was 24 years old. He started in business last August and had been engaged in street trades at Bonners Kerry. Survived by wife Francia aged 4 and son Egbert. Four sisters and brothers in Spokane plus Dell Cane of Bonners Ferry attended. He belonged to the Funeral Brotherhood of Los Angeles. Spokane will mourn as funeral services are held tomorrow at 2 pm at the family home conducted by Rev Gilat. All city barber shops to close for the funeral with barbers attending the body. Cane was known in Bon Nome Ferry and the Pines for his many friends.
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Mr. Cane
Theathe County
Kentucky
Pilat
Dell Cann
Bonners Merry
Fenternal Brotherhood of
Los Angeles
Ustod
Spokane
Gilat
The
Christian Church
Harbors
Cano
Bonnome Ferry
Pines
Howe
Two Spokane Women Arrested For Immoral Conduct
Two Spokane women identified as Claudie Wieen and May Veren were arrested by Chief of Police McGov Jorn as they prepared to depart on the afternoon train. They arrived Saturday evening and stayed at a local hotel. Police Judge Math set $10 cash bonds for each to guarantee appearance. Bond was posted by two local young men, names not learned.
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Spokane
Claudie Wieen
May Veren
Polles McGov- Jorn
Math
Convicts Sentenced in Coeur d'Alene Crimes
Traveling quand Adley and Ougood were brought to prison after district court actions in Coeur d Alene. Joe Jura received a life term for manslaughter after a fatal altercation near the Lawia mill. O. M. Ougood was given a 20 year term for highway robbery committed with Fred Hallows and A K Yarbrough near lumber yards and Horsmhow saloon. The events stem from a drunken dispute and a later street robbery.
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D. W. Adley
Lawia
Breve Puatorn
Hom
Duran
Luife
Albany Insurance Official Dies in New York City
An Albany life insurance agent and longtime regulator, Hurullion formerly counsel for major firms and in charge of insurance regulation in the United States and Canada, died suddenly in New York City after an illness. Judge Mantiton, 54, widely known for his Albany politics links and service as former county attorney, also figures in the era’s insurance investigations. Bertha Sumner and Mrs Orsdel of Portland, Ore attended a Woodmen gathering at Sanders Hall with Sumner, general foreman for the Woodmen, giving an address and guidance on lodge work. a banquet followed.
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X.Y
Mamilton
Amau
Mauditon
Mantiton
Armey
Albany County
Lark
Stake Court of Claima An
Newm Authority Pop Corporation
Bertha Sumner
Mim Orsdel
Portland
Ore
Wooderan
Sander’s Hall
Sumner
Orexa
Tocal
WANTS GAME PROTEOTED Dispute Over Wild Fowl Slaughter
Montclair New Jersey March 3 A motion in New Jersey aims to stop indiscriminate slaughter of wild fowl. President Rootevait opposes active involvement but supports legislation to halt all spring and summer shooting. Library fund report lists balances and donations for February and outlines future expenses.
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Montclair
Rootevait
New Dorany
New Jersey
Bogus Check Man In Toots Garrison Harding Arrested
A man using the names J K Harding and later J C Garrison was convicted of obtaining money under false pretenses in Romins B C. He passed two fraudulent checks totaling 12 60 on January 18 at Lamb and George H. Gren saloon. Harding claimed Beattie as origin. A third check in his handwriting was found near arrest. He deceived several businesses stealing amounts from ten to eleven dollars using checks drawn on the Sechange National tank. Warrants exist, but pursuit for trial is unlikely.
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Aewiaine
Harding
Romins B. C
Garrison
Beattie
Lamb
George H. Gren
J.C. Garrison
Rimesis
the Pines
Sechange National Tank
Mother's
Kitehjen
The
River Grill
Melbourn Roaming House
H.F. Guttman
Arrmal
Garrisan
Evelyn Neahit Thaw Confesses Feud Threats at Park Avenue
Evelyn Thaw told reporters at Park Avenue today she had not seen her husband for some time and believed the Thaw family sought to eliminate her. She denied any conference between Thaw lawyers and her attorney and claimed a private detective hired by her husband informed the family.
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New York
Evelyn Neahit Thaw
Park Avenue
Howe
Thetake
Thaw
Wwe
Wale dort-Astoria
Alwan
Ata Tumut
Hougherty
Washington Navy Plans For A View Admiral Title
Washington officials weigh reviving the title of Rear Admiral to greet Admiral Beane amid his Pacific fleet voyage. Congress key, president endorses, as British fleet maneuvers and American ships are contrasted. New fleet in San Francisco would total 19 battleships and numerous cruisers and support ships.
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D.C
Marek
Adrai Keane
Golden Gate
Une
Eet
Heet
Krane
Nort
Sambal
San Francisco
Thaw Family Marriage Terms Stir Public Debate
Fragmentary report claims Evelyn Thaw seeks 11 million from the Thaw family to permit remarriage while the wider family aims to limit any payment to 500 thousand. Attacks against Colonel Bartlett and attempts to influence a transfer are noted amid the ongoing discord surrounding the Thaw case.
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Franklin Bartlett
Tansler A. Husowll Peabody
Bartlett
Quibt
Furious battle near Marrakesh deserts Madakra tribesmen
Advices from General D Amade report a fierce daylong engagement with the Madakra tribesmen. French forces suffered 11 killed and 36 wounded as they held the line against mounted tribesmen and repelled a surrounding maneuver before driving the enemy back with a vigorous pursuit.
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Mareh
D'Amade
Proweh
Morocco
Madakra
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