Richmond’s First Trolley Cars Mark 33rd Anniversary
May 4 marks the 33rd anniversary of electric street railways in the United States. The piece recalls Richmond Virginia hosting the first overhead trolley operation on May 4 1888 and notes the evolution of electric transit led by Sprague Edison and Field. It cites wage data mileage and employment figures for the industry today.
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Connie Mack Tops Earnings From Athletics Club
Philadelphia May 2 Connie Mack earned 300000 dollars from his cellular ball club last year and he is expected to make more this season In the first series against the Yankees Mack pocketed 20000 yet he lost money on his 1914 world beaters.
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