Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 203, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 August 1916 — Relating to Brakes. [ARTICLE]

Relating to Brakes.

The United States Supreme court has ruled that the federal safety appliance regulations relating to brakes apply to electric as well as steam railroads operating in interstate commerce. The court affirmed a Judgment off $7,500 In favor of Edgar E. Campbell., motorman, who was injured In a collision between Spokane, Wash., and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, in which 18, persons were killed.