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May 22, 1921
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico
What is this article about?
Great Northern railroad announces temporary closure of locomotive department in Hillyard shops near Spokane, laying off 400 workers from May 28 to July 5 due to lack of business; other departments unaffected.
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LOCOMOTIVE SHOPS OF G. N. AT SPOKANE TO CLOSE FOR FEW DAYS
(By The Associated Press.)
Spokane, Wash., May 21. - The locomotive department of the Great Northern railroad shops at Hillyard, which adjoins Spokane, will be closed from May 28 to July 5, company officials announced today. About 400 men are concerned, the lay-off being the same as that made several weeks ago. The reason given is lack of business on the road. The car department of the shops and the roundhouse are not affected by the orders.
(By The Associated Press.)
Spokane, Wash., May 21. - The locomotive department of the Great Northern railroad shops at Hillyard, which adjoins Spokane, will be closed from May 28 to July 5, company officials announced today. About 400 men are concerned, the lay-off being the same as that made several weeks ago. The reason given is lack of business on the road. The car department of the shops and the roundhouse are not affected by the orders.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Locomotive Shops
Great Northern Railroad
Spokane
Hillyard
Layoff
Lack Of Business
Where did it happen?
Spokane, Wash., Hillyard
Story Details
Location
Spokane, Wash., Hillyard
Event Date
May 21
Story Details
The locomotive department of the Great Northern railroad shops at Hillyard will close from May 28 to July 5, affecting about 400 men due to lack of business; car department and roundhouse unaffected.