Word: brakemen
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...been previously trained in the fundamentals of railroad work if they are to be able substitutes. For this reason the railroad officials have made arrangements to hold classes in Cambridge later in the week to explain the duties involved in firing an engine and in acting as conductors and brakemen. Volunteers who think they can wait until the strike begins before preparing will be of decidedly negative value as far as helping out in this crisis goes. Training is imperative; training takes time...