100 years ago in Spokane: War trophies from 91st Division coming to town for display

“War trophies” from the 91st Division, “the Northwest’s fighting national army organization,” were coming to Spokane for display.

Included in the display would be:

A German airplane.

“Flame projectors.”

Machine guns.

Gas masks.

The display was planned as part of a Victory Loan drive and “war exhibition.” It would arrive by train from Portland.

The exhibition would also include a military band, fireworks and battle flags from the 91st.

From the labor beat: The Spokane City Council was “roused to action” over recent Northern Pacific Railroad ads advertising for “foreign laborers.”

“Soldiers who wore the uniform of the United States are idle while men who are not even citizens get the preference for work on government operated railroads,” complained city commissioner C.A. Fleming.

The city council planned a formal protest to the U.S. secretary of labor.

Also on this date

(From the Associated Press)

1918: Congress passed the first law establishing daylight saving time in the United States, with clocks to be moved forward one hour from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. (This law was repealed in August 1919.)

1931: Nevada Gov. Fred B. Balzar signed a measure legalizing casino gambling.

1953: The Academy Awards ceremony was televised for the first time.