Show PLACER MINERS GET 1910 SEASON EIX EXEMPTION EMPTION an associated press dispatch says A sensational exemption from maximum hours provisions was granted by the wage hour div irion illion monday to western gold placer mining operators the exemption affects operators in alaska idaho montana nevada oregon cremon south dakota utah washington ing ton and wyoming they will be permitted to work their employed emp loyes 12 hours a day oi 01 56 hours a week for not more than 14 work weeks in the aggregate I 1 in any calendar year without paying time and one half for overtime I 1 the exemption however does not affect the minimum wage of 30 cents an hour |