Shumkas v. P. & R. C. & I. Co.

Opinion by

Linn, J.,

This appeal is from the refusal of a compensation award. Shumkas, a coal-miner, lost his life at work, August 6, 1925. A claim was filed on behalf of a widow and daughter December 7, 1925. Evidence was heard by a referee January 7, 1926, February 15, 1926 and March 24, 1927. Sections 411, 417, 427 of the statute require us to direct the attention of all who have to do with the administration of the Workmen’s Compensation Law to the duty of disposing of compensation cases as promptly as may be.

June 3,1927, the referee filed a report, holding that the alleged widow was not…