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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 30, 1915
Page
7
A fearless official halts a massive train crash by leaping to action at a key crossing. Doc Newton, praised for quick thinking, lands a new role as division inspector with a $2,500 yearly salary after averting a major railroad deal. Ruth expresses pride in his boldness and skills.
A Dreadnought’s 12 inch gun runs about 50000 dollars with each firing costing 500 dollars. Armor at six hundred dollars per ton for around 4800 tons adds nearly three million dollars. Boilers machinery motor boats torpedo tubes and searchlights complete the high cost of the vessel.
Acting on military advice the Withernsea Council in Yorkshire ordered all shopkeepers to close by six p.m. for the day. A dug-out was prepared to shelter children in case of bombardment.
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