Middletown Evening Press in Middletown, New York

Narrow gauge railways and comparative costs debated

The New York World argues three foot gauge would lower costs versus five foot systems and favor English passenger car design for American needs. It suggests South and West options, endorses three foot gauge for Southern and Northern Pacific lines, and posits trunk lines could be served more cheaply as feeders. The Detroit Tribune mirrors cautious support, stressing feeder usefulness.