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Newspaper
The Gallup Herald
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1916
Page
6
In the Barvica dispatches from the war, Montenegrins are reported to have retaken positions captured by Austrians. The bulletin notes over 1.5 million Christmas packages sent to soldiers on the continent and references German actions on the Western Front including a submarine sinking and prisoner counts.
A new preliminary system claims trains at 60 mph can be halted within 2000 feet using an electrically charged ramp and pneumatic mechanism. The device, part of a double track block, uses a contact shoe on locomotives to trigger brakes when the block is not clear. A Holland bridge for Java is also described as fully assembled in a Dutch shop before shipment.
Rush reports strong locomotive orders for the year with 940 ordered in ten months and a rising rate, suggesting domestic demand will exceed 3,000. Foreign buyers in Cuba Spain and Greece have placed orders, and neutrals considering Germany may also send orders, with a later expansion anticipated.
A Chicago Daily News excerpt notes cross country rail data showing U S lags in miles of line per area but leads per population and predicts growth patterns. It cites capitalization figures for the United Kingdom France Germany Switzerland Canada and others, linking population, density, and traffic to future investment potential.
The article argues electric locomotives remove boiler needs and allow operation across multiple divisions without efficiency loss. It notes greater range, continuous runs over long grades, and smoother travel than steam engines, with implications for broader electrification of railway systems.
The Toledo Blade comments on the University of Kansas enrolling more than two hundred pound weighty female students labeled as “getting the Eastern” effect. The remark touches on surprising student body demographics and media reactions.
Denver district attorneys and sheriff met at the state capital to discuss enforcement as the new law takes effect January 1. Opinions diverged on whether hosts may give imported liquor to guests in private homes and how hotels clubs and freight rules apply.
Federal grand jury indicts H B Martin Hartian Bcultela and others tied to the Peace Council on charges of conspiring to foment strikes at American munition factories. Lamar, known as the Wolf of Wall Street, accused of moving large sums through his hands as von Reutelen’s agent. The group allegedly formed and financed by von Reutelen to bribe labor leaders and support German propaganda. Kaiser peace terms discussed in Vienna as central powers near acceptance.
A Canadian report highlights Western Canada wheat gains amid high grain prices. Manitoba growers report record yields with 240 acres yielding 2,186 bushels and 260 acres at 3,514 bushels, illustrating a booming, stock-ready harvest. The piece notes government advisories encouraging land under crop and features farmer stories from Culross and Manitou.
A chaotic scene unfolds as Pat returns home with a giant bell. He teases landlady and Mya Jones with a bold plan to set an early wake up, prompting surprised reactions and wary amusement.
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