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Newspaper
The Gallup Herald
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1916
Page
3
Rail officials seek continuous running and strict schedule adherence over frequent high bursts of speed. Expert A M Schoyer argues smooth, uninterrupted routes reduce delays, with limited 90 mph steam limits and higher speeds only where track and roadbed permit.
Milford Pennsylvania, capital of Pike County, subscribes 25 000 to insure an electric railroad from Port Jervis. The Milford and Matamoras Railroad dates to 1848 with activity in 1854 and 1870, but failed, leaving the state to cover 64 000 for incomplete grading and contractor costs as optimism waned.
The Lehigh Valley railroad ordered 2 500 tons of rails weighing 136 pounds per yard, touted as the heaviest rails for general service yet. They rise seven inches high and six and a half inches wide at the base, exceeding the 410 and 125 pound rails in use, reflecting a nationwide shift to heavier rails through 1924. In another case, John V. Marge citizens hold a railroad as judgment debtor but cannot decide how to dispose of the asset while lawyers seek a feasible disposal that preserves street car service.
A bashful young man on a sofa remarks about misheard speech and a lagging chat as others discuss steering toward Europe. The piece notes European engineers managing about 20,006 miles of Argentina railroads, with claims of 790 percent in a quoted fraction.
Five hostile air ships attacked the northeast coast of England and the southeast coast of Scotland with limited bomb drops. French gains on the Verdun front include capturing first-line German trenches and portions of the trench system. Russian efforts against Riga face strong German artillery while Turkey suffers losses in Diarbekr as Cossacks pursue. Premier Asquith to present conscription bill with 6,000,000 men already enlisted.
Colorado Republicans select Karl C. Schuyler, Charles W. Waterman, Philip B. Stewart, and Gov. George Carlson as delegates at large to the Chicago Republican National Convention. Dr. Hubert Work named national committeeman by acclamation. District selections include Fred O. Roafh and Daniel Taylor for the Third, John Ewing and Bulkeley Wells for the Fourth, and J. W. McCreery with Spencer Penrose for the Second.
Report from Douglas Arizona notes American forces halted a de facto cavalry advance led by General Arnulfo Gomez into Chihuahua at Pulpite pass. Mexican units under Colonel Jesus Maria Aguierre penetrated eighteen miles before a US aeroplane alerted commanders. 3,500 men 1,800 cavalry and 1,500 de facto infantry were said to be at Frontera 29 miles south.
Commentary on Job and the fate of Mary Stuart reveals how the Scottish queen's trial at Fotheringay Castle remains vivid after three centuries. The enduring drama blends mystery and glamour, defying the dullness that often haunts biblical and historic narratives.
A doctor tells a patient his condition is very serious and recommends an entire change of scene as the only cure. The puzzled patient asks about a plan while the physician presses for the patient’s occupation, learning he is a scene shifter.
A playful exchange unfolds as Wagge lists random nouns dust feet date everybody while Bingleton presses for an action. The scene ends with Wagge’s response and the gag of shoving remains into a coalhole.
A man visits his hometown and recalls Sim Simpkins and his daughter Mary. The old timer notes Mary married a struggling young man after about 15 years away, commenting on Seth’s efforts and her choice. The encounter unfolds in a corner grocery tale.
A reader notes Simson has grown devoted to family recently. The change follows him avoiding usual haunts for almost a month and, oddly, spending evenings at home coloring a new meerschaum pipe given to him.
A brief, puzzling dialogue appears with a misheard phrase and truncated lines. Participants named Liam and an unidentified speaker share a quirky exchange that hints at a mistaken pun about hunger.
A reader argues that Wiggins is not an athlete and mocks his pinochle skills. The critic claims the only game he can play is pinochle and taunts his table-pounding when he trumps an opponent.
A testimonial praises Postum as a remedy for coffee troubles, noting improved nervousness stomach fullness and sleep after switching from coffee. It highlights two forms Postum Cereal and Instant Postum from Postum Co Battle Creek with similar cost and flavor.
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