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Newspaper

Algona Courier

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1917

Page

6

The Death Message on the Martlet Bridge Crisis

Old engineer Meade faces a dire telegram that his son helped draft. The International bridge threatens disaster as a deflection of one and three quarters inches is discovered. Meade and allies race to warn Abbott and halt load, while tragedy looms with Abbott and 150 men missing in the river.

Meade, Sr Moses Ile Republic United States New York Pennsylvania Martiet Moe Midnight Express Martiet Bridge Company Martlet Martlet Bridge Company Meade International Bridge Johnson Thingworth Tolanson John “Son Curtiss Dilngworth Mingworth Father Tlingworth Abbott Bridge Company Witchings the International Rock of Gibraltar Bertram Meade Crestlow Méekle Tacely Jacks Slagworth Martlet Company

Young Meade Faces Bridge Disaster in Daring Stand

Meade discovers a heavy deflection in a world’s longest cantilever bridge and pleads with Abbott to halt work. Abbott refuses, forcing Meade to rush to New York for his father’s orders while fearing for lives and his engagement with Belén Mingworth.

Abbott Menade New York Meade Mende Belen Mingworth

Aftermath of a Crash Promises Thrilling Chapter Clues

The next installment teases what follows the crash. It hints at fates of the Meades and Alingworths and the large trouble sparked by the event, signaling gripping chapters to come.

Meades Alingworths

Beware the Loaded Gun in Household Safety

Warns that a returned hunter’s loaded gun left in a corner or hung on wall is a hidden death trap. The piece notes how easily a cartridge can be loaded in a second, contrasting with the time needed to remove it. Emphasizes extreme caution and never underestimating domestic gun risks.

Blossoms Remains and Cryptic Note Reported

Cryptic phrases and fragments describe a case involving remains and a possible spouse. The readable items reference a location or organization and a recent event, with no clear names or dates. The text hints at a unresolved discovery and unclear connections.

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WEB OF Steel Cyrus Townsend Brady Ilingworth Colonel Illingworth Mr. Meade Bert Ifelene Wingworth Cleo Colonel Trelingworth Mona Renee Colonel Jllington Young Meade Pat Ee Crimsonheak Eak Soya Indstone Bae Pee Wray
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