Eighty four die in bridge collapse at Quebec
Quebec reports a catastrophic bridge collapse killed 84 workers and left many missing as construction crews and officers of Phoenix Building Company face criminal investigation. The Phoenix Bridge Company held the contract, crews from Canada and the United States, and a vast riverine wreckage hampered rescue efforts.
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OS ‘Americana
Ccna
Gomaert
Phoenix Bridge Company
Mrt
Delle
Canghnawagga
Bt Humbald
New Liverpool
Massachusetts 80 Far. Team Leads In Close Shoutdown
The report notes a Massachusetts game ending with a narrow margin as Museaceet team leads United States navy second in a tense finish. Thayer lines up visits and Averill hosts a gathering at home, with another figure returning to her home in Quebec.
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Terry
United
Navy
Thayer
Leon
Quebec Bridge Aimed As World Longest Cantilever Span
Montreal Aug 30 The Quebec bridge was planned as the world’s longest single span cantilever, center span 1400 feet surpassing the Firth of Forth. Construction began in 1900 with plans for a double track railway electric tramways and two roadways. The project faced cost overruns and guarantees up to 7 million as promoters pushed completion despite technical difficulties.
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Montreal
Pr. Q
Quebec Bridge
St. Lawrence
Quebec City
Quebec
Itieens
Union Bell
Vinillien
Aetienet
Government of
Province of Quebec
of Quebec
Davin & Go
Ploenty I Bridge Company
Phoenisville
Stsels
Aor
Coremant
Lridge
Levin
Mansfield Death Shocks Nation Owing to Sudden Demise
Richard Mansfield renowned American actor died at his New London summer home at 6:30 this morning from liver disease and complications. Surrounded by wife, brother Felix, his son Gibbs Mansfield, and others, funeral plans not yet set. Born to art, he rose to fame on stage with early London debut and later success as Barban Cheval in Parisian Romances.
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New London
Conn
Richard Mansfield
Surmer
Bern
Tan
Saranac Lake
London
Amelia
Ginger
Ag Andeter
Bapon Cheval
Fire destroys Courier-Journal building in Louisville
A blaze at the Courier-Journal building on 12145 Ais morning swept the five story structure. The third floor collapsed quickly as flames spread, wiping out the laundry, linotype machines, and presses. Total damage estimated at 650000 dollars, with staff remaining to salvage despite the fire.
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Louisville
Courier-Journal
Gourier Journal Launding
Boston Fire Damages Union Wharf Storage Warehouse
A blaze at J. L. Kelno & Co storage warehouse at No Union Wharf destroyed the interior and caused an estimated loss of 30000. Fire alarms three, with authorities suspect arson or Lombard combustion. threat to adjacent property reported. Firemen battled flames through the night.
Kaufman Wins After Seventh Round Foul Claim
San Francisco August 30 Kaufman defeated Mike Shireck of Cimeti in the seventh round. Kaufman delivered a low blow described as foul by Shreck who was warned ten seconds earlier. Referee Roche rejected the foul claim and the fight ended with Kaufman ahead. A physician found no evidence of a foul blow.
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San Francisco
Cal
al Kaufman
Mike Shireck
Cimet
Kaufman
Roche
Shreek
Shreck
Fountain Plans Completed by National Humane Society
The granite drinking fountain for Tenning Lanter village has its water connections completed. The large bowl is eight feet in diameter with a five foot height section, including a base for dogs. It follows New England designs funded by Herman Leo Kasign's will through the Humane Alliance, who died in New York in 1900. The article also mentions a July event about a girl harmed by fire set by boys, with police possible involvement.
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Tenning Lanter
National Yamane Society
Maine
New England
Herman Leo Kasign
The
Humane Alliance
New York
TALK OF THE TOWN Womlmen Remember the date and cure and attend
A fragmentary town column notes a Caledonia picnic at Caledonis Park with 10.3 starting, mentions Mr and Mrs B A Craig visiting relatives. Among arrivals at City Hotel are J F Hanigan from Manchester and George Carpentier.
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Te Mell
Bostop
Bresither& Marr
Mount Vernon
Edward
Tripple
Boutin
Waters
St. Johnsbury
Thirteen Housed Burned At Epping Campground Fire
A major fire at Epping Campground in New Hampshire destroyed thirteen cottages and three barns, with several cabins badly damaged. The blaze started after three pm and spread quickly, burning trees and felling structures to stop its advance. The Hedding Campground association meetings were in progress as the fire broke out, and the Methodist conference was in session nearby.
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Epping
Nhs
Hedding
Methodist Conference
Soasion
Minster
Bradford Fair Closes With Strong Attendance
Bradford fair draws 2,000 spectators for closing races and balloon ascent while records fall at the Addison county fair, with over 15,000 attending in Middlebury as livestock displays highlight local farming progress.
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Bradford
Middlebury
Addson County
Pen Iehigamet
Addison County
Brattleboro Husband Vanishes After Frightening Disappearance
In Brattleboro Luther Avery vanished from his home on Woaskring Street after sending a Bellows Falls letter claiming to head to an ancestral home. Mrs Avery and police searched the area as Avery slipped away, leaving behind his wife and items. He had been briefly confined last month for mental disorder at Brattleboro retreat.
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Brattleboro
Pat
Wiens
Luther Avery
Woaskring Street
Avery
Bellows Fi
Jo Rose
Avery Momily
Guptil Stevens Tie The Knot In Burlington
Ethel M Stevens of Aneelty and Charles C Cup Hl of New Haven Conn wed yesterday at 108 Bree street home. Rev W A Davison officiated a single ring ceremony with golden red and asparagus decor. Near relatives attended. Bride a Vermont University and high school graduate. groom also a local high school graduate and noted math enthusiast. Couple planned a brief wedding trip then will reside in New Haven Conn.
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Burlington
Ethel M. Stevens
Aneelty
Charles C. Cup Hl
New Maven
Conn
Marti
B. M. Stevens
Brel Street
O'Glonk
W. A. Davison
May Be Murderer Albany Police Detain Boy
Albany police detained a boy in connection with the murder of a milkman. The milkman was killed for his money as described by sources. The arrestee was taken into custody yesterday amid ongoing investigation.
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Albany
Boy
Milkman
Tif
Wort
Kane
Manna
Taft Divorce Upheld by Vermont Supreme Court
The Vermont Supreme Court affirmed the Franklin County court ruling granting divorce to Winona Brigham Taft from Russell W Taft on adultery and intolerable severity. The decision follows Mrs Taft's suit in Franklin County, with appeals leading to the high court. Taft resides with Rev F S Brigham's daughter in Fairfax. Taft is linked to the late Burlington judge.
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Bt Albans
Vermont Supreme Court
Winona Brigham Taft
Russell W. ‘Taft
Franklin County
Franke
Taft
C. Gillette
Fairfax
Frank
Burlington
Wuit
Taft i
Brigham
Extradition Arrest Ties Dover Warrant to Lowell Case
Elmer Bree is held at a Dover police station on a warrant tied to the death of Katherine Lowell. Justice James B. Adams issued the arrest. Sheriff Elmer Clark arranged transfer from Fitchburg after Bree and another man were to be sent to Lowell. The two had been moving between New York and Fitchburg and were notified of transfer, but decided against proceeding.
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Elmer B. Bree
Dover
Henry Italie
Katherine
O Lowell
Cyanty Solicitor “S Hall
James B. Adams
Sherif Elwer Clark
Fitchburg
Lowell
Ryan
Ryan Fas
Gai Sane
Fitchbarg
Ha. Bean
Mga N
Lowell Ax
Init
City Hall plan shifts auditorium to second floor
Montpelier, Aug 30. The City Hall committee favors a design with the auditorium on the second floor and asks architect Adams to prepare specifications. If costs exceed the budget, extra funds will require voter approval. This contrasts with the city vote authorizing a ground floor auditorium. The committee action is disputed.
Record Season Indoor Summer Boarders Register Maxed
Browl August 2 The season for summer boarders ends soon after a late surge as registrations soar at Summit Youre on Hountsfield over MAC. Since June 10 the largest number on record has been noted with many entries from Green a werbury and MONS districts.
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Browl
Hountsfield
Bie
Rooina
Water system at Lowe hits record low
The Lowe village water system reports its lowest level yet as the reservoir nears depletion. Officials say talks are underway to secure a new spring expected to provide 20 gallons per minute, with steps to add the supply by next week.
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Lowe
Chirtomr
Sued for Alienation in State Court Case
Fragmentary text shows a county court suit alleging alienation of affection involving Hubert Melons and Mary Movi, with mention of McKenaie and Mastood ML as attorneys. Proceedings appear pending, with early references to Dep y Fieri and county court terms.
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Bolt
Pauiner
Hubert Melons
Franti Masion
Lle Geife
Mary Movi
Dep
Cariay
Atorpey
Mastood
McKonsle
Bart Fitzgerald Dies After Tuberculosis Bone Infections
Bart Fitzgerald, longtime conductor on the suburban Montpelier railroad line, died last evening in Portland Missouri after a three week hospital stay. He began as a brakeman at fourteen and became a conductor by 1908 before taking a layoff in May. Born in Plainfield, his family later lived in Woodaville, and he was known for his efficiency and cheery manner.
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Bart Fitgerald
Portland
General Ager Ay A. Stowell
Mt Mont
Ag Fitegerald
Montpelier
Swale River
Allroad
Mant- I Peller
Wellh River
Eelier
Barre
Plainfield
Hiants
Woodaville
Tanker Fitzgerald
Death of Fred Martin at 84 South Main Street
Fred Martin died at 7:20 in the evening at his home 84 South Main Street after a long heart ailment and decline. He had run a store in South Barre for over 16 years before retirement due to health, and leaves his wife Mrs. Martin who died last May, a brother A. B. Martin of Williamstown, and other relatives. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 PM at his home with Rev. C. G. Connor, and interment will follow at the village cemetery in Williamstown.
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St. Lawrenes
Milatream
Lapin
Kregeree
Wrownel
Tisdge Company
Queten and
Trou
Fred Martin
Sevaning
South Main “Street
Martie
Newton "Slatin
Mr. Martin
Gto
South Barre
Tomate Ie Leaven Joneson
Carroll
Hi. Young
Eee ‘Minn
A. B. Martin
Williamstown
Martin
CG. Connor
Funeral for Frank E. Cutts Held at Methodist Church
The funeral for Frank E. Cutts occurred yesterday afternoon at the Methodist church at two o'clock with Rev. Mr. Thayer officiating. Mrs. Bradley and Mrs. BM. Lyon sang three selections. Interment followed at Rimwood Cemetery. Bearers included Leon and Earl Cummings Merton and Archie in Frank Larkin and Burton Cutts, six nephews. Floral tributes featured numerous roses asters carnations and sweet peas from family and friends.
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Frank E. Cutts
Mr. Thayer
Bradley
BM. Lyon
Rimwood
Leon
Earl Cummings
Merton
Archie
Frank Larkiy
Burton Cutts
Charles A. Larkin
John Johnson
A. J
Rosen
Rand
E. Kinney
Asters
Levin
Astera
John Marr
KC. Cutler
Waters
Earl Cumings
the Therke
The
Union Culbing
Myre
Fred ¥. Perrin
Obituary for Martha A Rollins and family ties in Vermont
Mrs Martha A Rollins of Middlenns died about midnight Wednesday at Otis Allen’s home after prolonged illness. She was 60 years old, married to Jed Carr of Wrightsville and later to David Rollins of the Canter Road area. Survived by two sons Tra Carr and Harry Rollins, two daughters Mabal Carr and Ua Carr, and ten grandchildren. siblings and step relations named. Funeral arrangements include private services with burial in the nearby cemetery after a wake scheduled for Thursday.
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Martha A. Solfing
Burnham
Jed Carr
Wrightsville
Nor Fist Ensland
David Rollina
Iwata
Otis Allen
Tee
Midight
Mra Robhies
Crete
Tra Carr
Chapman Trothers
Montpelier
Harcy
Thame
Mabal Carr
Bonkkeeper
H. G. Theme
Stowe
Herman
Berley Garr
Satta Eer
Racore
David Rollins
Rg How
Babar Wright O Miel
Universalist Missionary Society selects delegates to National Convention
Mrs C C Conner of Barre named a trustee and delegate as the Universalist Missionary Society in Vermont and Quebec concludes its annual convention. Delegates to the National convention include Mrs C C Conner Barre and other clergy and ladies from Richmond Rutland St Johnsbury Chaster. An evening cross conference featured Rev Otto Raspe Morrisville and speeches by Rev J Edward of Montpelier and Rev F A B D of Boston.
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Universalist
Varmont
Quebec
Univerentist Missionary Society
Woman's Missionary Society
Itat. Dire
Alice J. Allen
Waterloo
PF. Q
T. A. Williams
Washington, D. C
National
Ssadcation
P. Q
Carrie Underwood
St. Johnsbury
Mra
Susie J. Heach
Ttlehons
Trens
Socity
Mire
Esther & Cate
Goddard
de T. W Cake Ee
Maisni
Otto
Raspe
Morrisville
J. Edward Aeaf Montpelier
F. A
Boston
Sign for United States Quarrie seat Granite Construction removed
The sign on the Granite block front and the furniture in the company office were taken down this morning. J B Campbell has been in New York and plans to return to Barre, while his brother has taken charge of the office in his absence.
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United States
Quarrie Seat Granite Construction Company
Ac Puented & Hi Ant
Noe
Barre
Soba Ee
Jane
J.B. Campbell
New York
Barreboon
One Cash In City Court
Joseph Garno of Barre Town pleaded guilty in city court this morning and was fined $5 with costs of $6. Edward English faced a breach of the peace charge. his trial was continued until September 6.
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Joseph Garno
Barre
Ae Te Wen
Edward
Maccabees Picnic At Dewey Park Ends With Low Attendance
The Ladies of the Maccabons held a picnic at Dewey Park at noon with zero members present. After a pleasant afternoon a proposed excursion of granite manufacturers was abandoned due to lack of interest, ending the planned excursion discussion.
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Ladies of the Maccabons
Dewey Park
Manu
Picnie at Benjamin's Palin, The 1.0.0
Large attendance of members and frived actions noted at a meeting withble led by after which eras reat aioe Mining indies' tebe estate Sotterest Hier AD retarned bine a ving parole very
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Benjamin'n Palin
le Mba Iy
Bald
Menjutin
Pelle Wethienday
Aioe Mining Indies
Tebe Estate Sotterest
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