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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1916
Page
1
A 5,000 ton central span of the Quebec Bridge plunged into the St Lawrence River during hoisting, killing dozens and injuring many as spectators looked on. The disaster mirrors a 1907 accident at the same site during cantilever construction.
Harrisburg and vicinity fair tonight and Tuesday with warmer temperatures. Susquehanna River stage near 3.3 feet Tuesday morning. river expected to fall slowly or hold steady. Winds east moderate. Temperatures 58 in the morning, with highs near 74 yesterday and a mean around 64. Moon is full. sunrise 5:41 a.m. and sunset 6:17 p.m.
An Italian visitor asked to remove the monogram H. L. K. from a woman's gold watch at a Lebanon jewelry store. The watch belonged to Miss Helen L. Keller and was stolen July 9 from the Keller summer home at Penbrook. The jeweler found C. Ross Boas's mark on the piece and notified police, leading to a warrant for the Italian's arrest.
Eugene Dalmatia a Waltonville quarry worker paid 125 dollars after pleading sick when faced with 125 days jail for killing robins. He had four birds in his pocket and six in a bucket. The fine totaled 125 dollars with 10 per robin and 25 for Sunday shooting. The incident followed his hunting on Sunday while claiming illness. Also the University Club suspended a September 25 opening night and announced a by law amendment to include undergraduates from credited universities as student members.
City health officer Dr J M J Raunick reports progress in typhoid tests with about 150 samples analyzed by city bacteriologist Dr George R Moffitt and more tests at manufacturers. results to be announced midweek. Governor Brumbaugh predicts Maine leans Republican by 10 000 to 12 000 with Progressives backing the GOP, after vacations and campaigning in the Pine Tree State.
navy announces definite plans to permanently develop the Susquehanna river basin with a council budget discussion in 1917. the navy cup will be presented to the war canoe crew of the technical high school winners of the Kipona race. a large meeting at 8 tonight at the cintaman boat pavilion addresses labor day plans and river matters. Admiral george e. hende e U S N ret died at 75 in brookline mass after a long service.
Milford Pa Sept 11 Gifford Pinchot Progressive leader and Roosevelt ally says he will work and vote for Charles E Hughes. He criticizes President Wilson for changing policy and lacking trust, arguing Hughes is more trustworthy. He cites Wilsons swift policy reversals as proof.
General Thomas L. James once Postmaster General under Garfield died in New York City aged eighty six. Born in Utica he pursued journalism in New York state before joining the customs service where he remained a long time.
The City Planning Commission approved new street lines for Front and Second streets from Division street north to the mountains at Rockville. This marks a radical step toward uniform future development, with City Council invited to attend but not involved in the action.
Allied forces press from the north and south in the Balkans with heavy artillery shelling. British troops reportedly crossed the Struma River about 40 miles northeast of Salonika advancing toward the Bulgarian border amid strong preparatory bombardment.
Harrisburg Railways Company workers move to present their dispute to the Public Service Commission. A committee led by J. J. Thorpe and Hugh N. McLaughlin sought guidance on filing a formal complaint after being told the commission needs a specific allegation. Separate item notes veterans receiving government travel and subsistence funds under a new army appropriation.
Maine voters, numbering around 140000, went to the polls to choose a governor, two U S senators, four Congress representatives, the state legislature and a state auditor. National issues dominated as party leaders invited speakers including Justice Hughes and former Vice President Fairbanks to sway the outcome.
General Pershing reported to the War Department that rumors of Villa advancing toward the U S Mexican border could not be confirmed. El Paso authorities triggered reports. patrols near San Lorenzo and Santa Clara canyon found no sign of Villa or Villistas.
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