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Newspaper

Marshall Herald

Location

Marshall, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1917

Page

4

Gordon's downfall haunts the Salmon River bridge saga

Johnny Brennan oversees the cargo loading as Gordon, a once-dominant figure, staggers in fear and greed. Promoters push for publicity while engineers and workers race to finish the Salmon River bridge amid harsh conditions, political delays, and personal strains on O'Neill and Elza.

Gordon Johnny Brennan S. R Nps Northland Pluchel Brennan Dlure Salmon River Beth San Salmon Ixyak Walker Dan Appleton O'’Nell Dan Quisiar

Final Preparations for the Salmon River Bridge

In spring the crew led by O’Neil and Mellen battles ice and river geology to complete span 3 of the Salmon bridge. Amid jam movement and glacier advances, workers endure perilous cold, clocking long hours to set last steel and secure the traveler. Eliza and others watch the crisis with wary hope as nature tests their resolve.

Dan Mellen Parker O'Neill Elza Ilers Natale O’neil Murray Ben O'Neil Ren Eliza Case Tne Jackson Iim Ced Fatty Gordon Happy Tom Slater Ags O'Neil Jackson Glacier Shajr Pittsburgh Mills Sierras Omar Johnny Brennan Inter Mr. Blaine Eliza Appleton Blaine Nev Garfield Packer O’mell Hfe Pier 3 Appleton Natalie Efe Span 3

To Be Continued Excuse Can't Be Convincing

A cryptic note hints that excuses lose power when attributed to the maker. The phrase suggests personal accountability rather than external justification. Readers are left to infer who might be responsible and what comes next.

Gordon Tom Slater Dan Natalie Hope Consolidated O’net

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