Great Canadian Bridge Collapse Captures Men and Wreckage
Quebec reports a forty foot span of a great cantilever suspension bridge under construction over the St Lawrence River collapsed. About thirty to sixty workers were struck down as the structure fell, with many crushed or drowned. The bridge was to connect Plyli fax with the Northwest and cost seventeen million dollars. The disaster follows a 1907 collapse at the site, killing seventy. Casualties remain unconfirmed amid ongoing inquiries into the cause and material failures.
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BeTe Becomes Port Burned Liner Burning at Sea
Wire reports from the steamship Be Te describe a morning fire in the afterhold while en route to port. The Beaver carries many passengers. tugs have departed to assist if the fire worsens. No exact cause or status of the passengers is provided in the available text.
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the Wire
Bete
Frisco Bomb Trials Commence Amid Turmoil
The Frisco bomb trial opened with a jury panel selected as prosecutors and defense attorneys argued over admissible evidence. Judge Maxwell WeNutt presided as questions about the defendant's intent and prior acts dominated the court's attention.
Serbs Repel Bulgars in Heavy Florina Battle
Serbian forces engaged Bulgarian troops near Florina in a protracted artillery duel over Saturday and Sunday. Bulgarians reportedly withdrew from their frontline positions under heavy fire and retreated several miles, with Serbian units occupying the evacuated trenches and continuing shelling.
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Salonluca
Sept
Agen
Provind
Hard Fighting Scene and Wilson Relative News
International dispatch reports heavy fighting in the region near Grand Duke Nicholas with the Russian war office claiming a vigorous offensive and overall success. In New London Mrs. Anna Fo sister of President Wilson is reported dying at her home amid serious illness.
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Wilson
Somme Night Attacks Repulsed by Allied Forces
During the Somme sector the German night assaults were beaten back along the front. Heavy fighting caused notable losses on both sides while the French line held firm and Allied gains were reported at several points. German forces shifted troops to the front but were unable to break through.
Tremendous Battle Reported Developing at Dobrudja Front
Advices late today describe a large clash forming between Germany and Bulgaria and forces from Russia and Romania along the Dobrudja front. Reports say Bulgarian troops hold Silistria after heavy bombardment as fighting expands along the Romanian frontier.
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International News Service
London
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Tussi
Moumania
Switzerland
Houmaria
President Wilson Expected to Arrive This Afternoon
The patient’s condition has worsened over several days with ongoing treatment at the bedside. Medical staff maintain a routine hope for recovery as plans for the president’s arrival are confirmed.
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Wilson
Bulgarian King Ferdinand Meets Kaiser Wilhelm
An eastern front bulletin reports King Ferdinand of Bulgaria arrived at Kaiser Wilhelm’s headquarters and is in close conference with the German ruler. The Bulgarian king’s visit draws much comment among observers.
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International News Service
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Erab
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Romania Admits Capture of Silistria
An official statement from Bucharest on September 11 confirms Silistria fallen after a German and Bulgarian bombardment. The enemy used twelve and sixteen inch guns to destroy forts in hours, making defense impracticable. Romanian forces retreated with light losses.
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Silistria
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