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The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-20
HURLED TO DEATH
NEARLY A DOZEN workbench
KILLED BY FALLING BEAMS.
ACCIDENT ON AN IRON BRIDGE.
GUY ROPES GAVE WAY, LETTING
TONS OF IRON FALL.

Men at Work on the Bridge Were
Dashed Upon BarGes or Into the
Water of the MonOngaheIa River.
List of the Dead and Injured-In-
vestigatiOn by the Coroner Who
Imputes Blame for the Accident
to Those In Charge.
Pittsburg, Pa. Oct. 19.-By the
breaking of the ropes carrying five
beams to their position, letting tons of
iron fall upon the movable crane at
the Pittsburg end of the new Wabash
bridge, being built by the American
Bridge Company over the Monongahela
river, almsot a dozen workmen were
hurled to death by a fall of more than
100 feet, striking the water and two
barges beneath.
Eight of the dead have been recoy-
cred. Five are seriously injured. Sew
eral bodies are yet pinned under the
wrecked barge. The part of the bridge
extending out over the river from the
Water street side is total wreck. The
casualties follow:
The dead:
w. ]. Cloud.
George Wells.
G. w. Keitlinger.
William Kempton
C. l.. Fleming.
Fred Sallinger.
Frank Daily.
]. Campbell.
Missing:
Edward Morris.
James Simmons,
Edward Morris.
The injured:
Adolph Vosburg OF Duquesne, frac-
lures below left elbow and of left fe-
muir.
Frank Hoover, Allegheny. injured
internally, recovery doubtful.
William Jay. aged rs, of Beaver
Falls, bruised, not dangerously hurt
A. M. Fowler, aged -. of Paterson,
n. j., left foot crushed: amputation
may be necessary.
Earl crider. Allegheny. hurt about
head.
Deputy Coroner L. c. Huchel made
an investigation at the scene of the
disaster. He believes the blame rests
on whoever had charge of the hoist
ing and fastening of the beams. He
says that failure to properly secure
one derrick load caused the breaking
strain to fall on the crane.
The arcident was caused bv the
giving way of a two-inch steel cable.
which was used as one of the guys
to support the big crane This cable
was tested to bear a strain OF 100
tons, and II is said that it did not
break, but pulled loose from its fast
ening.
There were thirty-four men at work
ON the superstructure of the bridge
and on the barge below. from which
the beams were being hoisted by the
crane ITS. feet above the river level,
when the boons COLLAPSED. OF the
men who were on the barge, some es-
capped with their lives by jumping into
the river the moment they heard the
crash above. Some of the men on the
superstructure, who were engaged in
riveting and handling the bars that
were lifted from the barge, also got off
unintured.
Thousands visited the scene of the
disaster during the morning, and at
lunch time the wharf was crowded
with men. women and children. They
watched the workmen on the sunken
barge with interest and sought every
point of vantage from which they
could get a view.
1t will take some time to clear awav
the wreckage and recover the missing
bodies.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-20
Asked 10000 More Troops.

st. Petersburg, Sunday, Oct. 1s.-A
story is current in military and diplo-
matte circles here that in answer to
a telegram, in which the Gear in
structed Admiral Aexieff, Russian
viceroy in the Far East. that Russian
interests must be maintained by force
of arms, II necessary, the viceroy at
once demanded so. 900 additional troops.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-20
TO RESTRAIN EDWARDS.
More Trouble Is Brewing for Ken
lucky Republicans.

Middlesboro, KY. Oct. 19.-Dr. W.
Godfrey Hunter, who has been nomi-
mated by his own and the Ramsey fac
tions in the Eleventh District Repub-
lican Congressional Convention in this
city, will file his certificate of nonni-
nation before Secretary of State Hill
at Frankfort soon.
In addition, DR.. Hunter will get out
an order restraining d. G. Edwards.
who was nominated at London this
morning by his faction. from filing his
certificate. This will throw the whole
matter into court.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-20
SALE is HELD UP.
United states Take Action in the
Case of the Chattanooga.


Case of the Chattanooga.
Trenton, N. j., Oct. 19.--Acting
United States District Attorney Cort-
land Parker, Jr., representing the gov
eminent, to-day in the United States
Circuit Court took out a writ of re-
plevin in the case of the United States
cruiser Chattanooga, which is adver-
tised to be sold by the sheriff of I'm
ion county. New Jersey, tomorrow un-
der Judgment obtained by Babcock &
Wilcox, against the Crescent Ship Yard
Company.
The obtaining of this writ will on
crate to restrain the sale. The cruiser
is uncompleted. and the government
has already paid $500, 900 on account. 1t
will cost about 100000 more to finish
the construction Of the vessel.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-20
For same Rules Of Tonnage.

Paris, Oct. 1s.-The United States
embassy is conducting negotiations
with the French authorities for a read
justment of the rules estimating the
tonnage Of vessels plying between
France and America, for the purpose
of securing uniformity on both sides
of the Atlantic.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-20
Garrett Neported nrinr.

Huntington, w. Va, Oct ia tele-
gram was received to-day to the effect
that Alonzo Garrett, United States con-
sui at Laredo, Mexico. is dying of yell
low fever. Garrett formerly was a.
state senator and lived in this city.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-20
NO BRIDGE TRAFFIC.
Railway Hires a Boat to Ferry Its
Passengers.

Washington, Oct. 19.-Railroad traffic
will not be resumed for some days on
the long bridge, the structure spanning
the Potomac river that gave way I'M
der the weight of the Chesapeake and
Ohio limited last night, and the South
ern Railway has hired the steamboat
Samuel j. Penz to transport it's pas
sengers between Washington and
Alexandria. A temporary railroad
trestle will be constructed to replace
the collapsed section.
Richard ]. Eckhart, assistant draw
tender of the bridge, is missing. and
is believed to have lost his life, and
three or four tramps, who were seen
riding on the front end of the blind
baggage are unaccounted for.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-20
GEN. IAN HAMILTON
VISITS CHlCKAMAUGA.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Oct. 19.--Gen.
Ian Hamilton arrived at Chattanooga
this afternoon. He was met by Col
Morton of the Seventh Cavalry and
driven over Chickamauga battlefield.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-20
YELLOW JACK STILL BUSY.

No HoId-Up in the Disease Is to Re
Noted at Laredo.
Laredo, Tex, Oct. 19.-Despite the
fact that the physicians had expected
a slight decrease in the number Of
patients here, the report shows that
the new cases number one more to-
day than on any previous day since the
outbreak Of the yellow fever. The
official bulletin issued tonight is as
follows:
New cases 49, beats, 5; total cases to
date, 436; total deaths to date, 80.
Nuevo Laredo reports the number
port at 10. One death is also report
al.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-20

cause of the Maryland Trust
0oinpany's failure was due to the in
S.lnent of the assets of the company
- mexican Railway securities, which
uouio not be marketed. The Union
uSt Company failed because of a run
o ou ''s banking department. about $780,
WV having been withdrawn by deposit
~ to-day but the real troubles of the
eo.lpany had their origin In the organi-
ION OF the South and Western Rail-
10y IN virginia, in which a capitaliza-
.'Oh OF about s11,OoOOOo was contem-
fs, sa. The Union Company was the
in.. agent for the Virginia enterprise,
ss o. as the Maryland company was the
agent for the Mexican Railway.
ouSn these two failures followed so
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-06

About forty-tive of Mr.. and Mrs. F.
e. Carey's neighborS and friends gave
them pleasant surprise Saturday
They met at the home of A. L.
Fontaine and at 1880 p. m. visited
Mrs. Carey without any warming
They found her unprepared for com
pany and therefore knew the surprise
was complete. Her husband did not
arrive home until after 10 O'Clock
from Stevens Point and he was com.
pletely surprised to find his neighbors
in possession of his home. W. L.
Scott, the florist, was in high glee
upon this occasion and acted as mas
ter of ceremonies. He was immense,
and those who attempted to follow him
in his maneuverS, which were musical,
oratorical, historical and athletic in
the extreme. Refreshments were
served and all present report a very
enjoyable time. This is the first
party Of a series that will probably
occur during the winter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-06
Passing OF Henry Primeau,

The home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Primeau, in the town of Grand
Rapids, was greatly saddened Sunday
afternoon by the sudden death OF
their youngest son, Henry, who died
| that day 2:30 p. m. of paralysis. He
was twenty years, one month and
three days of age. 1t appears that on
last Thursday morning he complained
to his mother that he was not feeling
well but went to work as usual dig.
ging potatoes. He continued to feel
poorly but did not give up until in the
afternoon when he felt lack of the
use of his legs and a severe pain in
the small of his back. He took to
his bed that day and gradually grew
worse in spite Of the faithful efforts
of physicians and friends to restore
him to his health and died Sunday
afternoon. Henry Primeau was born
August a. 1883. in the town of Grand
Rapids. He was the youngest of five
brothers. He was the only boy at
home who helped his father work the
farm. He was good boy, hard work
ing and faithful to every duty. His
presence will be greatly missed at the
family fireSide. He leaves to mourn
his demise, besides his parents, four
brothers, Charles, Frank, George
and Severe, and three sisters, Mrs.
Etfie Streeter, of Milwaukee, Louise
Snyder. of Grand Rapids, and Dora
Primeau, who resides with her parents.
The funeral service took place at the
Catholic church at o'clock this
morning, Father Van Roosmalen
officiating. A large number OF his
friends followed the remains to
Calvary cemetery where his remains
were deposited in their last resting
|
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-06
PLAINFIELD.

Plaintield, Oct. 5-W. A. Rozell spent
Thursday in Westfield visiting H. J.
ROZell and family.
Miss Nettie j. Wood finished he1
school in the Schneck district last
Friday and had good success.
A large number attended the
social at Dana Seeley's last Friday
evening for Rev. S. D. Sparks. The
proceeds were about S14
Miss Bridget Barrett closed a sue
cessful term of school in the Harris
district last Friday. She has been
engaged to teach the winter term
which begins in November.
John Clark is now employed near
Wild Rose
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Drake a
girl baby on Saturday. Sept. 26.
Mrs. Emma Kennedy and son,
Frank, came down from Merrill Satur-
day. Frank was on his way to Madi-
son to finish his course at the
university.
Report Of school in joint district
No. of the town of Pine Grove for
the month ending Sept. %: Number
of days taught, 20; number of lis
enrolled, 30; average daily attendance,
%; those not absent during the
month, Ruby, Clyde and Madge Rice,
Alma WinSlow, Edna Smith, John
Martin, Nina and Walter Hotchkiss,
John Smith, Harley Brewster, Pearl,
Ella, and Marcus Wilson; those
absent but one day, Lloyd Bovee,
Hazel James, Jennie Clark and Floy d
easier. Bridget Barrett, teacher.
Bessie Bovee has been very sick and
under the care Of a doctor since
last Friday.
Mrs. Hattie Moon, of Marshield,
| Mrs. Fanny Young and grand
! daughter, Sadie Wood, of Rockville,
and Thomas Youngs are guests of Mr..
and Mrs. n. 2. Rozell this week.
Marion L. Burrows came up from
Chicago last week and will spend a
few days with relatives here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-06
Jurors from Out of Town.

The following persons from out OF
town are in the city attending the
circuit court as jurors:
Lawrence LOchner, Ed. Mount,
julius PaSSer, William Kath, Ed.
Warner, Rudolph: Joseph Weinbauer
Chas. E. Daily, ChaS Margeson, Grand
Rapids town; William Schultz, Milla,
dore; Carl A. Ludwig, Pittsville
William A. Brazeau, Vince Corriyeau
Port Edwards village; Chas. S. Lowe
William Briggs, Remington; Arson
Bradley, Richfeld; Claus Johnson
John Rouhan, Sigel; Hans j. Rass
mussen, Ed. f. Bowen, Henry Died
rich, A. B. Bullen, Marshfield city
Isaac Erickson, Wood; Hans P. Han
son, Rock: Leo. RuSch, John Saunders
Hanson; Robert II. Day, Franz
Brazeau, Nekoosa; Geo. L. Weatherly
Sherry; VIM. Cady, Aubulndale: E
P. Adams, Dexter; S. n. Whittlesey
Port Edwards town; L. F. Phillips
HileS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-06
ITEMS OF INTEREST
FROM HIGH SCHOOL

Marie LaBrot visited the school
Wednesday afternoon.
The foot ball team is out practic.
ing every night preparing to eX-
terminate the Stevens Pointers.
The Junior and Senior girls are
very much interested in their
gymnasium work and are thinking
OF starting a couple of basket ball
teams.
Leonard Voyer, of Junction City,
has been enrolled in the freshman
CLASS of the Lincoln high.
The assembly room was beauti-
fed The last week by several pieces
of statuary and couple of palms.
Ora Acke has been obliged to leave
school on account of her health.
William MouI has been enrolled as
Freshman in the high school.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-06

f. Mackinnon was in Milwaukee
Friday on business.
Mrs. E. Nj. Allerton is having her
millinery opening this week.
Attorney B. r. Goggins was in the
Cream City Saturday on legal business,
Don't fail to attend the millinery
opening i'll the parlorS of Mrs E. NJ.
Allerton.
John Parrish was in Milwaukee
Friday on business for the Grand
Rapids Lumber Company.
Wilbur HerSchleb came home from
1ronwood, Mich, Friday to visit his
parents for about two weeks.
Edward Kraus returned Saturday
night from Watertown where he
was called to attend the funeral of
his grandfather, William Ziegleman
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-06
Reception to Strangers.

The ladies' of the Congrega tional
church are preparing to give q
reception in the Eagles hall, above
Spafford, Cole & company's store, on
Tuesday evening, Oct. Is. This will
be given for the purpose of receiving
all strangers in this city who have in.
dicated preference and have at
tended the Congregational church
a fine literary and musical program
is being prepared and refreshments
will be served. Invitations will be
issued to all those whose addresses
can be obtained, and the ladies are
sparing no pains to make this g
pleasant and entertaining event.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-06
A Great Event.

In Louisiana, Americas greatest
sensational melodrama, at the grand
opera house on Friday. Is beautiful
story of Louisiana and Texas, and one
of the most sensational plays ever
produced on the stage. There is a
head-On collision between two trains
in full view of the audience. In the
distance you see two trains coming
down the mountain side in and out Of
tunnels; all at once there is a crash
and you see one of the most thrilling
effects you ever witnessed The scenic
settings of the four acts are all original
and realistic. The names of the
principals of the cast give promise of a
strong dramatic production. The
mechanical effects are all original.
This play is assuredIy one of the most
interesting events Of The entire sea-
son. Secure your seats early. Seats
on sale Wednesday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-06
John mcGoYern Dead.

John McGovern died Saturday at
the Gaynor marsh Of old age. He
came here about six months ago from
Rochester, Mimi, to make his home
with his daughter, Mrs. James Gaynor
During this time he has been in
feeble health. Mr.. McGovern was
born in 1915, thus being So years of
age at the time of his death. His
wife died three years ago. He leaves
three sons, John, of Rochester Mimi,
James and Thomas. of Elm Lake, and
two daughters, Mrs. James Gaynor
and Mary Ann McGovern. The body
was sent yesterday to Rochester
where it will be buried Tuesday. Mr..
McGOvern was man of industrious
habits; throughout his life he was
prompted by an honesty in all his
dealings.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-06
Woman's Club Dinner.

Mrs. Geo. r. Gardner entertained
the Woman's club at dinner last
evening at 6 O'Clock. According to all
reports the ladies enjoyed bountiful
dinner and spent an evening full of
social enjoyment. The literary part
of the program consisted of a roll call
to which everyone responded with
quotations or recitations. Ali the
absent members sent letters which
were read.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-06
Dates to Remember.
Wednesday. Oct. 7.

Wednesday. Oct. 7.
Ladies' aid society of the NJ. E.
church, west side, will meet with
Mrs. Chas Kellogg.
M. w. X. club will meet with Mrs.
Emily Witter.
Ladies aid society of NJ. E. church,
east side, will meet with Mrs.
Granger.
Ladies' aid society of the Congre-
gational church, west side, will meet
with Mrs. e. B. RoSSier.
Saturday, Oct. 10.
Nj. w. K. club sale.
Tue Mission Band will meet with
Earl and George Hill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-06
COMING.

At the grand opera house on Friday
Oct. 9. One Of the principal features
of In Louisiana was the railroad scene
in which two trains crash together
head-on in the center of the stage
piling high the wreckage and burning
the train in full view of the audience
The theater was packed with people
The company is frSt-class and way
above the average. Scenery, effects
all are good. In Louisiana is 10 fol-
a big week.-Post-Dispatch, st. Louis
Jan. I, 1902. Seats on sale Wednes
day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-06
Attorneys Attending Court.

Among the lawyers from out of
town attending the.circuit court SEES
sion are, Attorneys C. B. Edwards,
John F. Cole, p. A. Williams, r. E.
Andrews and S. N. Simmons, of
Marshfield, Brown of Waupaca, Van
Doren and Wheeler, of New London.
b. b. Park, G. Fl. Dahl, of Stevens
Point.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-06
Central to Use VIRGINIA Coal

The Wisconsin Central has decided
to use Virginia coal hereafter. Here
tofore the company has used Illinois
coal, but it has not given satisfaction.
tremen experiencing considerable
difficulty in keeping up good head
of steam.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-06
Injured at Pittsyille,

The nine year old son of Game
Warden Geo. w. Brown was injured
in runaway at Pittsville this week,
the boy being thrown from the rig
and striking on his back, injuring the
spine. Mr.. and Mrs. Brown were
both absent from Pittsville when the
accident occurred, and the boy, who
was Unconscious for several hours, was
taken care of by friends Marshtield
Times.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-06
Lost to Merrill.

The high school foot ball team lost
its game with Merrill Saturday after
noon by score of 16 to 0. The Mer-
rill team outweighed the local boys.
The next game will be played in this
city Saturday when the Stevens
Point eleven will be taken into camp.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-06
Death Of c. NJ. Richeaj.

G. M. Richeal died at his home Satur
day morning at 5 o'clock of cancer
of the liver. The deceased was sick
only two weeks. lie leaves a wife and
two small children to mourn his loss.
The funeral, under the direction of
the Knights of Maccabees, was held a t
2 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the
Congregational church, Rev. B. J.
III. Shaw officiating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-06
For Heather Children.

The ladies of the Foreign Missionary
society of the Congregational church,
and the Mission Band. are preparing
a box Of dressed dolls, books and mis-
cellaneous toys to be sent through the
W. B.. M. |. to the heather children
in India. They expect to send the
box away this coming week and it will
arrive at it's destination just about
Christmas time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-06
Excellent Music.

All who attended the play at
the opera house last Friday are full of
praise for the excellent music rendered
by Kramer's ten-piece orchestra
This orchestra compares favorably
with any musical organization in
Milwaukee or Chicago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-06
ABOUT 10000 BUSHELS
ONIONS AND CUCUMBERS

The picking station closed its buy
ing season last week. Manager Wood
estimates that he has bought ten
thousand bushels of onions and cucum-
bers since the opening of the season.
He thinks that the farmers will be
able to furnish the factory with over
10000 bushels next fall.
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-06
No More Sunday Excursion Trains.

Last Sunday the Green Bay ran its
last excursion train for this season.
These excursions to Green Bay and
other points have been very popular
during the summer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-06

LosT-A ladies pocket book contain
ing a sum of money and other papers
n front of Barnes & VOyer'S restaur-
ant, on the east side The finder will
be suitably rewarded by leaving tile
same at this office.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-06
CITY in BRIEF
Will Build Bridge.

j. l.. BrickleS and his crew of men
departed Saturday for Grand Rapids,
Mimi, where they will build new
bridge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-06

FOR SALE-CompIete billiard and pool room
outfit. Four tables with showcases, etc..
cash. Address G. w. Russell, Grand Rapids
Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-06
Help Wanted!
STUDENTS And TEACHERS.

Ambitious students aud tea
cheers looking for profitable en-
ployment, will do we'll to write
Prof. j. P. Simon. Superior, Wis.
The plan of the New Era Bust
ness College is one of admirable
mutual benefit, that supplies
method that is practical for
helping one another. We never
lose anything in this world by
doing good turn for each other
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-06

EOR RENT-A brand new cottage near Lincoln
high school inquire of Vim. H. Petzold, this
Office.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-06

FOR SALE-Frank Stahrs residence property
near the Green Bay railroad station in the
first ward. For particulars enquire of him.
cOTIND-On the west side poke book con-
timing one FIVE dollar DILL. Owner can
have same by calling at the Wood County Marble
& GraE1te works. paying for this notice and
proving property.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-06

In Louisiana is praised by the press
and public. At the opera house Fri
day night.