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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-12
Biq Steel Center Span Of
Worlds Greatest Bridge at
Quebec Collapses into River
Immense Structure Being Placed into Position
Connecting $17,0oo,o00 Quebec Bridge Buck
les and Drops to River Bottom, 200 Feet
Bridge Company Estimates Death List at IL

o..hec. Sept. 1l-Eleven lives were
and the second attempt to bridge
G, Lawrence river here resulted in
|",.,,rre today when the massive span.
|'.,h;ng 800 tons. collapsed and fell
=. ,bs river. OF the 80 mon caught
,,e span when 1t began to sway all
-. rescued except the II. Only four
f~,ss have been found.
~. snan was being raised from pom
~. and was about Is feet above the
~..s, when it gave way.
~ts river was filled with boats and
.ss hills along the shore were hun
..as of people who had come by rail-
>; automobile to see the culmina ton
y ,ss mighty engineering project. The
~, steel frame was towed to the gap
"scb II was expected to fill. Shortly
..s- o'clock the pontoons reached the
,ro,ted place and were Withdrawn by
voc leaving the massive girder resting
), hydraulic jacks. Hardly had these
,.,rn TO raise the big span when the
,,ovds. thinking they had seen the most
rrressive ceremony Of the bridge rails
,,e shouted and began to leave. Sud-
,s,v there was a raor of breaking stee.
,,a the span dived into the water.
which is 200 feet deep at this point.
The 90 or more men on the span were
,,nnged into the water. A majority of
,tese were rescued by the pleasure
RATS Later tonight IL were listed as
dead and missing. First reports were
much exaggerated and gave the list of
dead as so or 80.
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Recovery Of Span Is Doubtful

The fallen structure sank 200 feet
10 the bottom Of the river and engi-
r9rs who witnessed the collapse ex-
messed doubts as to whether it would
lever be brought up again.
The span had been constructed on
entoons a few miles east Of the
bridge site and was towed into posi-
lion Immediately under the gap left
In the anchor arms Of the structure.
Chains with links 80 inches in d.
smeter, together with Orders, were
then attached to the span and 5000
Ion hydraulic jacks began the stu
pendous task of lifting the span into
place.
This work could be accomplished
only at the rate Of a few feet an hour,
and as the distance from the floor of
The bridge to the level of the river is
80 feet the engineers had not counted
on completing the operations until the
Ind Of this week or later. The bridge
vas to have been completed and ready
tor train service next spring. marking
in important milestone in Canada's
tilway engineering history.
Several thousand Spectators
The juggling of the 5000 tons of
Feel attracted to the scene several
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-12
OAKLAND
Large Number of Entrants in
Freshman Class of Oak
land High School
MUCH INTEREST MANIFEST
ED IN MONDAYS ELECTION

The public schools opened Monday
with a larger attendance in the high
school than in former years. The en-
tire second floor is to be utilized this
year by the high school and a plan is
under way to arrange class room es-
pecially for the Seniors. The present
Senior class consists Of - members,
namely: J. Edward King, Harley P.
MARS. Maurice e. Coughlin, Minot L.
Thomas, Arthur J. Brimstine,' Martha
E. Stratton, Buelah E. Morrow, Doris
E. Pettigrew, Marjorie Wheeler, Phoe-
be Brown, Sadie Watson and Made
line Harlow. Quite a number Of out
Of town students are attending the
Oakland schools this year.
Miss Althea Bennett Of North Dix
mont is living at the home Of A. Coch-
ran and attending the public school
Miss Hilda Marsh, who is teaching
in Smithfeld, passed Sunday with her
parents
Mrs. J. F. Clayton, who is visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Elms,
went to Boston Tuesday where she
will visit friends for a few days.
County Commissioner John G. Yea
ton and Mrs. Yeaton Of Winthrop, ac-
companied by Mrs. Spaulding Of Port
land and Miss Yeaton OF Augusta were
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-12
THE BIG WAR
ENCROACHINC ON
MEAT SUPPLY
Exports of Meats Have
Trebled and That Of
Beef Is Ten-fold, with
Our Supply Constant
y on the Decrease

New York, Sept. 1.-THE European
war is encroaching seriously upon the
meat supply Of this country, accord
ing to figures made public today by
the foreign trade department Of the
decrease in the number Of food ami
National City Bank. Despite marked
decreased in the number Of food ami
mails in the United States exports of
meat have trebled since the beginning
OF the war and Of beef alone. exports
are greater by 10-fold.
The compilation shows that exports
Of all kinds, which aggregated 49,
100000 pounds in the fiscal year 1914,
the year prior to the war. mounted
to SS5,O0o,000 in 1915 and 1,339.O00.-
900 pounds in 1916. The increase of
100 per cent. in the total meat ex-
ports during the first year Of the war
and 200 per cent. in the second year
is trifling when compared with the
gain in beef exports alone. The guam
tity of fresh beef exported jumped
from 100000 pounds in 1914 to 170,-
100000 in 1915 and 231 100000 in 1916.
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Attacks
Administration
0nAdamS0nbill

Syracuse, N. r, Sept. 1.-THE 18th
annual state fair opened today under
favorable conditions. Charles E.
Hughes. the Republican nominee for
President. was the main attraction to-
day. He arrived here at 9.45 o'clock
this morning and went to the fair
grounds, after reviewing the Kanoono
Karnival automobile parade.
Mr.. Hughes was almost an hour late
in beginning his speech. He spoke from
a bandstand on the grounds. In his ad-
dress he again assaiied the admins
tration for what he termed Surrender
to force" in the enactment Of the
Adamson law and reiterated the pol
icies for which he stands.
A vociferous crowd that jammed the
station and overhowed into nearby
streets welcomed Mr.. Hughes as his
train pulled in. Sidewalk crowds ap-
plauded him on the way to his hotel.
The days program was crowded.
First came the review Of the long pa
rade Of automobiles; then luncheon at
the fairgrounds and his chief speech Of
the day at o'clock. After his speech
Mr.. Hughes was to be hurried back to
his hotel for two-hour public recep-
ton. Later he was to attend a dinner,
to which 25o persons were invited,
given in his honor by the Allied Clubs
Of Syracuse.
Mr.. Hughes was to speak at this din
ner, and to leave at 11.35 P. NJ. for
Flattsburgh, where he speaks tomor-
row night at the military training
camp.
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thousand spectators. including MEM
bers OF Parliament and newspaper men
gathered on vessels furnished by the
Canadian government. Members Of
the Dominion Cabinet witnessed the
collapse from the deck of a govern
ment vessel while American tourists
crowded hundreds Of other boats Of
all classes. Eminent American author
tiles on bridge building and members
OF the Australian Parliament return
ing home after visiting in Europe also
were at the scene and river traffic for
ocean going steamships had been tenn
porarily suspended.
Started in 1853
The project interrupted today orig
mated in 1853, when at the request
Of the Quebec city council a New York
engineer submitted plans and esti-
mates. Courage and capital were
lacking, however, and it was not un-
til 1882 that the scheme again was
given serious consideration.
The cantilever plan Of bridge building
was at that time becoming generally
used and distinguished. Canadian engi-
neers obtained a charter at Ottawa and
after many years Of delay the building
was begun. only to have it terminate
disastrously in the collapse Of the un-
finished structure IN 1907
Canadas federal railway department
then decided to reconstruct IT, and the
undertaking was placed in the hands o.
a commission which included several
| noted American bridge builders, among
them Ralph Modjeski Of Chicago and c.
nP
for the bridge provided for a channel
span longer than that Of any existing
today anywhere. Its length from shore
to shore when completed would be 3239
feet and the space between the anchor
buttresses 1900 feet. There were to be
two railroad tracks. two street car
tracks and two roads. and while the
bridge was being built primarily to be
Of service for national trans-continental
transportation. 1t was to be used by the
following railroads: Canadian Pacific.
Grand Trunk, Quebec Central. 1nterco-
lonial. Quebec & Lake st. John, Quebec
& Saguenay, Canada Northern, and Del
aware & Hudson.
Chief Engineer Rescued
Chief Engineer Mcmillan was among
the Injured brought here. He was res.
cued by tug.
Five bodies have been recovered. Ed
ward Jordanaiss, % years old. Of Provi-
! dence. r. l., is among the known dead.
| The engineer in charge of construc-
ton. named Porter, is among the SUI
, vivors.
| Observers said that the span broke in
| two places-at first one Of the corners
appeared to give way. this being follow
ed almost Immediately by a break in
| the center as we'll
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COMING EVENTS

Sept. s-A-2s-Maine Regimental Assoc1a.
ton annual reunion. Auburn.
opens 103d year.
Sept. 13-14Maine Fire Chiefs Associa.
ton convention. Bar Harbor.
Sept: 13-15-Maine Federation Of Won.
ems Clubs, hineo.
Sept. 13-15-New England waterworks
Association.
Sept. A-Reception by Foresters to su-
preme Chief Hanger Rendon at Portland.
Sept: 14-16-New England Water Works
Association. annual meeting, Portland.
Sept. 14-2S-Annual encampment, Coast
Artillery Corps. n. G. S. NJ, Fort VIII
liams.
Sept. 15.-waldo County Teachers Con.
vention, Brooks.
Sept: 2l-22-Maine State Board Of Trade,
annual meeting, Camden.
Sept. Z-Anson and Madison fair.
Sept. 27-2s-Maine W. c. T. u, annual
convention, Lewiston.
Oct 5-7-Maine Music Festival, Bangce
Oct. s-11-Maine Music Festival, PorS
land.
Oct 12-A-National Dairy Show, Spring
field Mass,
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ever. seems to override every hesita-
ton.
The reported opposition Of Russia
and italy to Greece's cooperation in
the war is actually much less than had
been believed and the Serbs, far from
objecting, are most anxious that the
Greeks Join the entente allies. It u
generally conceded in Entente allied
circles that Gen. Sarrail the French
commander, would be glad of the as
sista1ce Of the Greek soldiers who
fought against the Bulgars three
years ago.
The only menace to the success OF
the negotiations lies in the Greek gov
eminent holding out too long in the
hope of obtaining the concessions which
were offered IS months ago but which
no longer obtain
Eight classes Of unframed reservists
between the ages Of SO and 10 years
will soon be called to the colors.
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WATERVILLE
Advertised Mail

Men-Albert, Jimmy; Arson, Clar-
cnce; Bardin, Rev. Vincent; Beane,
Robert E; Blanchard. R. c. Or. W.;
Boulter, George: Cahill, Thomas F.:
Carey, Henry H.; Carnes, Harold A.:
Gates, Guss L.; Clark, Monte; Cooper,
Charlie; Coro, James; Crawford. Ar
thur; Dodge, Herman; Duplissa, H.
(R. W.; Durkin, Frank; Farris, Solo,
mon; Foster, Rabbit; Gebow. George
W.; Gilbert. Frank l.; Grant, c. A.;
Gregrey, Dan: Kahnowich, Jacob:
Kinsley, Michael; Later, Oris F.; Le-
'vesque, German; Luty, Thomas; Mat
thews. George; Mayberry, Alfonso;
Penley. Frank: Perley. Frank; Phil
brick, Frank H.; Poulin, Joe c.; Ran
court, Joseph; Royal. Harold NJ;
Sawyer, GLAND; Underwood. j.. H.;
Vasselin, L. "; Wood, Geo. r.
Women-Boudreau, Miss Alevena;
Bragg. Mrs. Mary; Dunbar, Miss Sybil;
Fiske, Miss B. H.; Hancox, Mrs. D.;
Harris, Miss Alice Louise; ingalls,.
Miss Fannie; Jobber, Miss Adoline,
Kennedy. Alice L.; Laliberty. Miss
Blanche; MERCER, Mrs; Mofhaw. Miss
Gertrude; Norm, Miss Anna; Soule,
Mrs. Jennie L.; Steward, Miss Grace.
Foreign-Gregoire, Monsieur Ernest;
Lebell, Mary; Letourneau, Miss Cora
(2); Luigi, Federino D.; Poole, Miss
Minnie; Rancourt, Napoleon.
Observation-Disclosures, Mr.. and Mrs
Bernard,
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PRES. WILSON AT BEDSIDE OF
DYING SISTER, new LONDON

New London. Conn.,, Sept 11.-Pres-
ident Wilson arrived here late this at
ternoon after a hurried journey from
Long Branch, N. j., to see his sister,
Mrs. A. E. Howe, who is dying here.
The President plans to return to
Long Branch on the naval yacht May
flower but the date Of his departure
will depend on the condition of Mrs.
Howe. The Mayflower has been order
ed to New London.
At New Haven, on the trip from
New York today, the President was
met by Howard Elliott, head of the
New Haven road, who expressed SYM
pathy regarding Mr.. Wilson's sister.
II had hoped" said the President,
"to get a few days Of rest at Long
Branch, but apparently nothing works
that way"
The President thanked Mr.. Elliott
for rushing private car to New YORK
for him and the two discussed railroad
conditions for several minutes. Thirty
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her aunt and continue her course in
Lawrence High school.
The corn shop Of the Portland
Packing Co., located on Water street,
is working with full crew and plenty
of work is on hand. Huskers are busily
engaged in husking the corn in the
yards and the corn is hauled from here
into the shop where it is cut from the
cobs and canned. Although the amount
Of corn available this year Is not up
to the standard, plenty Of work re-
mains for the full crews for two or
three weeks more.
Many people attended the Star the
atre last evening where the election
results were announced on the screen
between every reel. Much applause was
given at some returns and found SYM
pathizers of both parties ready to give
a good hand on a favorable report.
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MADISON
Unusual Heavy Vote Cast in
Mondays Election-Much
, Activity in Evidence
EARLY DAWN CLUB ENJOYS
CORN ROAST

Election was characterized in Madi-
son by great activity on the part of
both Of the great parties. Long before
the polls We're opened automobiles were
busy bringing voters to this village and
there was an unusually heavy vote ear
ly in the day. Stickers We're used feely.
A total Of $50 ballots was thrown.
There were two local contests in which
much interest was taken. One was for
the Office of representative to the State
legislature. the Republican candidate
being B. F. Burns. and the Democratic
candidate DR.. w. G. Sawyer. Both
men are natives Of Madison and are I'M
usually strong candidates. The other
contest was for the Office of judge of
probate. Judge Charles Q. Small was
the candidate on the Republican ticket
and D. L. Churchill on the Democratic.
ticket. Judge Small has filed the Office
for the past two years. Mr.. Churchill
was a representative in the last legisla-
ture and has wide acquaintance in
this section.
Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Herrick left
town Monday for Cherryfeld, where
they will make an extended visit with
relatives.
A jolly social event Saturday eve.
ming was a corn roast given by Misses
Evie and Alice Weston near their home
to a company Of about IS friends, in
GLIDING members Of the Early Dawn
Club who are in town.
Mrs. Cyrus Clark left town Monday
morning to visit her daughter in Wilton
for a few days.
Mrs. Lucy Gallup, who has been pass
ing the summer at the home of Theo.
dore Weston, returned to her home in
Bangor Friday.
Byron Marden and Miss Helen Brown
returned Monday morning to Hebron
Academy after passing the summer
with their parents in Madison
Mrs. Annie Weston and Mrs, Emily
Johnson Of Industry. who have been
visiting relatives in Houlton for the
past two weeks, returned' to Madison
Monday.
All grades Of the Madison village
schools opened Monday morning for the
fall term. t>+
Mrs. E. A. Ireland and Mrs. q. W. r
Merrill, who have been the guests OF
Rev. and Mrs r. A. Rich at Mechanics
Falls for the past week, returned home
Monday. s
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Greece's Entrance into War
Matter Of 10 Days Ii Allies
Can Only Keep Very Quiet


Athens. Sept. s.-(Yia London. Sept.
I1.)-If the entente and anti-venize-
lost factions can only keep quiet for
10 days and not embroil the situation,
Greeces entry into the war will be a
settled fact said a prominent Greek
official to The Associated Press, this
morning. III not" he continued, 1T 10
the end of Greece"
King Constantine and Premier zai-
mis- had a lengthy conference on the
situation today. On the whole the sit
uation with regard to Greece's entry
into the war on the side Of the entente
allies seems favorable. notwithstand-
ing the arrest last Sunday and Mon
day by Anglo-French secret police of
German and Austrian agents. against
which Premier Zaimis vigorously pro-
tested.
The mere suggestion Of the possibil-
ity of King Constantine commanding
the allied armies in Macedonia, how
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STRAIGHT HEATS FOR WINNERS
GRAND CIRCUIT At SYRACUSE

Syracuse N. Y, Sept. 11.-Straight
heats featured the five events on the
opening day program Of the Grand
Circuit at the New York State fair
grounds today.
In the free-for-all pace Napoleon Di-
rect won almost as he pleased. The
time for the first heat was fast, 2.oo1a.
Napoleon showed a fash of speed -
the last three-quarters Of the first
heat. which he negotiated in 1 minute,
80 seconds. Going to the quarter in 301e
seconds. Geers gave Napoleon his head
for the remainder Of the distance and
when the finish was reached, Single G
was two lengths behind, with Fred
Russell FIVE lengths. back.
Diameter made a procession Of the
Karnival $4,000 stake for FL PAGERS by
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guests Of Mr.. ana Mrs. Morrison Lib
by Sunday. -.
Alfred Stevens returned home from
few days with his aunt, Mrs Fred Tut
tie.
Mr.. and Mrs. J.. A. Gould and fam
lily who have been passing their 'vaca-
ton at Hillside camps, returned to
Boston Monday.
: Roy S. Howe of Boston returned
there Monday, after passing rev
weeks at Belgrade Lakes.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Hatfield moved
their household goods Monday into the
Mitchell rent on Fairfield street.
The Fidelity class OF the Free Bap-
fist church will meet at the home OF
Mrs. Olive A. Boardman on Water
street Wednesday afternoon, Sept. IA.
Oakland was a very busy place all
day Monday, especially around Memo
rial hall, where the polls were located.
Everyone who possibly could voted
Evander Wood. who has been very i'll,
having had both limbs amputated, cast
his vote for the 50th time Monday. AL
so Cyrus Wheeler. who is the towns
Oldest resident, although he was very
feeble, took a lively interest in the. af-
fairs Of State and voted for the 6sth
time.
Il. Montayne and Miss Grace Run
.kle, who have been passing their va
cations at Hillside Camps, returned to
Brooklyn. N. Y. Monday.
The list of advertised letters at the
post office for the week beginning
Sept. II is as follows: Mesdames, Ed
ward J. Taylor, William Walker, T. w.
Williams, Amos Loomer, Lester Blake.
Crosby j. Becker. VIM. c. Eustis.
Margaret Gray, A. F. Gray: Messrs.
Red R. Kimball. Geo. Bush, George
Banner, A. Campbell. Jarses Clark.
Wilbur Campbell, B. r. Hutchinson.
VIM. Huggats. Ira Foss, A. n. Dyer. o.
is. Holmes, Henry Hartford, Horace
Holmes, j. B. Stevens, J. Blake; Miss
es Mildred A. Rowell, Rhoda Gleene.
VIM. Getchell Of Pittsfield returned
home Monday. after visiting his I'M
Gle, c. E. Tozier, for a few days,
The Ladies of Sergeant Wyman Re-
lief Corps will meet at the home of
Mrs. George Benson on Belgrade ave-
nue. Friday afternoon, Sept. 10, to sew.
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FAIRFIELD
Democrats Carry Town by Small
Plurality-54-Hour Meas
ure Is Carried
LOCAL NEWS OF SPECIAL
INTEREST-PERSONALS

One Of the most active election days
ever held in town was reported from off,
cial quarters last night regarding the
voting yesterday. The day being such
an excellent one, most of the voters i'll
the rural districts journeyed to town to
cast their ballots and the main streets
presented an active scene. Fairfield vot-
ed as follows for straight tickets: Re-
publican 31S, Democrat 1893. Regarding the
54-hour law, the Fairfield voters voted as
follows: Yes 632. No 1856. The vote re-
garding State highways was: Yes 55S, No
49, The distribution, asserting and count
ing of ballots was handled quickly and
accurately Those serving as ballot clerks
we're CLYDE Chapman, Henry Totman,
Fred Thibedeau and Charles Danforth,
together with the selectmen. Both par
ties worked very hard in conveying voters
to the polls and about IS automobiles were
used for this purpose.
Mrs. c. W. Pooler has returned from
several days stay with friends and rel
atiyes in Caribou. Eli Gregory returned
with her.
Hubert Emery, has returned to his du-
ties in Dexter after visiting at the home
of his parents in Shawmut.
Linwood Pitman, formerly Of this town
and now Of Augusta, was calling OF,
friends in town yesterday. He is on his
way to his studies at the University OF
Maine.
Roger Nye. who is employed on the
Lewiston, Augusta & Waterville Street
Railway, was calling on friends and rel.
atives in town yesterday.
Miss Florence Freeland has returned
to New Britain, Conn.,, where she will
take up her duties as instructor in the
public schools in that city. She has
been passing the summer at her home
In town.
Mrs. Andrew McFadden Of Augusta
and Miss Matte Young Of Calais were
calling on friends and relatives in
town on Monday.
J. H. Fletcher, who is employed in
North Arson, is passing few days
with his family at the Fletcher home
on Hatch street.
Miss Mary Lowe Of Clinton Is visit
ing at the home Of her aunt in Shaw
lmut She plans to make her home with
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winning with ridiculous ease.
Narcissa T., spread-eagled the Held
in the first heat Of the 2.1s trot. when
she broke at the upper turn. Daisy
Todd and Host Peter. closing with a
rush from behind. were unable to ex-
tricate themselves from the tangle
which followed and were distanced.
together whit Narcissa T. Bresia won
the race easily trotting the final two
heats in the same time, 2.09A.
Azora Axworthy had things all her
own way in the Devereux 2.15 trot.
The Messina Springs sweepstakes tor
s-year-old trotters attracted field OF
10 starters. Harry K. Devoreux pilot
ing Jack Moonry, won the first heat.
but Bonnie Dell, with Thomas Kinds
up, took the next two heats easily.
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or forty employees Of the road then
filed past shaking hands with the
executive.
On the trip from New York to New
Haven, the President talked politics
with Homer S. Cummings, vice chair
man Of the Democratic National COM
mittee.
Mr. Cummings and Vance c. Nc
Cormick. chairman Of the committee,
are planning to meet the President in
Long Branch next Monday. Mr.. Will
son took under consideration an in
vitation extended by Mr.. Cummings to
make speeches in several places.