Wireless Hero Keeps Message Open as Republic Sinks
In Newport Rhode Island on January 24 the Republic sank off No Man's Land near Martha’s Vineyard after a storm. Captain Inman Sealby and a volunteer crew were evacuated, while wireless operator J R Binns and A H Ginman at Siasconset relayed distress and rescue updates to Gresham, Baltic, and other ships until the Republic disappeared. Dead included Mrs. Lynch and four seamen. 1650 rescued from Florida and Baltic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. I
Republic
No Man’s Land
No Man's Land
Martha's Vineyard
Gresham
Florida
Sealby
Siasconset
Jan
Atlantic
Nantucket Island
A. H. Ginman
J. R. Binn
Marconi
RCG
United States Revenue
J. R. Binns
Inman Sealby
Young Binn
Finn
White Star Line
Baltic
Old Stand
Hawser
Ginman
Paltic
Ransom
America
Europe
New York
Furnessia
Babylon
L. I
Sandy Hook
Wellfleet
Highland Light
Memphis
Binn
Sealbyv
Brnn
The
Nantucket
Cape Cod
Boston
Broad Street
W. P. English, Jr
New England
French liner La Lorraine speeds to aid Republic in fog
The French liner La Lorraine raced 120 miles at 20 knots through dense fog after receiving distress signals from the Republic. It searched for hours with the Baltic and Florida nearby, ultimately learning passengers were safe aboard the Florida and heading to New York.
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New York
la Lorraine
Republic
Marconi
Siasconset
Mass
Edouard Tournier
Baltic
Tournier
Boar
Florida
The
New Englanders on Republic Escape After Baltic Collision
The list names many New England passengers aboard the Republic and notes a near-miss for Mr. and Mrs. Alden Wiles of Boston whose stateroom adjoined that of Eugene Lynch who died. Mr. and Mrs. Wiles were bound for New York then Europe via Baltic. a wireless later confirmed they were safe.
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New England
A. L. Clark
Winstead
Conn
Walter C. Fish
Lynn
O. O. Larkin
A. F. Larkin
Boston
Alice Lyon
G. McCready
Saugatuck
George F. Merrit
Morris
A. J. Peters
John A. Gano
Katherine V. Gano
Providence
William R
Porter
Worcester
Willam
Prendergast
Ernest Sharp
Alden Wiles
W. T. Woodruff
Ansonia
Andrew J. Peters
South Street
West Roxbury
Republic
Newbury Street
Eugene Lynch
Viles
Viles & Smith
Tremont Street
Walter C. Fish Named General Manager at GE Lynn
Walter C. Fish is named general manager of the General Electric Company in Lynn Massachusetts. He is the brother of Frederick P. Fish former head of the New England Telegraph and Telephone Company.
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Lynn, Jan
Walter C. Fish
The
General Electric Company
Lynn, Mass
Frederick P. Fish
New England Telegraph & Telephone Company
Gano Party From Cincinnati Narrowly Escapes Ship Collision
Mrs. John A. Gano and her daughter Katherine V and son John A. Gano Jr of Cincinnati were aboard the Republic when a collision occurred. Also aboard was Mrs. Olive A. Washburn from Providence. The group, traveling with plans to Gibraltar and then to Spain, escaped with a narrow margin and later learned their baggage was lost. Dr. H W Burnett’s wife traveled to meet Mrs. Washburn in New York as news of the Baltic’s safety arrived.
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Republic
New York
Baltic
Ginman
Baltigh
Eugene Lynch
Boston
Florida
W. J. Mooney
Langdon
N. D
No. 34
Lynch
M. M. Murphy
Providence
R. I
John A. Gano
Katherine V
Cincinnati
Gano
Olive A. Washburn
Elmwood Avenue
Prendergast Family Noted Visitors From Massachusetts
Worcester County on January 24 reports Mr and Mrs William Prendergast from Jefferson Massachusetts, a recognized hotelman, visiting with Frances Clary Morse an elderly Worcester heiress and her sister Mrs Earle of Brooklyn a noted author.
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Worcester
William Prendergast
Jefferson
Mass
Frances Clary Morse
Earle
Brooklyn
Deaths Reveal How Republic Struck By Florida Collision
New York report details passenger staterooms on the Republic and confirms two killed and two injured. Families linked to staterooms 34, 32, 28 and 30 include Mr. and Mrs. Lynch, Mr. and Mrs. Mooney, Mr. and Mrs. Murphy, and Mrs. Herbert L. Griggs. The accident suggests the Florida crossed paths with outbound ships in fog, with Griggs narrowly spared.
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Republic
Eugene Lynch
Boston
Mooney
Murphy
Herbert L. Griggs
Bank of New York
Florida
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised
Camden New Jersey testimonial touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound aiding headaches back pain and weakness. Gardiner Maine resident claims cure from female disease after hospital suggestion. Ad highlights alleged benefits and urges trial despite costs and medical doubt.
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W. P. Valentine
Lincoln Avenue
Camden
N. J
Gardiner
Lydia E. Pinkham
S& A. Witwams
Ealing
Republic Disaster: Baltic Rescue Efforts and Gresham Feats
Wireless operators relay the Republic sinking off No Man's Land after a Baltic voyage. Gresham saves crew. City of Memphis and other vessels relay distress. Bravely, Ginman and Binn maintain links as fleets converge on Sandy Hook and Gay Head.
LIMON HEARD WHISTLES NEAR NANTUCKET LIGHTSHIP
United Fruit Company steamer Limon reported hearing distant whistles and shouts while abreast of Nantucket lightship in heavy fog. Captain Smith noted the Simon passed the lightship at 1 AM Saturday within a mile and on the vessel's eastern side, with no observations since the prior day due to fog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Fruit Company
Limon
Smith
Long Wharf
Costa Rica
Nantucket
Big Fruiter
Simon
Rexall 93 Hair Tonic Promises Hair Growth Guarantee
Offer promotes Rexall 93 Hair Tonic claiming it cures dandruff prevents baldness stimulates roots and grows new hair with a money back guarantee. Advertises two sizes 50c and 1.00 and notes pleasant non greasy formula from Riker Jaynes Drug Stores.
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Rexall
Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores
Riker-Jaynes Drug Co
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Bottomley
Marconi Company
William Street
AN the Wan
Bosto
St.Charles
Sta
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Friend St
Weybasset Street
Main Street
Fall River
Williams Street
New Bedford
Philadelphia
London
England
N. B
Republic-Florida
Carters
Atle Iver
Richmond
F. J. O'Hara
Atlantic Ave
Massa
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