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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1909
Page
5
New York reports that the body of Mrs. Eugene Lynch of Boston is in 225 feet of water aboard the sunken steamer Republic near Dead Man's Shoal. Officials say recovery is likely and work to raise the ship will begin at once.
After leaving the Florida passengers the Republic crew gathered on the forward deck. Captain Sealby thanked them for their duty and offered freedom to leave or stay with him. The crew cheered, then began breakfast before a noon muster and orders to stock the ship with provisions. Sixty seamen remained aboard while others moved to boats and departed to Florida.
The article extols the Pennsylvania Railroad through trains for modern equipment, secure lines, and accommodating timetables. It highlights Limited trains with drawing room sleeping cars dining cars and various amenities, plus a renowned Pennsylvania Special and the New York and St. Louis Limited as proof of reliability and speed.
The steamer Florida limped into New York harbor with two black balls at her mast and a crushed bow after a collision that killed three sailors and left Eugene Lynch severely injured. Captain Rushini earned praise for guiding the crippled ship to port 190 miles solo with two tugs assisting during a rough voyage.
The Marconi operator Jack Binns, about twenty, calmly sent the C Q D distress call from the Republic. He recalled the Bluecher voyage with Sherman and White, noting West Indian waters used De Forest, and recounted the mysterious wireless to Mr. Sherman signed J O amid Harriman Roosevelt letters.
Illinois Congressman Boutell honors wireless operator John R. Binns on the House floor by unanimous consent. He lauds Binns for the calm, lifesaving message sent from the Republic amid the ship collision and praises his quiet heroism in a great emergency.
Mabel E. Hamilton of Schenectady New York reports her severe years long eczema on hands fully healed after using X Zalia soap and liquid. The advertisement claims X Zalia cures rashes or sores on the face hands scalp or body and preserves purifies and beautifies the skin.
Twenty five workers in F. B. Holmes shoe factory finishing room in Chelsea walked out yesterday over a wage increase demand. They cited no raise as the cause of the strike.
In Gloucester, a break in last night at John S. Dolliver’s Washington street residence yielded $1200 in valuables. Police traced the crime to a footprint in snow as the sole clue, with the incident coming to light this afternoon after the Dollivers returned from visiting Beverly.
Captain J B Ransom of the Baltic reported all passengers behaved well. The search began after 6 am Saturday, continuing to 8 pm without locating the Republic. The City of Everett aided by staying with the Republic and signaling for help. Saloon passengers adopted resolutions praising officers and crew, with over 1000 dollars donated for distribution to crews of the two White Star ships and the Florida.
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