Passengers Listed on Laurentian Across Classes
A list of passengers aboard the Laurentian includes multiple travelers from Boston and nearby towns. Names appear in first, second, and third class with numerous individuals and families named such as Robert Dickson and J. C. Mitchell, plus Mrs. John O. Martin, H. J. Krumpeln family, and Donald McDougall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dickson
Boston
J. C. Mitchell
John O. Martin
C. H. Moore
Springfield
H. R. Bell
New Glasgow
Susan Turnbull
James French
Mary Herberton
Margaret Patterson
G. Montague Patterson
Hazel
Constance
Ruth Patterson
Charles Merick
Joseph and
Misselhof Kirkman
Mary Krajowska
Stanislaus Krockhan
Walerya Krockhan
John Bain
Agnes Mortimer
Hugh McLean
J. Borcikowski
A. Szuda
Ivan Kulik
J. Posukosvski
Josef Kavanczk
A. Niesewsk
Passengers in Panic as Atlantic Struck Steamer Reels in Sea
The liner carried 20 cabin passengers and 20 steerage travelers with a 40 crew. After the impact the ship lurched and passengers rushed to deck in their night clothes. Lifeboats deployed amid gale winds, rescuers pulled immersed passengers aboard, and a fishing boat guided the lifeboat to shore through thick fog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imrie
Laurentian
Laurentian Sinks After Hull Fails Shipwreck In Atlantic
The Laurentian, built in 1872 by R Steele & Co in Greenock and long a familiar Atlantic liner, foundered after plates amidships gave way and holds flooded. Captain Imrie watched his ship break in two as crew and passengers were cared for at a harbor awaiting transfer. The 400 foot vessel registered 2837 tons and had plied Montreal Halifax Portland and the Boston Glasgow route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's
Laurentian
Imrie
Atlantic
Greenock
Scotland
R. Steele & Co
Montreal
Halifax
Portland
Allen Line
Boston
Glasgow
Blind musician on wretched liner in Boston scene
Professor Herbert John Krumpelin, a renowned blind organist and choirmaster in Boston, organized choirs and composed notably Siege of Jerusalem. Born in London to German parents, he lost sight gradually from childhood, studied at the Royal Academy, and held posts including Glasgow Exposition organist. He lived in St. Johnsbury, learned skating, and is seen at Jamaica Pond, avidly bicycling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert John Krumpelin
Boston
Jerusalem
London
Edinburg
Krumpeln
Royal Academy
France
Bologne Cathedral
St. Johnsbury
Jamaica Pond
Newlyweds Richard Graham Eliza Montgomery T
Lynn newlyweds aboard the Laurentian were married here last Tuesday. The bride is Miss Eliza Montgomery and the groom is Richard Graham a carpenter with General Electric. They plan to return to Ireland to run his father’s business after his father’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Richard Graham
Laurentian
Eliza Montgomery
Condensed milk vs Van Camp’s milk a cost and value comparison
An advertisement-like argument promotes Van Camp’s evaporated milk over condensed milk. It claims Van Camp’s provides 16 ounces in a 10 cent can versus 12 in a 10 cent condensed can, asserts broader cooking usefulness, and highlights savings from using Van Camp’s for table and cooking needs. It notes Van Camp’s is produced by Van Camp Packing Co. in Indianapolis and sold in 5 and 10 cent cans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Camp
van Camp’s
America
van Camp Packing Co
Indianapolis
Ind
Labor Day Observed by Boston Labor Groups Despite Parade Omission
Organized labor in Boston and vicinity marked Labor Day with smoke talks, socials, and outings though the annual union parade was skipped for the first time in 23 years. Leaders plan a larger next Labor Day as unions held events across Boston and its suburbs, including the Sheet Metal Workers' Union outing at Lily Pond Grove, Saugus, and gatherings at Wells Memorial building, Hibernian Hall, and 694 Washington street with speeches by officers and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Sheet
Lily Pond Grove
Saugus
Carmen
John Massey
Bay State
Lodge
the Brotherhood of Railroad Carmen
Washington Street
John J. Gallagher
Atlanta, Ga
Brotherhood
John Bradley
Gallagher
John Fitzpatrick
Michael J. Disken
Boston & Maine Railroad Clerks’ Assembly
Michael J. O'Meara
Michael Hallessey
P. J. Flaherty
Timothy Toomey
Frank C. Foley
Charles Holmes
T. W. Sutton
Matthew J. Connor
Michael White
Thomas Fay
Ward 18
New Haven
Union 80
Wells Memorial Building
Michael J. Stewart
International
Michael Cassidy
Thomas Lynch
Andrew Diamond
Pavers’ Union 1
Sanitary and Street Cleaning Department Teamsters and Helpers’ Union
William P. Greaney
Edward J. Ryan
Interna
Thomas H. Canning
P. J. McCarthy
Thomas J. Fay
David Punch
Maurice J. McCarthy
Richard Leonard
Daniel Leonard
William Quinn
Sheet Metal Workers’ Union 17
James T. Moriarty
John J. Griffin
John F. Kennedy
John J. Hynes
Little Lena Beaumett
Rose Reardon
Master Hynes
Master Decreau
Master McCarthy
George Burns
Harry Claustein
Louis Burns
William Edmunds
John Mureh
Charles Bean
Jacob Cohen
Charles Egan
C. T. Horne
George Coyle
Clarence Gordon
Cornelius Burks
Charlies Egan
Lynn Sheet Metal Workers’ Union
George F. Tagen
Boston c. L. A
Headless Lady photograph snapped in Tre mont street area
A photograph shows a lady missing her head taken Saturday in the shopping district near the R H Stearns store at 2 o clock. A $5 reward is offered for the identifying woman who should visit the City Editor between 3 and 5 pm wearing the same costume. Another Headless Lady Tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Street
R. H. Stearns & Co
The
Post
Fresh catches fill T wharf as fleets return from sea
A large variety of fresh fish arrives for dealers at T wharf after a fleet of fishermen came in yesterday. The beam trawler Spray carries 80 000 pounds of fish and the Manomet brings 35 000 pounds of mixed haul. Steamships and ferries decorate for labor day as schedules adjust to handle crowds. The Des Moines sails to Guantanamo after three months at Charlestown yard and additional ships receive lengthened hulls at Newport News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Wharf
Manomet
Fannie Reed
Tecumseh
Josie
Phebe
Leo
Francis V. Sylvia
Olive F. Hutchins
Lewis Wharf
Merchants
Bunker Hill
Central Wharf
Sylph
Bache
Camden
N. J
Coastwise Transportation Company
John G. Crowley
Sicily
England
Kershaw
Gloucester
Nantucket
Merchants’ and Miners’ Line
Baltimore
Norfolk
Newport News
Newport News Shipbuilding Company
Howard
Cape Ann
City of Gloucester
Nahant
Nantasket
Revere
Des Moines
Charlestown Navy Yard
New York
Guantanamo
Cuba
Uncle Sam
West Indies
Tompkinsville
Staten Island
Shipping News Mini Almanac Sept Ninth Highlighted Arrivals
Shipping notices list arrivals including Steamers Winifredian from Liver pool via Hiogo and Gymeric from Yokohama on varied routes. Other vessels named include Halifax Charlottetown Port Sac and Boston bound ships with crews and routes in a dense catalog of ports and sailings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifredian
Shepherd
Liverpool
Gymeric
Hall
Yokohama
Hiogo
Mass
Manila
Colombo
Gibraltar
Halifax
Ellis
Charlottetown
Port Sacs
Heir To Iselin Millions Dies At Baden Baden
William Goddard Iselin seven year old son of C Oliver Iselin died today in Baden Baden. He was the first child of Iselin by his second wife Hope Goddard. Colonel William Goddard, Providence, R I, had invested one million dollars in gas and electric stocks and bonds for the child with the principal and interest to be his at age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Rochelle
William Goddard Iselin
C. Oliver Iselin
Baden Baden
Mr. Iselin
Hope Goddard
William Goddard
Providence
R. I
Goddard
Widow of Prof Child Is Dead
Mrs Elizabeth Ellery Child widow of Professor Francis J Child of Harvard English died at her home 67 Stirkland Street North Cambridge yesterday afternoon at age 82 The funeral will be from her home Wednesday with services at Appleton Chapel at 2 pm and burial in Stockbridge Cemetery where Professor Child is buried
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Ellery Child
Francis J. Child
Harvard College
Stirkland Street
North
Cambridge
Appleton Chapel
Stockbridge Cemetery
Professor Child
Cure for anemia and a healing family tale
A Gardner Massachusetts mother describes severe anemia from overwork and child care. After using Dr Williams Pink Pills her health improves, and she later cures her daughter’s weakness with the same pills. The ad states 50 cents per box, six for $2.50, from Schenectady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. Goodwin
Gardner
Mass
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady
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Laurenitan
Allan Line
Greater
Cape Race
Newfoundland
ST Johns
Henry Imrie
Asian Line
California
Fic Syrup Co
YRUP
H. J. Krumpeln
Central Congregational Church of
Jamaica Plain
van Camp's
Dair
Ies
Indianapolis, Ind
van Camp’s Milk
Ole
Dock
John G. Chandler
Coffin
Philadelphia
Alice
Clara
Georges Creek
Parker's Flats
Woodbury M. Snow
Maddox
Rockland
U. S
Prince Arthur
Yarmouth
N. S
Governor Cobb
St. John
N. B
Calvin Austin
Ransom BK
Fuller
Shipping News
Iselin
Prof. Child
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