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Vernon horror survivor testifies captain drunk during disaster
The lone survivor of the Vernon tragedy says the ship’s captain drank heavily most of the voyage and was very drunk at the time of the disaster. The piece discusses attitudes toward intoxication in maritime leadership and quotes editorials on Frances Willard and prohibition.
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Boston
Miss Willard
Frances E Willard
America
Sucefli
Promised Land
Frances’ Hwillard
Willard
Richy
Nashville
Polk