Fate of Captain Peterssen debated after Prinzess Irene ashore
The case of Captain Peterssen who commanded the Prinzess Irene when she ran aground off Fire Island sparks discussion on whether a captain should lose his certificate or be given another command. The article surveys historical cases, insurers, and licensing practices across major lines, noting varied outcomes from suspensions to dismissal.
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Hetder
Peterssen
Irene
Fire Island
Petersson
North German
Lloyd
White Star Line
Inman Sealby
Republic
Florida
University of Michigan
BE. Prehn
Prinz Friedrich Wilhelm
Toboken
Lorraine
Sidney Leyland
Scilly Islands
British Board of Trade
Minnetonka
Thames
Leyland
Panama Canal Commission
Cristobal
Mariner
Insurance Companies
Lloyd’s Agency
London
Dunning
Cunard
Slavonia
Flores Island
Unitedrail Company
le Horn
Peninsular and Oriental Navigation Company
China
Perim Island
Red Sea
Great Northern
Dakota
Mojimaighthouse
Yokohama
Board of Steamboat
Seattle
Francke
George Abler
Steamboat Inspection Service
Uhler
St. Paul
Medals Awarded to 24 Firemen for 1910 Brave Work
New York reports 24 firemen awarded medals for bravery in 1910. Other items note a Chihuahua bandit heist of 81 000 in gold, actor Deanman Thompson’s death, and various local incidents across North America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chihuahua, Mex
Chihuahua Mining Co
One Man's Vote Shaped Texas Annexation
Milton Everett of Austin Texas uncovers that Texas joined the Union by a Senate majority of one vote. Senator Hannegan of Indiana cast the decisive vote, earned by Madison Marsh of Madison County Indiana, who won his seat by one ballot.
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Indiana
Texas
Milton Everett
Austin
Tex
Union
Texas Republic
Everett
United States Senate
Hannegan
Henry W Johnson Made First Buttoned Shoe and King Bear
Henry W Johnson of Lynn Massachusetts inventor of the shoe button died at age seventy one. He left school at fourteen to work in his father’s shoe factory and by sixteen joined in partnership. He also developed the King Bear at his Saugus farm, drawing United States Department of Agriculture notice.
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Henry W. Johnson
Lynn
Mass
John P. Johnson
Henry Johnson
Johnson
Saugus
United States Department of Agriculture
Taft’s Nap Routine Delights White House Officials
President Taft sinks into a seated nap each afternoon from about four to six o’clock. He rests upright in his private office, waking refreshed to resume work without delaying business. Secretaries continue to field callers while the pause avoids direct engagements during the nap.
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Taft
Malayan Dwellers of Kudiya Clan in Canara
A South Canara report notes the Kudiyas near Mangalore living as tree dwellers to avoid elephants and beasts. They build bark clothing, subsist on yams and meat, and honey gathering is dangerous from treetop hives. Women are notably muscular and physique praised.
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Truman
Canara
Mangalore
Jig
Highland Linen Writing Paper at 45c a Box
A local ad promotes Highland Linen writing paper described as distinctive and distinguished with fabric finish, offered at a popular price. The tag notes a price of 45 cents per box and markets its quality to fashionable customers.
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A. L. Stone
Cashier
Anderson Bros
Feed & Sale
Mont
E. H. Brundage
Dillon
Ballard Snow Liniment CO
North Second Street
ST. Louis
Potts
Druggist
EOS
Portland
Oniaon
Dillon Bakery
the Metlen European Hotel
THE
Dillon Hotel CO
Kolman
Guy Simpson
Red Cross
Vin de Cinchona Co
Des Moines
Iowa
GITY
Sylvain Bros
West Broadway
Buttemont
California
The_ Cuke
Main
Los Angeles
Cal
SAN Ocis
Captan Peterssen
Prinzess Irene
Coal House Point
Lady Brassey
Peninsular and Oriental Company
Captain Francke
Zanate
Wright
Iona
Isles
Byron
Zante
Land
West Swansea
N. H
Deanman Thompson
Washington
Monterey
National ‘Forest
Goderich
Ontario
George Vanstone
Victoria
B. C
A. A. Sears
Iroquois
Sidney
Auburn
Lee Risen
Henry Lindsey
Risen
A.A. (Scotty) Allan
C. E. Darling
Berkeley
Candle
Far East
Philadelphia
Midvale Stell Works
Wayne Junction
Chicago
Pacific Coast
NAPS
Chamberlain
T. B. Kendrick
Rasaca
Tribune Book Store
Dillon, Mont
Foley
Bright
M. Paumie's
Galena St. Butte
Mont French
Acadia
Martin & Critz
Herman Rudolf
South
Arizona St
Butte
Macaulay
Arizona Street
Butte, Mont
Lewis & Walker
Wyoming
P. O
Dillon Implement Co
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