J S Wreck Story Recalled By Steamboat Crew
The J S steamer, praised as a top excursion vessel, landed quickly during a perilous incident. Captain Streckfus sheltered his family and later provided houses, bedding, food, and funds to crew members after the wreck. First mate Klomsten affirmed passengers’ good conduct and the calm aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
A. B. Klomsten
John
Jack) Page
la Crosse
H. W. Arthur
Streckfus
Lansing
Klomsten
Desperate Fire Aboard City of Duluth Steamer
Eyewitness accounts recall a June 1896 fire on the City of Duluth passenger steamer with 50 disordered men aboard and cowardly conduct. Quartermaster recalls landing in two minutes and Captain Streckfus’s cool leadership saved passengers as crew and family aided in rescue.
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City of
Duluth
Lake Michigan and Lake Superior Transportation Company
Chicago
Detroit
J. S
Wreck Drift of the J. S. La Crosse Exposes Heroism and Loss
Survivors recount drills aboard the boat as fire erupts. Mayor Dunlevy and crew help calm panicked passengers while a missing man is pursued by authorities. River salvage efforts focus on Mrs Randall and other victims as families await word and investigators push for answers.
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Randall
Tribune
Everett Randall
Stephen Randall
la Crosse
Etta and
Della Nessler
John Roggensack
Harvey West
Herman Singer
Baby
Earl Aiken
Albert Iverson
Joe Summers
George Jackson
Fr Regan
Walter Cartwright
G. A. Kaeppler
Emil Ruprecht
Crosse
Jackson
Regan
Cartwright
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G. KE. Hess
Willow
Lebanon
Penn
S.S.S
THE
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Nichols
Page
Jack Page
Genoa
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Anna
May
Roy
Verney
Colness
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Davy Jones
Dunlevy
Citiens
North Star
Pellmel
Northern Engraving Company
Thwing
Munz
Wm. F. Hurtgen
G. Collert
E. A. Gotterdam
Frank Kohn
Bad Axe Island
Castoria
Wii's
Peerless Beer
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