Governor and West Hartland collide in fog near Strait of Juan de Fuca
The Governor is rammed by the West Hartland at 12 04 a m and sinks after one hour eleven minutes. Capt E P Bartlett commands the Governor with 173 passengers and 124 crew aboard as rescuers search the strait and nearby waters. The West Hartland proceeds to Seattle as the wreckage is investigated by U S District authorities.
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Ana Oes
Strait of
Juan de Fuca
Holzer
Eera
U. S
At- Ceeeeres
West
John Alwen
Weet
Hartland
Port Townsend
Strait West Hartland
St Fort Townsend
West Startsland
Seattle
Hatesox
Optical Co
Coniston
Pasengers
E. P. Bartlett
West Hartland
Wessel
Warrier
Teseage
Alwen
Opiay
Weasel
E. G. McMicken
A. F. Haines
Admiral Mae
San Francisco
Wenatchee
Haines
H. C. Cantelow
Pacific Steamship Company
Capt. Bartlett
Keystone State
Shipping Board
Princss
Jeptha
Point Wilson
W. G. Thomas
Ebya Bay
Thomas
Arcata
Coast Guard
Snohomish
BE. L. Mc Nobile
Foreign Department
the Pacific Steamship Company
Meyer Holzer
EB. P. Bartlett
H. C. Thomas
Bartlett
East
Pacific Coast
Los Angeles
Naval Reserve
Woman seriously injured among ship survivors after collision
Mrs. Susan Cain, 66, of Los Angeles, suffered a wrenching back when the ships collided near Pier D and was removed to Columbus Sanitarium. She had been visiting a son in Spokane. Captain John Alwen commanded the West Hartland. the wreck involved the steamer Tipikanoe and Governor, two Seattle departures, with Vancouver loaded fuel and routes to India and the Pacific.
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Susan Cain
Los Angeles
West Hartland
Pier D
Columbus Sanitarium
Spokane
Price and
Carter
John Alwen
Vancouver
B. C
India
Pacific
Governor
Seattle
Lloyda
San Francisco
Honolulu
Portland
Ore
U. 8 Shipping Board
Pacific Steamship Company
Broken Life Preserver Hangs as Wreck Evidence
A broken life preserver drifts half on the smashed bow of the West Island after the freighter was towed to Pier D. Officials dispute whether it belonged to a rescued passenger or a crew member, amid the wreck's deadly embrace and confusion.
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West Island
Pier D
West Hartland
Cork
Ger
Passenger list from wrecked Governor voyage shown
Admiral line office in San Francisco releases passenger list for the Governor wreck from San Francisco to Beattie and Los Angeles to Victoria. The roster names numerous individuals including Mrs Hennisch, W. Corning, Mrs Chase, Miss Kierr, Helen Woolridge, Alice Wise, Joie Fox, Irene Richardson, Mrs Marshall, W. Kingsley, F. Disty, Ray Sutton, F. Keen and wife, Mia Henry, Sarah Gardner, J. Dean, A. Sette, and others sailing for Beattie and Victoria routes.
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San Francisco
Admiral Line
San Francico
Beattie
Marks
Welaner
H. Williams
A. G. Hennisch
W. Corning
Hmuteson
Chase
Margaret Kierr
Franklin McLaughlin
Helen Woolridge
Margaret Solen
Alice Wise
K. Turner
Joie Fox
Irene Richardson
C. J. Bauer
F. M. Marshall
W. A. Walter
W. Kingsley
C. C. Canim
F. Disty
Ray Sutton
W. Eyres
Wie
F. W. Keen
A. B. Atkins
Iane Owen
F. B. Bateman
F. B. Frants
W. M. Hulme
Mia
BR. Henry
F.ley
Hae Ripley
Sarah A. Gardner
J. A. Dean
C. J. Gorman
W. MM. Dean
G. Cottey
A. Sette
Prank Ghemk
Mr. Keemné
S. Pesny
A. Ponnley
Wi. W. Yougan
Lvtets
J. Lester
Laeck
J. L. McCloud
Adam
C. A
Hartland Freighter West Hartland Sighted by Port Warden
Port warden Fred Lathe first sighted the West Hartland freighter from Hartland port using a telescope. The vessel showed a crushed stem as tug Warrior of the Pacific Co. nosed her along from the port quarter. She soon emerged from the chase and remained visible at close range.
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West Hartland
Warrior
the Pacific Co
LIMPING Hartland Sighting Shocks Princess Captain
Capt. H Ormiston of the Canadian Pacific liner Princesse Victoria, en route from Vancouver to Seattle, did not see the West Hartland crash until nearly ¼ mile off Point No Point. He reports the Hartland was crippled in the bow and moving slowly near eight knots after docking at Pier 1.
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H. Ormiston
Vancouver
Seattle
Hartland
Ormiston
Pier 1
Passengers Survive Wreck on Puget Sound
The Governor wreck left most survivors shivering and shoeless. Passengers lost most of their belongings and wore fox skin coats over night dresses while others wrapped head with kerchiefs and used blankets to stave off the drizzle.
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Puget Sound
Neah Bay Family Missing After Steamer Disaster
Mrs. Washburn and two daughters from Neah Bay are believed aboard the Governor when it sank off Port Angeles. Names listed include W. N. Washburn, Sadie and Elrene Washburn. The vessel struck on its starboard side, boilers exploded, and search efforts continue with government boats and launches inshore.
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Port Angeles
Wash
W. N. Washburn
Sadie Washburn
Elrene Washburn
Thone
W. W. Washburn
Neah Bay
Here
Washburn
California
Ufeborts
Fort Worden
Endurance Race of Rats Final Test in Grand Experiment
Seven white rats inside California's San Quentin prison run on whirling cages as Dr. Lt. L. Stanley records their energy output. The study tests gland transplantation across variations including human and goat tissue, seeking lasting vitality effects for science and mankind.
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San Quentin
Cal
California State
Lt. L. Stanley
Stanley
Mach
Enterprising tailors aboard to garner orders
Policemen fought back several local tailors who rushed the freighter gangplank as it docked with distressed survivors. They were shooed away and told to seek needy customers at the Frye and Seattle hotels where the steamship company arranged accommodations.
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Policemnen
Frye and Sieattle
Steamship Company
Jack-Knifed Ship Sinks After Irresistible Force Collision
A freighter laden with lumber struck the liner Governor causing a gaping hole and rapid flooding. The two vessels drifted apart as the Governor settled amidships and sank, bow and stern rising, according to company officials.
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Neous Company
Captain Bartlett Loses Ship on First Voyage
Portland officials and U S shipping board members report Captain Bartlett lost his ship on his first trip aboard the Governor. Bartlett, formerly Portland port captain, reportedly stood in for Captain H W C Thomas, who had commanded the ship for years. The West Hartland of 8,800 tons, registered from Portland, collided with the Governor and was due to sail from Vancouver to Bombay.
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Portland
Ore
P. Bartlett
United States Shipping Board
Bartlett
HW. C. Thomas
Thomas
Pacific Steamship Co
West Hartland
Vancouver
B. C
Bombay
Columbia River Shipbuilding Company
No Warning Given Terrible Crash Report From Yakima Passenger
Mrs. C A Harrison of Yakima described a sudden disaster aboard a ship on Monday. She said there was a terrible crash, she awoke in her stateroom, she found her coat and cap, and noted little confusion as the ship began to set. She recalled others saying everything was all right and described not looking back at the ill fated vessel.
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Altho
Red Cross Aids Irish Women and Children Relief Fund
The American Red Cross allocates 100000 dollars for relief of women and children in Ireland according to national committee telegraphs to Washington state. Officials deny reports that the relief unit sent to Ireland has disbanded or plans to disband.
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RED Cross Aids
Irish For the Relief of Women and Children
Ireland
American
Red Cross
National Committee On Relief In
Washington State
Mada
Tourist Association maintains veto on funding for Warner Pacific ad
The Pacific Northwest Tourist Association will continue its Washington advertising program despite Gov Hart's veto of a 50 000 appropriation. W J Hoffman of Portland, president of the association, says private subscriptions are now being sought to raise the money.
Elks Leader Launches Drive to Bring 1924 Grand Lodge to Portland
Portland officer Ben L. Norden announces an energetic campaign to host the grand lodge session of 1924 in Portland. The aim is to win the convention and attract 100,000 Elks to the city.
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Portland
First Coach in Poland Noted for Early Auto Body Craft
The piece notes Poland as birthplace of modern coach building with early German and French adoption. Extra items mention Salt Lake City deaths from a premature rock blast, Tacoma reporting missing Robert Shotak, Snohomish death of Alfred E. Cody related to Buffalo Bill, and Paria parasols as tiny as soup plates.
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Poland
Car Extension Plan Urged by Henderson
Henderson enumerated 15 improvement projects necessary for the advancement of the lines, urging action on a broad extension plan during discussions Thursday.
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Henderson
Jury Criticises Commissioner Over Bank Office Lapses
Tacoma reports that a county grand jury faults political influences in the state bank commissioner's office during Hay and Moore's terms. It calls for another grand jury and centers on the defunct Scandinavian-American bank of Tacoma, indicting Ole Larson Jafet Lindeberg Gustaf Lindeberg Chas Drury and Geo Williamson.
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Tacoma
Claude P. Hay
L. H. Moore
Bank of Tecoma
Ole Larson
Jafet Lindeberg
Gustaf Lindeberg
Chas. Drury
Geo. G. Williamson
State Bank Commissioner's Office
Japan invites General Wood to visit after Philippines tour
The state department announced that Japan has invited General Leonard Wood to visit Japan following his inspection of the Philippines and that the invitation has been accepted.
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Japan
Gen. Wood
Washington
State Department Today
Leonard Wood
Philippines
Britain declares emergency to curb looming labor strike
Great Britain announces an emergency act to counter a threatened industrial tie up. Coal miners strike risks flooded mines while transport and railway workers plan meetings for next week with hopes to join a general strike over wage cuts as the government mobilizes national resources.
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London
Great Britain
Coffee Urn Case Opens in Federal Building
Hearing held in the federal building on a Commercial Importing company alleged to violate anti trust laws by supplying restaurants with coffee urns on the condition that only their brand of coffee be used.
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Federal
Coffee
Bootleggers Target Officers Change Tactics Says Inspector
Inspector Sylves ter A. Moore explains bootleggers once tested staff with simple questions to identify officers. Now they are scrutinized on sight and recognized later, as agents adapt to evade detection.
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Sylvester A. Moore
Moore
Funeral services for Mrs Roy Clarke in Redmond
Funeral services for Mrs Roy Clarke wife of the assistant superintendent of the agricultural experiment station at Kodiak Alaska will be held at Redmond at 3 p m Sunday.
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Roy Clarke
Agricultural Experiment Station
Kodiak
Alaska
Redmond
Hart Recall Knocked Out
Reports say Secretary of State J. Hinkle refused to file recall petitions against Governor Hart. Manning doubts action and hints steps will be taken. The analysis questions malfeasance claims while noting a statewide poll tax league may form at a convention after farmers harvest.
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Pia
J. Hinkle
Fight
Manning
Hart
Hinkle
Treer Tng
Thompson
Policeman Beaten by Robbers In Beverly Hills Attempt
A Beverly Hills raid turned violent when four robbers beat special policeman D. Duncan while attempting to rob the First of Beverly Hills bank. O. N. Beasley, bank vice president, witnessed the assault and said Duncan fought back as deputies pursued the robbers after two automobile chases.
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Angeles
Cal
Beverly Hills
Exclusive Aire Colony
D. Duncan
O. N. Beasley
Duncan
Beasly
Pleads Clemency for Boy in Car Theft Case
Attorney J J Sullivan appeared in superior court Thursday to prosecute F 18 for stealing a car from W H Klepper. He sought mercy but the judge imposed a suspended sentence and a term from two to fifteen years in the state reformatory.
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J. J. Sullivan
Superior Court
W. H. Klepper
Boy
Dykeman
State Reformatory
13 Negroes Slain on Jasper County Death Farm
Reported killings at Jasper county famous death farm continue with two more victims raising total to thirteen. State investigators gather disclosures alleged to be made today before the state crime inquiry panel.
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Covington
Jasper County
Orthopedic Drive Seeks Support Amid Veto Threat
Membership blanks pour in for the Children's hospital drive after Governor Hart vetoed the appropriation. Blank forms may be secured at the Orthopedic Tea on Fourth Ave between Olive and Pine streets.
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Children's Hospital
Guv. Hart
Fourth Ave
Grove's Laxative Bromo. a Fever Cure Ad
An old advertisement promises Grove's Laxative Bromo seltzer products relieve headaches and cure ailments. It touts a tonic, germ destroyer claim and urges readers to purchase Bromo with a distinctive signature.
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Grove
Bk.w
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Princess Captain Shock
Salt Lake City
Robert Shotak
Alfred E. Cody
Buffalo Bill
Paria
Wm. A. Rogers
Oren
Souolafell
Hart Recall
Ankeny
Walla Walla
United States
Levi Ankeny
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