Islander Sinks After Iceberg Collision Near Douglas Island
The Canadian Pacific steamship Islander struck an iceberg near Douglas Island and sank in Lynn Canal with about 180 people aboard. Rescue efforts retrieved six bodies by morning, with many passengers and crew listed as survivors or missing. Belcourt and Ray provided eyewitness details of the disaster and its foggy, perilous circumstances.
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Douglas Island
Islander
Canadian Pacific
Lynn Canal
Queen
Seattle
Victoria
Steam
Canadian Pacific Revigaton Co
Hating
Veesel
Alaska
Jureen
RB. C
N. A. Belcourt
M. P
Ottawa
CC. C. Ray
Dawson
Mr. Belcourt
Juneau
Douglas
Ray
Freesle
Anatoly
Belcourt
Faralion
Thrilling Story of Death and Rescue Told by Survivors
List of survivors and victims named from a maritime disaster near Skagway and Cariboo crossings. The long roll includes Loulea Dertha, Dawson, J Gene Beattie, J W Snodgrass, Owen McLaughlin, and many others with affiliations to Dawson, Skagway, Victoria, Vancouver, Tacoma, and Seattle. Mrs J L Wilcox mentioned as a death casualty with family uncertainties.
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Attia
W. 8. Smith
Vancouver
J. Ll. Blethen
W. H. Keating
Kokellah
J. M. Douglas
Kelly-Douglan & Co
Mra
L. Wilcox
Seattle
Nickerson
Nick. Green
Victoria
Bell
J. C. Mendelson
W. G. Preston
Mra. Preston
Loulea Dertha
Dawson
J. Gene
Beattie
J. W. Snodgrass
A. Tuckey
Geo
Ferry
Quartermaster
Owen McLaughlin
Skagway
L. J. Dean
Cariboo Croming
K. C. Flint
J. C. Henderson
Everett G. Young
Anton Kriahe
Jack Kochder
Dawson K. J. McLennan
Oleen
Milian
Ges
Poddcomb
Ruddicomb
Tacoma
J. W. McFarland
Allin
Dick Morrisey
Pat Lavin
J. MacDonald
HM. Hansen
N. Dickey
M. Murphy
HW. MacDonald
R. Taylor
F. Castleburgh
Wiliam Neelands
J. D. Yeeman
P. H. Brown
T. G. Ht
Hawker
J. F. McNaughton
White Horse
H. Carleson
J. T. Bnyder
Noble Johnson
J. Mary's
Ont
Geo. Powell
Wm. W. Powers
Eagle City
G. 1. Spinks
A. W. Phillips
A. L. Prownles
H. F. Bishop
Purser
George T. Thrown
Willows
N. D
Sireman
William Chalmers
Steward'’S Department
Harry Lacy
M. Millmayer
Portland
John Dickson
H. M. MacBeth
Herbert
J. K. Devlin
Porcupine
Labor and Steel Strike Across New Jersey and Pittsburgh
Reports from Washington Pittsburgh and Milwaukee describe unions challenging the steel trust. Actions include charter forfeit threats in New Jersey, mill resumptions and delays in Pittsburgh and nearby towns, and massed workers entering plants under guard as Hay View Joliet and Duquesne furnaces operate amid tense labor action.
Victoria seeks American expert for director of agriculture role
Washington Aug 15 government of Victoria seeks an American expert for director of agriculture with a 16000 dollar yearly salary. M Sinclair of London has discussed with U S agriculture officials to select a suitable candidate. Acting Secretary Moore recommends Prof B T Galloway and Hays from the Experiment Station as possible bureau of plant industry experts in tobacco culture.
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Washington, D. C
Government of
Victoria
Auxalia
Los Tally
M. Sinclair
London
Department of Agriculture
Hae
Moore
B. T. Galloway
Bureau of Plant Industry
Ane
Hays
Palmer gives $1,000,000 in stock to Rio Grande Western workers
General W. J. Palmer of Colorado Springs distributed more than 1 million dollars in stock to Rio Grande Western railroad employees from section foreman to executives after selling his interest. The gifts included 10,000 shares valued at 104 and ranged from $100,000 for Vice President Dodge to individual shares for minor employees.
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Colorado Springs
Col. Y
Rio Grande Western Railroad
W. J. Palmer
Dodge
Lovers in a Cockleshell Headed for Atlantic Voyage
Capt. Wm. A.A. the lone navigator who crossed the ocean in small boats plans to marry before his next voyage across the Atlantic in a one-foot craft. He advertised for a bride and chose Miss Marix Southern of Pleasantville, New Jersey, from among many replies.
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Atlantic
Wm. A.A
Boata
Marix Southern
Pleasantville
Strike Drags Down Steel Mills Production Nationwide
Pittsburgh reports show a broad drop in finished land materials as strike effects cut output at major steel firms. American Steel Hoop Co and National Tube Co mills idle. American Tinplate and National Works run at partial capacity. overall tonnage sharply reduced across mills and tube works.
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Pittsburgh
Trust
American Bridge Co
American Steel Hoop Co
American Tinplate Co
National Works Ateasen
American Sheet Steel Co
Skelp
National Tube Co
Sant
Dowager Empress Freder ick Estate Allegedly Bequeathed
Truth reports the Dowager Empress Freder ick left 600000 besides Friedrichshoff estate. It says Friedrichshoff and contents go to Princess Victoria of Schaumburg-Lippe with reversion to Prince Henry on her death. The rest of the assets are placed in trust and the money to be divided among younger children by means.
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London
Frederick
Fatal explosion after match ignites keg of powder in Morgantown
In Connesville Pennsylvania on August 19 Elizabeth and Charles Freshmen children dropped a lit match into a keg of powder at Morgan station on the Mount Pleasant branch of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. The resulting blast killed the children and severely injured their mother. The house was wrecked.
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Connesville
Hlizabeth
Ches
Morgan Station
Mount Pleasant
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Cadet Fenner Quits West Point Amid Disappearance
Cadet M B Fenner from Texas suddenly left the academy last Saturday and returned. A young Highland Falls woman he was cited with has disappeared. she is described as pretty and under age.
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West Point
N. Y
Fenner
Texas
Academy
Highland Falls
Four thieves steal diamonds from Hamilton jewelry shop
A gang of four men stole mounted diamond rings worth about 2500 and loose stones totaling 5000 in a Hamilton jewelry store heist. They fled on a northbound train after distracting staff. a newspaper spread was used to obscure the window while others grabbed trays and watched.
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Hamilton
A. Sidensticker
Addit
Percy Todd
Fire horses dash down street in New York mishap
Three horses pulling a fire engine plunged down a steep slope at the foot of West Sixty Ninth Street. The incident disrupted traffic and drew spectators as fire crews assisted to control the animals. No serious injuries were reported.
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New York
Swanson Seeks Wife Who Vanished From Home
Mr Swanson a shoe store clerk reported by police after his wife disappeared leaving behind packed belongings. Neighbors say she and Bert Crips were seen together. detectives investigate possible elopement.
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MR. Swanson
G. Sewaneon
Bert Crips
Mr. Eranson
France and United States clash over Panama canal plans
In Washington and Paris voices clash as the French warship Suchet looms near the Isthmus. U S officials see French opposition as a threat to American aims to acquire the canal and warn European powers that U S interests take priority in the region.
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Warrington
D. C
Colombia
Suchet
United States
Panama Canal
Canal Commission
Panama
France
Isthmus
Unguarded Runaway Engine Crashes Wall Endangers Children
A speeding engine drawn by three horses plowed through a two foot brick wall under an iron fence near a New York Central tracks barrier. Firemen Po Neeman Booth and John Carroll leaped to stop the horses as the vehicle dangled in mid air and the driver Bigmers escaped. In Millersburg robbers tried an entrance to J and G Adama bank through a rear transom but fled after being alerted. Two horses and two buggies were stolen by the gang as officers pursue them.
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New York Central Railroad
John Miggers
Po. Neeman Booth
John Carroll
Bigmers
Millersburg
J. & G. Adama Bank
Rhoup
Jas, Uh
Bryan gains control of National Watchman paper
William J. Bryan has bought control of the National Watchman in Alexandria Virginia. The paper founded years ago by Senator Stewart has drifted through owners and vanished since July 1. Bryan seeks goodwill and remaining subscriptions rather than a full revival.
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Washington, D. C
William J. Bryan
National Watchman
Alexandria
Senator Stewart
Nevada
Stewart
Bryan
Watchman
Washington
Lincoln
Bar of gold valued at 24000 found. another missing
In Bar Crocket California on August 19 an additional gold bar worth 24000 was recovered after a theft. A second bar valued at 20000 remains missing. Detectives continue inquiries into the heist.
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Crockett, Cal
The Killing of Dull Care Bohemians Stage Play
Beattie Art League Bohemians rehearse a surreal farce The Killing of Dull Care or Enthroning Happiness Queen of Bohemia by Mrs HB Saaber The public will vote to pick the Queen of Bohemia from Seattle’s prettiest and most popular girl The production features about 100 roles with rich costumes and scenes Author Mrs Dunbar has become a noted Seattle dramatic figure and will helm the semi weekly rehearsals for The Killing of Dull Care.
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Beattie Art League
HB. Saaber
Bohemia
Heherraal
Ite
Seattle
Dunbar
Seatue
Dullare
Retailers Threaten Strike Pressure on Peace Conference
San Francisco August 19 The Retailers association demands wholesalers in the Employers association consent to a peace conference by Wednesday night or forfeit the retailers trade. The general situation remains unchanged as the strike continues and no accord is reached.
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San Francisco
Retailers’ Association
Employers’ Association
Schley Court of Inquiry Sessions City Centered
The Navy Department has decided to hold the Schley court of inquiry sessions at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington D C on August 19 as announced from Schley Washington D C.
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Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Schley
Washington Navy Yard
sale advertisement by wideaters department store
A garbled vintage sale notice touts half price markdowns on damask, corsets, neckwear and remnants. It highlights Modry's line from New York and Paris, a Corset Event at 49 cents, and discounted menswear while promising frequent updates and limited quantities.
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Nes
Modry’s
New York
Paris
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Wilcox
Wilcox Manufacturing Co
Fourth Avenue
Perth
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Pittsburgh, Pa
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Firet Ave
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Ae Eenee First Avenue
Keeley Institute
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