Death Toll Rises From State of California Sinking
Edward C. Ward, assistant manager of the Pacific Coast Steamship Co., loses wife Nellie B. Ward and daughter Lilly B. Ward when the State of California strikes Gambier Bay Ad mil r. Ward reports the disaster, while Mrs Ward and Lilly perished amid the ship’s wreckage and the rising sea. The tragedy unfolds as crews struggle to save others aboard the liner.
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Capain
State of California
Edward C. Ward
Pacific Coast Steamship Co
Cann Hia
Nellie B. Ward
Lilly B. Ward
Disaster at Gambier Bay Claims Many on State of California
Sixty eight persons are unaccounted for after the steamer State of California struck an uncharted rock at Gambier Bay Admiralty Islands. The wreck occurred about 8 30 am leaving 76 passengers and 75 crew aboard. Sixty three survivors were rescued by the Jefferson. 33 are missing and presumed dead. Wreck victims include Mrs Nellie Ward and Miss Lily Ward among others, as crews prepare to return to the site.
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State of California
Gambier Bay
Admiralty Islands
Juneau
Thlissiti
Seattle
Nellie @. Ward
Lily B. Ward
E. C. Ward
Pacific Coast Steamship Co
John van de Lass
Claron van de Lass
Los Angeles
Los Angeles, Mee
Stella Reardan
T. MH. Cann
Thomas H. Cann
City
Tanayg
Ptythe
Racitia Coast
Meersa
Paar
Pacific Coast Co
Open Letter Calls PSC to End Seattle Street Car Monopoly Blockade
An open letter pleads with the State Public Service Commission to act immediately to restore street car ticket sales in Seattle. The writer denounces delays and urges the PSC to grant a proper hearing, asserting the city lacks regulatory power and seeks relief from Furth and Puget Sound traction dominance. The plea emphasizes urgency and calls for decisive action.
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Seattle
Corporation Counsel
Jacob Furth
Puget Sound
Public Service Commissioners
Furth Concern
Traction
State Public Service Commission
Traction Octopus
Public Service Commission
THE
Secretary Bryan Announces Flexible Vacation Lectures
Washington report says Secretary Bryan will lecture during his vacation period as his needs may require. The statement outlines a flexible schedule for his activities while away from office.
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Washington
Bryan
KNOWN DEAD AND MISSING CREW AND PASSENGERS
A report lists known dead including Mrs. Edward C. Ward Seattle Miss Lily B Ward Seattle Mrs A Birnbaum Skagway Mrs Stella Reardan Seattle and others. Passengers missing include Leslie Hobre Miss May Dixon and several from Seattle Port Bolivar Vancouver and Prince Rupert with crew members named and ages.
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Edward C. Ward
Seattle
Lily B. Ward
A. Birnbaum
Skagway
Stella Reardan
Claron van de Lass
Los Angeles
John van de Lass
Leslie Hobre
San Francisco
May Dixon
C. E. Spithill
Port Bolivar
Texas
Lillian B. Norman
Nick Pittulas
Hen A. Wade
Ann L. Cassidy
W. A. Dyer
Milwaukee
Minette E. Harlan
Monmouth
Blanche Fridd
Alice Johnson
Vancouver
Thaw Case Sparks Train Stop in Coatscook
On a Great Northern train in Coatscook Quebec a man was detained on suspicion of being Harry K Thaw. He denied identity, and officials planned to hold him until his background could be checked. In New York Mrs Wm Thaw said she had no knowledge of her son’s location beyond a letter saying he would come to Elmhurst after he secured a rent.
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Marsha
Los Angeles
Diggs
Sacramento
Reno
Digan
M. P. Diepenbrock
Miss Warrington
Mies Warrington
Lola Norria
Columbia Hotel
Digue
New York
Wm. Thaw
Elmhurst
Harry
Bar Stockingless Girls Banned From Atlantic City Beach
Atlantic City officials issue public safety edict banning stockingless and nearly transparent beach attire after a seaside plunge. The order targets diaphanous gowns and unsafe dress codes on the shore.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Department of Public Safety
Governor Sulzer Appeals to Ma in Honor Fight
ALBANY Aug 19 Gov Sulzer vows to fight to the last ditch with Ma as adviser amid Tammany threats. Mrs Sulzer, ill in New York, accepts blame for embezzlement claims saying she opened Wall Street accounts and used campaign funds. He once a wild young man, now leans on Clara in a bid to save his name.
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Sulzer
Albany
Gov. Sulzer
Tammany
New York
New York State
Sulzer Hes
Jin
Clara
bin” Sulzer
Huerta Denies Ultimatum to United States
Conflicting unofficial Mexico reports sparked Washington speculation over Huerta's stance. Canadians of the period note OShaughnessy passports and Huerta's response to John Lind as negotiations proceed. Lind's reception in Mexico was cordial, and U S officials expect talks to continue.
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Washington
Mexico
Republic
United States
Nelson O'Shaughnessy
Bryan
O'Shaughnessy
Huerta
John Lind
Lind
Trapped Passengers Believed In Californian Wreck
Officials say many aboard the California were caught in staterooms when the ship struck the reef at 8 30 on Sunday. In three minutes a wall of water swept decks as 42 passengers and 40 crew were lost to the sea. First Officer Abernathy and others stood by the wreck before rescuers from Jefferson saved survivors.
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Pacific Coast Steamship Co
Ifornia
Tragely
Juneau
of California
Wm. Abernathy
Jefferson
Alaska Steamship Co
Northwestern
Seattle
Wireless Man Dies a Hero
The first wireless operator D. C. Perkins, son of San Francisco parents, is listed missing after a disaster. His assistant Walter Chamberlain was rescued and heads to Seattle on the Northwestern. Perkins stayed at his post to send a distress call as 83 others were saved.
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D. C. Perkins
San Francisco
Perkins
Walter Chamberlain
Seattle
Northwestern
Jefferson
Gambier Bay Naval Peril Threatens Pacific Trade
Gambier bay is described as a total loss area lying under California waters and among the most dangerous Alaskan passages. Indebted ships avoided it until last year when a cannery contract led the Admiralty Trading Co to work with Pacific Coast Steamer Co. for freight and passenger service, risking loss of the State of California and many lives due to a dangerous reef at entry.
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Gambier Bay
State of
California
Admiralty Trading Co
Pacific Coast Steamship Co
Pacific Coast Co
Furnished Room Wanted Advertise in The Star
Advertise furnished rooms for rent to reach Star readers. Post via phone Main 9400 or visit 229 Union Street Souvenir & Curto Shop. attract tenants with your listing and receive replies to your ad.
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The
Star
Bill
Union Street
Souvenir & Curto
Uncharted Rock Sinks State of California Near Gambier Bay
The text describes the State of California voyage turning from Seattle toward Gambier Bay where an uncharted rock caused a fatal sinking. Gambier Bay is marked near the cross, indicating the liner's resting place.
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State of California
Seattle
Gambier Bay
Cross
Jury Deliberates in Falconi Slaying Case in San Francisco
In San Francisco the jury retires to consider a verdict after hearing two days of defense and prosecution arguments in the Frank Falconi case. The charge stems from Falconi's claim he killed Emilio Divincenat for slandering his wife.
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San Francisco
Frank Falconi
Emilio Divincenat
Pennants Offered By The Seattle Star
Any four coupons clipped from The Star, consecutively numbered, plus 15 cents at The Star office entitles a 65 cent Pennant. Michigan Pennants available by mail with 5 cents extra each. Send or bring to The Seattle Star 1307 Seventh Avenue near Union St.
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Star
Michigan
Seattle Star
Seventh Avenue
Union St
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Arthur E. Lewis Sfrank R. Spinning
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Maury J. Diggs
Reardan
J. H. Holman
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Prince Rupert
Charles Anderson
N. Lawson
L. Mazzini
C. Smith
Jyeee Clark
Madigan
William Sulzer
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