Shipping Board Row Increases Controversy Over Contracts
Washington reports detail a clash between Shipping Board Chairman A D Lasker and the United States Mail Steamship Co as interlocking companies over $4 000 000 in gains and $2 000 000 in debts alleged to be pushed by Benson and the board The piece notes Bainbridge Colby hinting Lasker will be exposed in time and cites the broader political struggle surrounding marine affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A. D. Lasker
Shipping Board
United States Mail Steamship Co
New York
Millilona
Admiral W. §& Benson
Charles Mayers
United States Mal Co
Lasker
United Ere
Benson
United States
Bainbridge Colby
Wilson
Tense dispute over Maj. Edler transfer and U S mail fleet
Reporting on a heated exchange among L C Jessup Colby and Colby about transferring Maj William Edler from Cushman hospital to another post. They accuse each other of wrecking the mail and favoring the United American lines in wartime ship operations. The ship fleet remains tied up as receivers are appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj
Wm. Edler
William Bidler
Cushman Hospital
L. C. Jessup
United States Mail
United American Lines
Harriman
Colby
Lasker
Manton
United States Court At
New York
Loquacity Ia
United States
Shipping Board
Three would-be bandits captured after 20 mile city chase
Three alleged robbers Milton Phillips Andrew Jacobson and Harold Johnson were chased by G F Roe of Everett and captured by Ballard officers after a 20 mile dash through Seattle. They left a yellow roadster with smashed wheels and later a Hudson coupe to tow it away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oriental Gardens
Bothell Highway
G. F. Roe
Everett
J. L. Williston
J. R. McMillan
Ballard
Milton Phillips
Andrew Jacobson
Harold Johnson
22Nd Ave.n. W
Market St
Phillips
26Th Ave
N. B
H. B. Hallowell
First Ave
Roe
Seattle
Sheriffs Office
Sea wreck off Washington prompts missing lifeboat theories
Reports from Willapa Harbor Washington describe the Canadian Export wreck a month ago. Early word said all lifeboats launched. later a lifeboat with a full crew was missing raising speculation a leak, overturning seas, or a 400 mile row to land. Weather bureau says no storm in the Pacific last night, sea was calm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willapa Harbor
Washington
United States i Weather Bureau
Pacific
Names of Crew on Canadian Importer Vancouver
The crew of the Canadian Importer listed includes master C. R. Bissett and officers first mate Hogs second mate Laird third mate Watt and crew members from deck to engine room. Names cover able seamen P. M. Schafer N. G. Marpole B E W. Druine and others. Chief engineer F. C. Brown with a full engine room staff and firemen and stewards complete the list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B. C
C. R. Bissett
IL. C. Hogs
A. Laird
J. W. Watt
Hf. McGill
Carpenter
George Holden
Bootswain
P. M. Schafer
N. G. Marpole
W. Druine
W. H. Skaling
J. BE. Profit
A. C. Dodge
J. Penny. Co
Nicholson
W. Ricketts
M. Knight
F. C. Brown
C. H. Greenhille
H. C. Higginbotham
P. Munn
FE. Schlein
W. McFarlane
R. F. Heinem
J. Anderson
W. L Irvine
A. J. Hawker
A. Northey
J. Murphy
F. R. Jones
J. Scott
D. Cook
J. Davis
BE. P. Johnson
C. Banks
J. Smith
A. J. Davis
George Schow
R. Gordon
M. Larsen
Charles Mallagsis
M. Gibson
George Foote
B. 10
Sissons
R. Newell
RK. Munn
Wreck Found 625 Miles Southwest of Columbia River
San Francisco reports that all small boats have departed the sinking steamer Canadian Im porter. The wreck location is 625 miles southwest of the Columbia River with no further details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
San Francisco
Marine Department
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
Columbia River
Funeral services for Mrs Catherine Wilson
Funeral services for Mrs Catherine Wilson of 9 W Garfield were held Thursday from the parlors of the Cremation Society for Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Wilson
W. Garfield
The
Cremation Society For
Washington
Rescue and tragedy as ZR-2 airship sinks after explosion
Norman Walker of Commerce Texas is the sole American survivor recounting the disaster as the ZR-2 halves wreck the river with bodies recovered and salvage under way. Rescue crews worked through the night amid rising tides, with dozens of victims, widows watching, and extensive damage reported in Hull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Louis Maxfield
Washington
William Julius
William Steele
Witners
Osborne
Hull
King George Sends Sympathy After ZR-2 Disaster
The king sent a message to Major General Trenchard in Balmoral expressing shock and grief over the wreck of the airship ZR-2. He lamented the loss of many British and American officers and extended sympathy to their relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
George
Royal Air Force
Balmoral
Trenchard
George, R. I
Royal Air Forces
British Officials Send Condolences Cable from London
The British air ministry sent a cablegram to Washington acknowledging the American navy department’s message of sympathy. They deplore the loss of many gallant American officers and offer condolences to the Navy and to the families of those killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
British Air Ministry
Washington
Secretary of State For Air
Air Council
Navy Department
United States Navy
Only One American on Airship Saved
Official word from the navy department confirms that of 17 Americans aboard the ill fated ZR.2 which exploded over Hull, only Norman Walker of Commerce Texas survived. All others were killed instantly or died from injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Hull
Norman
Walker
Commerce
Texas
Electric Imps Win Revolutionizing Great Industry
In Snoqualmie Washington a logging camp runs entirely by electricity the first of its kind. Engineers from Weyerhaeuser and Westinghouse detail a noiseless fast system where electric power from the mill or water sources drives the equipment and transformers deliver about 10 000 kilowatts. The method promises lower cost and safety compared with traditional donkey engines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Bunyan
Saginaw
Snoqualmie Falla Lumber Company
Paul
Snoqualmie
Weyerhauser
Westinghouse Company
Seattle Flood Echoes Historic Deluge
In a dramatic downpour Wednesday afternoon Seattle recorded over 4 inches of rain in 10 minutes, threatening a flood if continued. Officials noted potential one hour totals of 81 inches at the same rate, while residents sought shelter and witnesses joked about the sudden summer sunshine ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Seattle
Weather Bureau
Hizzoner
Star Office
Mrs Marie Nelson Pioneer Seattle Woman Dies
Mrs Marie Nelson pioneer Seattle woman died at her home 211 26th Ave N Tuesday Funeral arrangements not announced
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Marie Nelson
Seattle
26Th Ave
False claim charge against Nicholas Surges in car loss case
Nicholas Surges, 57, a painting contractor, faces a false proof of loss charge after reporting his 1917 Ford stolen on May 16 near First avenue and Spring street. Insurers claim evidence shows the car burned on a lonely road at 10 am the same day. Surges, arrested earlier this week, will be tried in September as Seattle insurance cases rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Surges
125Th
Greenwood Ave
First Ave
Spring St
Henry G. Behneman
Surges
Seattle
Behneman
Four ex-officers arrested in plot to kill Obregon
Mexico City police say four former officers were arrested on conspiracy to murder President Obregon. Five men drew lots to select the killer, and Gen. Perez of the Mexican army reportedly volunteered to carry out the assassination. Perez allegedly feared the consequences and wrote Obregon a letter with full plot details before fleeing to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Obregon
Perez
Peres
United States
Wireless Operator Sends Last Message
In Howden England on August 25 a ZI12 wireless officer Lieutenant W H Wickes stayed at his post to the end sending a final message to the airdrome at Howden though certain death loomed. The line was cut in mid sentence showing his gallantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howden
Eng
ZI12
W. H. Wickes
Altho
Lieut. Wicks
Street Car Tragedy Hurled 35 Feet in Chicago Incident
Joseph Quinn, 60, laborer, was struck while crossing Seventh Ave at Dearborn Street on Wednesday night. He was hurled 35 feet by a speeding Renton express street car of the Ral- railroad line. He suffered severe injuries and was hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainier Ave
J. Hutchinson
T4th
Seventh Ave
Dearborn St
Joseph Quinn
Renton Express
Ral
100 Per Cent Clubs Plan Magazine report
Quinn was rushed to the city hospital with a fractured arm in two places a broken nose and other cuts and bruises. His address is not known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
100 Per Cent Clubs Plan Magazine
Vrye
Nier Valley
Schoolwear Style For Boys In Green Tan Or Red Navy
A catalog note offers boy’s clothing for going away to school in dark-green and tan or red and navy, sizes 6 to 18, priced at $7.50. Third Floor.
Boys' Overcoats Reflect Mature Style With Buckles
The season's boys overcoats imitate adult fashions with belted waists, buckles or buttons, plain convertible collars and roomy pockets, echoing the look of older brothers.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. F. Richardson
Congressional Select Committee
O’coats
Louis
Woolens
Louis Sidelsky
Third Ave
Madison
Fred W. Wilford
Sixth Ave
Wilford
Ibira
Cherry St
Norman ©. Walker
United Press Today
Mexico
Frederick & Nelson
Fifth Avenue
Pine Street
Norfolk
Crompton
Munson Army
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!