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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1906
Page
7
Recovery teams reported survivors found after the Valencia wreck, with many exposed to elements and in need of medical aid. rescuers feared more may be ashore or stranded, and a search of the shore was planned as Pacifi c Coast managers pursued a road to improve future access.
Report from Victoria British Columbia dated January 26 describes the Valencia wreck where many aboard were swept to their deaths. Salvage efforts recovered survivors and bodies as wreckage stretched for miles. the scene included stranded rigging, a life raft, and a perilous 14 mile trek for survivors aided by relief parties.
Earlier reports claimed the vessel seen near Cape Flattery by tug J B Roy was the French bark Admiral Courbet. Later messages say the vessel was too small for a bark and likely a coasting schooner.
At a meeting of the Marine Cooks and Waiters union held yesterday afternoon in their lodge rooms at Colman dock, $50 was voted to each member who survived the Valencia wreck and is to be paid this morning. The Sabors' union is checking with Frisco to confirm rescued seamen in good standing to also receive the same sum.
From 6 to 10 tonight only four hours to save big. 35 and 40 cent prophylactic toothbrushes priced at 2 cents each. 50 cent Vitolite sanitary toothbrushes offered for 27 cents. At Bar tell a Drag Stores the Red Cross 610 2nd Ave and the Old Store 506 2nd Ave.
Officer Cameron arrested W. Willock and Emily Carroll yesterday afternoon on Western and Pike and charged them under the state law. They appeared before Justice Gordon, the man receiving 20 days in city jail and the woman sent to county jail, from which she was recently released. The officer was accused of striking the woman. the charge proved false in police court. The arrest parties were intoxicated. no further harm occurred beyond placing the woman at the patrol box.
Last night, caucuses in the Tenth and Eleventh wards at May's hall and Kirkwood hall chose candidates for the municipal ownership ticket. J. M. Wolfe won the Tenth ward endorsement, while James Kelso secured the Eleventh ward backing amid a tight race. Four other contenders, including M. Allen, contested in the Eleventh. Both meetings were well attended and spirited.
Everett January 27. The search party locating Simon Anderson returned with his body to Skykomish from near the Trout Lake mine. He was found in snow about half a mile from the camp. Little is known about the circumstances of his death. He leaves a wife and a 10 year old daughter in Everett.
The steamer Santa Barbara reached San Francisco harbor last night after a tempestuous voyage from Seattle. A fierce storm battered her decks and filled the hold with water while the crew fought to keep the ship afloat.
Emperor William I marks his 47th birthday today with nationwide celebrations in the German empire. Born January 27, 1869, he ascended to the throne June 15, 1888, as the ninth Hohenzollern ruler of Prussia and head of united Germany. He is of Guelph and Victoria lineage, with French blood from Louise de Coligny via ancestors. He wed Princess Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein in 1881 and has six sons and one daughter.
The Goldstein Jewelry Co. files a complaint against the coroner over sending Violet Searles jewelry to her mother Mrs. W. H. Hardin of Deakin Minnesota. Only 835 paid with 75 due in back payments. Dan Carlton claimed the jewels first, now Hardin asks the coroner to forward all belongings and jewelry.
Edward Judd representing Kirkland property owners won a temporary injunction in superior court to stop John A. Ferry from running a saloon on the premises and to bar William Cook from leasing the building for saloon use. Judge Frater committed two incorrigible newsboys, Edward Gooch and Paul McKnight, to Chehalia reform school. The Cuban congress voted 25 000 to buy a wedding present for Miss Roosevelt.
John Segalis a Greek fireman from the Valencia crew, repeatedly risking his life, swam for a line to save passengers, then returned to the wreck scene. He was rescued on a liferaft with 17 others by the City of Topeka, later piloting a rescue tug to the wreck.
After the Valencia wreck off Vancouver Island, Boatswain Timothy J. McCarthy and five volunteers manned lifeboat No. 4 to reach shore. They battled breakers, lost two oars, and finally reached Cape Reale lighthouse where assistance from the Salvor and Czar was arranged.
The account says the Topeka aided a wrecked party, lifting a lone survivor from a life raft. Seattle reception followed, with Mr. McCarthy staying on shore duty and planning to sail for San Francisco aboard the State of California. He remains in good spirits and resumes work at Pier B.
Nine cars and thousands of feet of lumber were dumped into Smith's Cove Bay last night when nine cars aboard a Great Northern docked train slipped from the dock as the incoming tide rose. Officials and engineers study lifting the cargo while mariners note the tide loosened checks allowing cars to roll free.
C May, a bank cashier, faces trial in Spokane. A Chinese section hand was killed near Lamer by an engine. Robert Stowell, son of the Great Northern agent at Ferndale, was shot while hunting and died soon after. Steve Kraemer’s appeal was denied by the supreme court, with a $600 fine or county jail time.
The record shows bank clearings totaling 91834 37287 and 96831361 with a year over year increase. Fees amount to 63605926. The figures reflect a formal financial report for the dated period.
President Roosevelt set to be roasted at the Gridiron Club winter dinner at the New Willard in Washington. The Gridiron Club brings together Washington correspondents and officials for one of the capital’s most noted events. Also, three youths were arrested for boat theft but released to return to their school after explaining their holiday outing plan.
Judge Albertson postponed the contempt hearing for J. E. Riley after arguments by attorney James McNeay to allow more time for authorities cited. The crowded courtroom reflected strong public interest in the sensational case. In a separate incident, G. E. Hilton reported a theft at 318 Ewing Street, with a gold watch chain and charm stolen. Victor Evans was arrested on the waterfront at 1:25 AM for petit larceny involving sacks from W. W. Robinson, while W. B. Olson’s home at 2417 6th Ave was broken into, with two suits, a woman’s watch, and a man’s silver case watch taken.
Survivor accounts describe a harrowing voyage aboard the Valencia during a hurricane deck ordeal. Money proved useless as crew and passengers faced death and starvation, with pleas for food and a desperate raft escape toward the Topeka and Queen救救.
Reports from Seattle state Greek fireman John Segalis believes a lifeboat with eight aboard disappeared from the wreck near Barclay Sound after the Jost Uner disaster. Segalis, aboard the City of Topeka and later the Victoria tug Lorne, reached Seattle with others seeking reunions and survivors.
Ballard tide lands see frenzied activity as nearly 100 acres are tied up by options or sales totaling about 350000 dollars. Options expire within a week. Principal buyer is Michael E. Hally's associate, with Frei Hallett representing the deal. Seattle interests and a railroad connection, possibly Canadian Pacific, are suspected backers.
Secretary of State records list three filings in Seattle with officers and capital. Royal Loggers of the Pacific Coast includes Joseph Reese and others. Mineral Mountain Mining & Tunnel Co lists Silas M. Shipley and Louis Thompson. United Bismuth Co lists Frank Brown and John Dahl.
The document lists capital stock figures for Bangor Placer Mining company in Seattle with amounts $250,000 and $500,000 attributed to Frank Brown, John Dahl, and J. Edward Bladine as owners or holders.
A downtown ad promotes Piper and Taft at 1024 1026 Second Avenue offering blade sharpening. The shop guarantees all work and promises a sharp edge to improve cutting and shaving performance.
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