Bennington Horror Claims 55 Victims
A disaster at sea leaves fifty five dead and many injured. Among the dead are Ames Bensel and Joseph Hilscher firemen, sons of local residents. The injured include Fred Richard Connell and L. K. Strobel, with other Washington men in the crew. The vessel is reported a total loss as water floods the decks. Medical staff and ships Iris and Fortune are expected to arrive tomorrow along with Captain Drake and naval physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Bensel
August Bensel
Colfax
Joseph Hilscher
Mia
A. Hilecher
Waterville
Douglas County
Fred Richard Connell
Richard Connell
Odessa
Lincoln County
L. K. Strobel
John Strobel
Tacoma
Captain Young
Iris
Fortune
Mare Island
Drake
Corps of
Naval Physicians
Washington, D. GC
Bureau of Steam Engineering
Bennington
Darling
Goodrich
Pacific
Puget Sound
Department
Admiral Goodrich
Washington
Bennington Disaster Toll Grows In San Diego
The Bennington boiler explosion in San Diego leaves fifty five dead and fifty five missing or unaccounted for as crews work to clear wreckage and pump out water. Some bodies are trapped behind bulkheads. The Iris and tug Fortune are en route from San Francisco to assist.
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Scott
San Diego
Boilere
Young
Iris
Fortune
San Francisco
Bennington
Seattle mariner quartermaster drowned after Bennington blast
The Bennington disaster claimed a Seattle man who served as quartermaster and escaped, with several jumpers rescued in exhaustion. Ensign N K Perry penned a cheerful telegram to his wife and baby before praying and dying. Investigations blamed a weakened crown sheet in the forward boiler that caused a chain reaction, breaking pipes and wrecking parts of the vessel. At Davis and Anderson's morgue 29 bodies lay as San Diego crews and naval helpers race to recover more below decks. The ship’s wreckage and ash cover the scene while officials plan dismantling to assess damage.
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N. K. Perry
Davis and Anderson
Message From a Bennington Apprentice Brings Relief
Mrs. JL M Davis of 170th Avenue received a telegram from her son Raymond an apprentice on the shattered gunboat Bennington reading Do not worry mother I am safe The news brought relief to Seattle residents who know him for ten years in the city as a familiar figure in the community.
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Terman
Julius Hopp
Toledo
Lewis County
JL. M. Davis
170Th Ave
Raymond
Bennington
Seattle
Revised list of identified dead in San Diego incident
A revised roster names numerous victims with hometowns from Minnesota Missouri Washington Nebraska Colorado Texas Rhode Island and Illinois. Seamen, apprentices, fireman, machinists and oilers are listed with ranks and birthplaces across the United States.
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San Diego
Cal
A. H. Sehrogge
Seaman
New Ulm
Minn
A. F. Saunders
Aprentice
Springfield
C. J. Launtz
Joseph Hillpier
Washington, D. C
F. A. Brunson
Cheney
Neb
John McKone
J. K. Exell
Waco
Tex
Bahhouse
Denver
Col
W. ©. Willison
Edward B. Ferguson
Edwin B. Robinson
Oakland
J. B. Archer
Montrose
Colo
N. G. Chambers
Chas, McKeon
Preston Carpenter
Arapahoe Neb
C. Brown
W. F. St
W. W. Wright
C. Hoggbloom
KB Dresch
A. Reneel
F. W. Brown
Peoria
Claud Rushing
A. Nelson
May Be Hoodoo On Bennington Aboard Crupin Sailor
A memoir fragment recalls Crupin a colored sailor aboard the Bennington who was aboard the battleship Maine when it exploded and sank in Havana harbor. The account notes the perilous voyage and the lingering superstition surrounding the disaster.
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Aailors
Bennington
Crupin
Maine
Havana Harbor
Bennington Damaged and Sinking in San Diego Waters
In San Diego on July 22 the Bennington is believed to be damaged beyond repair with its stern in deep water and sinking despite pumping. Hand pumps have been reinforced by steam pumps in ongoing salvage efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Cal
Bennington
Hat Band Served as Clew in Garden Hose Theft Case
Ed Richardson, 15, held at the police station on theft charges involving about 100 feet of garden hose from Captain L. H. Grey's residence. Detectives Corbett and Adama nabbed him at his father's doorway as they traced a leather hat band clue, admitting ownership of more hose when shown where it came from and to whom it was sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Richardson
L. HM. Grey
Corbett and Adama
Richardson
Funston Narrowly Escapes Death In Street Car Crash
General Fred Funston commander of California department and aides narrowly escaped injury when an electric street car collided with their carriage on Alvarado street in Monterey. Funston suffered a severe bruise on his left hand while Lieutenant Mitchell and Lieutenant Long sustained minor injuries. The party was returning to the Presidio of Monterey from the Hotel Del Monte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterey
Cal
Fred Funston
Department of California
Long
Presidio of
Hotel del Monte
Alvarado Street
Funston
Mitchell
Despondent Seattle Man Dies by Suicide in Los Angeles
Joseph CleveWer, long time Seattle resident, killed himself in LA after despair over separation from his wife and cancer. He was found dying from carbolic acid in a vacant lot after escaping a locked room in his brother's home. His brother Oscar Klercker formerly ran Klercker's cafe at 220 James Street, Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Seattle
Joseph CleveWer
Wash
Koys
Oscar Klercker
Klercker
James Street
Paul Jones' Body Arrives at Norfolk Harbor
The Signbee fleet bearing the body of Paul Jones passed Virginia at 7 20 this evening, escorted by Rear Admiral Evans's battleship squadron as it arrived at Norfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk, Va
Signbee
Paul Jones
Virginia
Evans
Admiral Bigsbee Squadron Anchors Near Annapolis
A wireless dispatch from Admiral Evans reports Admiral Bigsbee's squadron anchored in the bay south of Annapolis, about 10 to 16 miles away. The fleet will depart Sunday to anchor off Annapolis at 10 a.m., as the signal for the planned maneuver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Wimbledon doubles match sees English duo defeat American challengers
In London today July 22 R F and H J Doherty defeated Wright and Warde in tennis doubles at Wimbledon. A Shanghai report notes a nationwide boycott on American goods spreading through southern provinces affecting 160 million people with beliefs officials at Pekin orchestrating the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
R. F
H. J. Doherty
Wright and
Warde
Wimbledon
Shanghai
Pekin
Turbulent July Bombings and Mutiny Plots Across Cities
A spate of attacks and unrest reported on July 22 spans Constantinople St Petersburg and Odessa with deadly bombings and mutinous plots. In Constantinople at least 20 were killed and 40 wounded by a bomb aimed at the sultan, linked to an Armenian plot. In St Petersburg orders were issued to replace marines guarding the Kelpino works amid a discovered mutiny plot. thirteen officers including the chief and his son were injured by a bomb. Odessa reports sea fleet crews again near mutiny as naval maneuvers are canceled and local forces clash with insurgents. In Bialystock Poland three people were killed and 12 wounded amid a broader bombing aftermath.
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Constantinople
ST. Petersburg
Odpsbba
Tate
Quarta Misheva
Conpachks
Bialystock
Poland
Solons Dislike to Offend Public Robbers at Equalization Board
Civic leaders dodge election to the three week court house board of equalization as tax assessors face criticism over franchise valuations. The county has reportedly lost millions yearly from underassessed corporate property while officials fear the arduous duties and public anger. The board, to begin soon, will clash with corporations and taxpayers as council members avoid the honor.
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Board of Equalization
Court House
Aurial 7
Seattle Electric Company
Wounded Officer 4S Recovering Amid Turmoil
Patr timan Jacobse regains sit up Saturday as condition improves. Attorney Tucker hired to defend Frank Baiocchi in a city house conduct charge. Police faces possible damages claim from Balochie supporters over injuries from patrolling officers. Saloon license fate debated amid brewery influence and councilmen. May Ballinger faces political backlash over the Jacobs assault case.
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Patr@timan Jacobse
McNamara
Kream Ér
Tucker
Frank Baiocchi
Balochhi
Ballinger
Jacobs
Nash Dies in Nebraska Trust Leader Tragic Death
Kr. W. Nash, president of the amelter trust, died here this morning after a paralytic illness that began on May 22. He is survived by his wife, a son, and two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ome
Kr. W. Nash
Amelter Trust
The Story of Mike Kelly and the Four Hackmen
A field note recounts Mike Kelly, pioneer Irishman, praising local citizens and detailing a charity drive. It contrasts gritty hack drivers with wealthy elites, highlighting a Dollar Club campaign where night workers donate to aid a poor man and reflect on community virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Kelly
the Four Hackmen
Dollar Club
Thiat
Judge Leaves Bench To Defend Prisoner In Port Wine Case
Sam Garver a second hand dealer faced a police court hearing on charges of giving port wine to 13 year old Annie Quitchka. Witnesses described the shop scene and an empty bottle as evidence. The trial continues Monday with defense by Justice George and rebuttal from Benjamin Irving.
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Sam Garver
Annie Quitchka
Gordon
Garver
The
Star
MacDonald
Osbourne
Benjamin Irving
Irving
Justice George
Quitehka
Kelly
Roafer
Whitham
George
Doctor dives in lake in odd teaching stunt
Dr Roller, physical director at the University of Washington, attempted to teach a 320 pound young lady the mystery of high diving in Lake Union on Thursday evening. The splash caused a strong concussion. She was left in a dilemma as buttons ripped from her waist. He calmly continued diving for sea shells.
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Roller
University of Washington
Lake Union
Parker and grandson saved from drowning off Exopus Island
Poughkeepsie July 22 Alton B Parker and his grandson Alton Parker Hall were rescued from drowning off Exopus Island opposite the Parker home. Photographer Edward Frits helped bring them ashore after Parker, unable to swim, sank briefly while the boy was thrown to safety and then resuscitated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poughkeepsie
Alton B. Parker
Alton Parker Hall
Exopus Island
Parker
Edward Frits
Young Hall
Judge Parker
Frits
Eleanor Van de Wenter Cross-Examined in New York
In New York on July 21, Eleanor Van de Wenter faced cross-examination by the Trispect or Cross team after proceedings began. Details remain sparse as the hearing continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Trispector Cross
Eleanor van de Wenter
Building Collapses in Cumberland Killing Several Men
A Maryland company’s building collapsed in Cumberland on July 22 killing multiple workers. The debris is burning as rescue crews battle the blaze and search for missing laborers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
M. B
The
Maryland Company
Bank Clearings July 22 1906 Record
Bank clearings show 1,042,146.90 on July 22 1906 with a comparison to July 22 1904 indicating an increase of 366,150.60 over last year. The figures reflect annualized banking activity and indicate growth in financial transactions between the two dates.
Crooked Work In Equitable Books Exposed By Chairman
New York July 22 Chairman Morton disclosed that chemicals were used to erase figures in Equitable Company books. He stated changes were made with a definite object not to correct clerical errors. Erasures cover transactions from a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Morton
Equitable
Weather Forecast for Cyester Weekend
The outlook calls for partly cloudy skies for today and Sunday. Expect fresh northwest winds and overall mild temperatures with no precipitation expected.
Knight Errant Heroes Save Vessel At Kobe Arrival
Captain Kendall and crew of the British steamer Knight Errant battled smoke and flame to prevent the ship and cargo from destruction near Kobe. A cablegram to the local maritime exchange confirmed the heroic effort. The Knight Errant sailed June 4 from this port with a general cargo consigned by Frank Waterhouse. The vessel is 4,779 tons.
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Kendall
Kobe
Errant
Frank Waterhouse Ec
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