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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1906
Page
7
Survivor details a chaotic ship collision near Port Blakely as boats from the Jeanie rescue crew and passengers. He describes suction, being dragged underwater for minutes, cries for help, and the ordeal of the crew from the Dix and Beglun Dixon aboard the Elieric.
A witness describes a violent ordeal at sea when a boat suddenly listed and sank. Alice Simpson, a 41 year old survivor, recalls grabbing the deck as water rushed in and the crew urged others to jump and swim toward safety. The ship's bow cooled, and passengers were rescued by those aboard a nearby boat.
Florence K arrived this afternoon after a read the scene of the Hive hours. Several bunches of clothes were picked up. Witnesses heard 27 blasts of the whistle as steamers put out from the scene of the disaster. Later she returned with survivors. Denniaon living at Alki Zee five Dihats blown by after 4 20 minute in four more followed.
Sale of high property parcels by Moore Investment Co involves 549 lots in University Park addition with 50 year erection period. Professors from the town and Montana buyers are among bidders for apartment houses and branding fete sites on Leah street.
President John Mitchell announces that 1400 Fernie miners in British Columbia are to go back to work after two months idle. He states operators should not hire non union men going forward and cites a recent agreement. The message streams from Minneapolis and Vancouver indicate union pressure persists in Canadian coal fields.
Bankruptcies reported including Webb and Calhoun with Judge Hanford presiding. Health Board takes possession of new quarters on Jefferson Street near Fourth. Beacon Hill reservoir project awarded to August Peterson at $92 per acre. Bond set for Percy Barnes at $200. trial for H. C. Blanchard postponed to Dec 3. St Andrew's Bazaar set for Friday at Kidd's Hall to fund building. Local 81 Jewelry Workers host smoker. AFL organizer O Young speaks. Second rummage sale by McKinley Circle Nov 22 at 2124 First Ave for three days, proceeds noted. Yesler estate settlement assigns assets, taxes, and plaintiff shares per judge order.
The Star’s special launch the Berne, with two representatives, reached Port Blakely and Port Minkely early this morning. Debris floated near the sunken Dixy wreck as derelict boats drifted by and mourners gathered on the docks for news of missing loved ones and survivors.
Reports from Mississippi and Memphis indicate a severe weekend storm left widespread damage. Wires were down across the state as crews assess the latest toll and scope of the disaster.
In Milwaukee a newborn male heir from the Parkinton family triggers a $5,000,000 bequest to the Milwaukee Hospital Association. The will by John Parkinton directs the estate to the hospital if no direct descendants survive. The mother, Mrs William Woods Parkinton, is a New York native and granddaughter of the original Parkinton lineage.
The Star reports the steamer Dix foundered about two miles north of Alki Potot after a collision with the steamer Jeanie. The Dix sank with a ballast heavy keel and cement, to about 110 fathoms. Survivors say the bow and bow force caused by the other vessel led to the loss. Port Blakeley mourns as crowds gather at docks for news and missing sailors.
Paul C Murphy reports Laurelhurst sales on the Pacific Coast reach over 4000000 in forty days to 280 buyers. He cites $200000 in improvements and predicts prices could rise fivefold. Plans include a $80000 yacht, new streetcar access, and a fast Madison Park to Laurelhurst run for residents.
Victoria reports the Shawmut passenger, posing as W. W. Payne, admits identity. he agrees to return. Warbau notes a government collector, escorted by soldiers, killed in an attack by terrorists. one soldier wounded and $4000 stolen before the assailants fled.
The George H. Woodhouse Co basement arcade delivers work at low prices, gaining strong customer satisfaction and praise for value. Their competitive rates contribute to a favorable perception of service quality and overall satisfaction.
Bishop Walker of Western New York says the church court has upheld the lower tribunal decision removing Rev. Dr. Crapeey from the Episcopal church for heresy and that no retrial will be granted.
In Chicago this morning Policeman Fitzpatrick died from seven gunshot wounds after a gunfight with two suspected bank robbers. A safe blower identified as Charles Hanson of Bloomington, TL, was wounded and sought. The exchange began on a train as officers attempted arrests in the Woodlawn district.
Georgetown residents note the town remains unaffected by floods while sympathizing with nearby districts. They credit the founders for wise site selection, keeping Georgetown safe no matter how high waters rise.
Astoria Oregon November 17 Pilot Wood returns from a two weeks cruise off the Columbia bar and says he sighted the missing bark Ivernia three times with the last sighting a week ago.
A young man resolves to save one dollar weekly from his salary and deposits it in the State Bank. He finds saving easy and raises his weekly deposits as they earn four percent interest compounded semi annually. Months later he takes an investment opportunity, using his cash and doubling his account at the State Bank.
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