Collision Sparks Ocean Horror Off Coast
Survivors list shows only G W G Henderson among salon passengers aboard the Empress. First class losses heavy with Sir Henry Seton Karr and Laurence Irving among the notables. Of 1140 Salvation Army members, only 20 rescued after rapid sinking. many injured and unclothed in lifeboats. L E Gosget from Montreal saved by raft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. G. Henderson
Sir Henry Seton Karr
Laurence Irving
Sir Henry Irving
Mabel Hackney
Salvation Army
Qubec
London
L. E. Gosget
Montreal
Secret of Hot Springs Waters Declares Healthful Gas Content
The Interior Department reports Yale professor Britam W W Boltwood finds Hot Springs Arkansas waters rich in gases responsible for curative effects. The well-known health resort offers baths at fair rates along with tennis golf baseball fields mountain drives and year round pleasant climate. Visitors are urged to request souvenir booklets and mail in the coupon for full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior Department
United States
Britam W W. Boltwood
Yale College
Hot Springs
Arkansas
America
U. S
Information Request on Hot Springs Arkansas Hotels and Baths
Mr Geo R Belding secretary of the Business Men's League Hot Springs Arkansas requests full information and U S Government reports and recommendations about Hot Springs Arkansas hotels baths prices and related facilities. Name and address town state requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. R. Belding
Sec’y Business’ Men's League
Hot Springs
Arkansas
U. S
Empress of Ireland Disaster Survivors Dig In At Rimouski
Rescue ships docked at Rimouski and the station turned into a hospital as 3 000 residents aided survivors from the Empress of Ireland disaster. Twelve bodies lay on the wharf while crews and townspeople shared blankets and clothing. Captain Kendall and key officers were rescued, and officials worked to care for the injured at two local centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faoe
St. Lawrence
Kendall
Rimouski
H. R. Fiset
Inter-Colonial Railway
Message from Rimouski says all in boats saved
Canadian Pacific reports from Rimouski that all passengers were picked up by lifeboats from the Lady Evelyn and Eureka. La Patrie cites 400 survivors landed and says these ships will return to rescue others from the Empress of Ireland. Survivors to be sent to Liverpool aboard the Alsatian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Street
Mobile
Jess
Eureka
Lady Evelyn
Itani
Black
Storstad
Montreal
Canadian Pacific
Rimouski
la Patrie
Empress of
Canadian Pacific Railway
Allen Line
Liverpool
Captain Kendall reports Empress of Ireland disaster
Captain Kendall sent the first official account from Montreal May 29 stating the Empress of Ireland was stopped by fog and struck amidships by the collier Storstad. He noted the ship went down and a special train was dispatched to Father Point to recover survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Kendall
Walsh
Canadian Pacific
Storstad
Crippen
Montfort
Father Point
Empress of Ireland Sunk After Collision With Storstad
The Empress of Ireland sank within ten minutes after a 1:45 a m collision with the Storstad twenty miles from Father Point. Lifeboats failed to launch in time. Captain Kendall survived on wreckage. Government steamers Eureka and Lady Evelyn were sent to aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rimousei
Que
Marconi Company
Storstad
Father Point
Empress
S. O
Eureka
Lady Evelyn
Kendall
Chief Officer, Purser Among Missing After Incident
A maritime incident left the chief officer and the purser among those missing while one chief steward was saved. Authorities continue search and assess crew status.
Salon passenger list of the Empress of Ireland
Montreal May list of salon passengers names many travelers with origins in Vancouver London Manila Nassau and Shanghai among others. The roster includes J R Abercrombie J P Adie A B Anderson F W Cullen Maud Cullen W Fenton Doris Gaunt Charles Goldthorpe and many more with destinations across Canada the United States and beyond. Continued on page fourteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
J. R Abercrombie
Vancouver
J. P. Adie
Adie
Birmingham
A. B. Anderson
London
C. Averderck
Manchester
A. E. Barlow
Barlow
Hart Bennett
Nassau
Bahamas
W. R. Bloomfield
Auckland
N. Z
A. G. Brandon
Denver
Cox Edwards
Yokohama
W. Fenton
Doris Gaunt
P. Godson
Kingston
Charles Goldthorpe
Bradford
Eng
A. Gosselin
W. D. Graham
Graham
Hong Kong
China
T. D. Thailey
G. W
Henderson
W. Hisenheimer
A. Hirst
Cholloway
Quebec
W. Howes
L. A. Hyamson
Laurence Irving
Henry Seton Kerr
Lionel Kent
Grace Kohl
Alice Lee
Alex Lindsay
Halifax
R. Lyon
H. H. Lyman
Lyman
A. G. Maginnis
C. Malloch
Lardo
List of Second Cabin Passengers on Board Empress of Ireland
Following is a list of second cabin passengers on the Empress of Ireland. Miss A. S. M. Assafrey of Winnipeg, Miss M. Atkin of Prince Albert Sask, Miss D. Balcomb of Vancouver, Miss A. Bates of Toronto, Mrs. W. Barbour of Silverton B C, Miss Evelyn Barbour of Silverton, Mr. Alfred Barker of Saskatoon Sask, Miss Bessie Bawden of Hillsboro Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. M. Assafrey
Winnipeg
M. Atkin
Prince Albert
Sask
D. Balcomb
Vancouver
A. Bates
Toronto
W. Barbour
Silverton
B. C
Evelyn Barbour
Alfred Barker
Saskatoon
Bessie Bawden
Hillsboro
Ind
Famous Dancer Reveals Complexion Secrets
Aileen Moore in Beauty's Mirror reports a famed dancer known for dazzling courts and audiences. The article claims she uses mercorized wax nightly and a saxolite hazel solution to remove dead skin and maintain an unblemished complexion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolores
Europe
Aileen Moore
Letter by E A Rudd and L N R R Praised Last Week
The best letter submitted last week was by E. A. Rudd, L. and N. R. R. The selection highlights their contribution and recognition in the period’s correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Rudd, L
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Government
H. M. Conway
Battle House
Ala
Anthony and
Cleopatra
Empire Theatre
Dolly
Dailies
Mary Fujler
Empire
City Bank
Progressive Bank
Dreamland Theatre
Olympia Opera Company
The
Ireland
Florence Bawden
Mary Baxter
Edward Beale
F. E. Boynton
St. Thomas
Brown
Kenora
William Clarke
Nellie Clarke
A. Cole
Princeton
EB. Court
M. Dale and Child
J. F. Dandy
Person
Man
J. Dargue
Ont
William Davies
Davies
Deitz
Regina
J. Elmslie
Moosemin
J. Erzinger
Far
N. Farr
D.farr
B. Farr
Moose Jaw
W. Finley
Judith Hakker
Hallida
Pierson
William Hart
Mortlach
Star Drug Store
W. Madison
Conception Streets
Bell
Muscat & Lott Produce Co
Home
Mobile Creamery Co
Head’s Drug
N. W
ALL Foe
van Antwerp
Kenny
C. D. Kenny CO
Dauphin ST
R. C. Harris
Chase & Sanborn
A. M. Peer Gro
R. L. Maxwell Decorating CO
Conti and
St. Emanuel
Moseley &Larsen Cor
the Mobile Trunk Company
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