Signal innovations aid fatal ship collision rescue
The Republic Florida collision near Nantucket shoals led to six deaths but no drownings thanks to Marconi wireless telegraphy and submarine signaling. The system, developed from Elisha Gray and Arthur Mundy ideas, allowed ships to signal and locate each other in fog. Captain Sealby and wireless operator Jack Binns earned lasting praise for risking their lives to save passengers and crew.
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Florida
Lloyd Italiane Line
Nantucket Shoals
Marconi
Elisha Gray
Arthur J. Mundy
Boston
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Mundy
Mr. Mundy
Professor Gray
Gloucester
Sealby
Gresham
Captain Searby
Vineland
N. J
White Star Line
Esmeralda
Jinathan L. Park
Pacific
Chile
Veru
San Francisco
Honolulu
Yokohama
Hawaiian Islands
United States
Jack Binns
Binns
Peterborough
England
Jamaica
New York
Lack of Clothes Makes Morality Says Col len in New York
Arthur George Pomeroy Collen, son of Sir Edwin Collen, asserts that African women are more moral with less clothing. He claims native garb reduces vanity and coquettishness and suggests Oriental purity brigades with African missionaries to improve Occidental morals.
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New York
Arthur George Pomeroy Collen
Sir Edwin Collen
British East Africa
Africa
Enlarge Wenatchee City Limits to Valley Reach
O B Fuller argues extending Wenatchee city limits from the Squilchuck mouth to the Wenatchee River mouth. He notes California cities like Redlands Pasadena Riverside and Long Beach extend into surrounding country and urges incorporating the entire valley.
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Fuller
Redlands
Pasadena
Riverside
California
Long Beach
Homescoming speech night at Commercial club meeting
An informal Commercial club gathering Monday evening honors Representative Holm. Speakers include Frank Reeves C B Reed John A Gellatly and Dr Stephenson with Holm expected to share insights on the last session. Marriage licenses issued by County Auditor Godfrey include Van Worth Adams with Mary Elizabeth Thompson both of Chelan Roy Mathes with Grace Allen Adams of Chelan and Leonard Rudberg with Edna E Neese of Quincy.
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Commercial Club
Holm
Frank Reeves
C. B. Reed
John A. Gellatly
Dr. Stephenson
Godfrey
van Worth Adams
Mary Elizabeth Thompson
Chelan
Roy Mathes
Grace Allen Adams
Leonard Rudberg
Edna E. Neese
Quincy
Jury Venire Drawn For April Term By Court
Court commissioners under Judge Grimshaw drew a jury for the upcoming term. The venire is returnable April 13. Names include Clint Peer C A Foss B Clement A Z Wells Richard Ball A F Arnold Al Gaston BE Moe.
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Grimshaw
Whitman Legislator Hugh Todd Visits City
Whitman county legislator Hugh Todd spent the day in the city to see his sister Miss Todd a local schoolteacher. Todd the youngest member of the recent legislature and former county clerk was noted for his efficient service and support of the Columbia bridge purchase. He joined local friend Clifford Chase for the bridge visit and planned to depart tonight instead of staying for Holm’s speech.
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Hugh Todd
Whitman County
Miss Todd
Mr. Todd
State College
Todd
Clifford Chase
Chase
Columbia Bridge
Hill Secures Control Of Crows Pass Railway
Toronto reports James J. Hill has gained control of the Crow Pass railway. St. Paul replies the Great Northern is not investing in Crows Nest mines or other areas. Speculation runs high amid railroad activity north of Spokane in Alberta.
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Crows Pass Railway Company
James J. Hill
St. Paul
Great Northern
Crows Nest
British Columbia
Hill
Crows Nest Pass
Spokane
Alberta
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Halbert & Webber Hardware Co
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A. Z. Wells
Richard Ball
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L. H. Humphrey
George J. Miller
P. M. Martin
S. R. Hanan
J. W. Bonar
BH. Messerly
L. N. Courtnay
J. H. Mitchell
Moses Haller
W. S. Trimble
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H. Honner
Miller Kinney
H. F. Rice
Whitman Legislator Visitor
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Early Rose
Ohio
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Central Produce CO
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