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Newspaper

Yakima Herald

Location

Yakima, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1907

Page

7

Columba Sinking After Steamship Collision Tallies Losses

In a Pacific disaster, the steamer Columbia sank after a collision with the San Pedro. Eight minutes after impact the Columbia flooded and went down with about 74 passengers, 37 crew saved and 22 lost. The San Pedro rescued many, with 107 passengers saved and 83 lost. Shelter Cove boats landed survivors, including Mrs. F. O. Louis of Pasadena and other named travelers. Captain Doran and Pursuer Byrnes commented on the incident with varying casualty tallies.

Eureka Ricks Shelter Cove F. O. Louis Pasadena Cal Louis San Pedro Columbia Doran Whitney Byrnes Elder George T. Sparks Fort Smith Ark Gener Swanson Colum Ner Lead S. D C. H. Benam San Diego William Klount Seattle J. F. Kavanagh San Francisco H. S. Allen E. J. Paine Columbus Neb Neb. H. Robinson Alameda Henry Kunst Merced A .J. Riegel Portland Ore W. L. Smith Vancouver B. C Sarah A. Rogers Spokane Wash Hazel Ingels Oakland Bob Cornell J. A. Johnson Ethel Johnson C. R. Johnson Leggeta Kas B. C. West Nannie McClellan Waco Tex H. C. Shaw Stockton B. R. Fitzgerald Los Angeles Nannie Buxton Shouldice Effie Gordon C. H. Martinsdale Guthrie Okla FE. Rockwell W. N. Pinnui J. W. Waddy H. C. Wahlberg C. A. Eastman Helen Churchley William C. Dodson Phil Ashford Livermore Pearl Beebe L. BE. Hice Santana J. H. Thompson Napa Carrie Martin Eugene May Lenman Eva Booker Franklin Ottilie Lidell Mabele Giger Peoria Ills A. Grant Kline Sanger Cal Joseph Sen Joseph Rumsey W. H. Ingells L. R. Smith F. Copeland F. S. Drake Fred Knapp T. H. Meyer Olaf Pearson Phil E. Goslinsky R. H. Ewart L. C. Meyer Fred Smith Porterville E. H. Janney P. M. Janney A. Winklebeck Popular Bluff William Harding Lucas Frank Hager Johnstown Hetty Goldsen Manitowoc Wis H. H. Decker Tesla Anna Akeson Juitenfield Minn Mary Walter Minneapolis Jess Levy Denver A. W. Crader J. F. Jackson R. J. Thomas W. Lewis J. G. Porter Thomas Russell John Ross Charles Eastwood John Swift B. Ogerupp R. Hawse Quartermaster W. Cartman John Lindstrom J. Ellis N. Morris G. McKay R. Gusaftson J. E. Byrnes F. Funk A. Mack

Survivors Listed From Sunk Steamer Columbia Disaster

Eureka Cal July 22 249 aboard the Columbia when she was struck and sunk by the lumber laden schooner San Pedro early Sunday morning Elders steamer brought 144 survivors to port including 107 passengers and seven crew members Four lifeboats were picked up with 13 18 15 and an unknown number aboard The list names survivors from Portland Medora Sparks Fort Smith Ark I M Woodard Oakland and many others across twelve states and Oregon Washington and Colorado with additional names and residences across the region

Eureka Cal Columbia San Pedro H. Schallhorn Portland Medora Sparks Fort Smith Ark J. Brotherton Muskogee I. Rt Schuyler Neb A. I. Eivers Ore W.H. Truesdale Litchfield Mabelle Watson Berkeley Alma Osterboog Cleveland Ohio Aberdeen Wash Alice M. Watson Denver Colo Florence Thompson Youngstown Lulu Hanson Minneapolis Bert Lippmann San Francisco Dwight Cas

Tragic Finish Warns of Neglect and Cold Rescue

A report contrasts a neglected leak causing a Holland dyke rupture with Kenneth McIver of Vanceboro Maine who survived a near fatal lung inflammation after a neglected cold. He credits Dr Kings New Discovery as a life saver. Guarantied cough and cold cure at C C Case drug store 50c and 1.00 trial bottle free.

North Sea Holland Kenneth McIver Vanceboro Dr. King

Classified Ad Offers Columns For Sale

Local Herald advertises space to sell columns and sell ad space for readers. The notice promises easy placement and broad exposure for businesses seeking editorial column opportunities.

Herald

Mead Expands Parole Scope Under Indeterminate Sentence Law

Governor Mead interprets the indeterminate sentence act to grant parole to nearly all prisoners except treason or murder convicts, those with prior terms, or those who violate parole. Parole would precede any pardon or commutation and requires six months of demonstrated reliability for final discharge.

Mead State Prison Board

Deed Transfers 19 Acre M B Campbell Land to North Coast

The deed shows the transfer of about nineteen acres to North Coast land deeded from M B Campbell. The sale price is 9670 dollars. The property lies south of the city and is described as a key point in Strahorn railroad development.

M. B. Campbell North Coast Herald Strahorn

Tieton Project On Track Under Engineer Jacobs

The Tieton project is progressing rapidly under Engineer Jacobs of the reclamation service. The Herald investigated camp sanitation rumors and found them unfounded, noting that sanitary conditions remain among the best and water contamination fears are unwarranted.

Tieton Herald Jacobs Reclamation Service Yakima Valley Yakima

Ellensburg Cle Elum Ball Game Resumes With Cle Elum Leading

The July 7 postponed game was played Sunday at Ellensburg with Cle Elum in front at 8 to ?. Yakima Tigers players Shaw Nelson Houghton Kohls and Walters joined Cle Elum with Nelson and Houghton as battery. Shaw hit five times and scored five runs. Kohls added three hits. Ohls scored twice.

Ellensburg Cle Yakima Tigers Shaw Nelson Houghton Kohls Walters

Notable Postal Heroes Across Regions and Routes

Spokane inspector G D Linn extols mail carriers who traverse Alaska Yukon Idaho Montana Oregon and Washington using dogs snowshoes rail roads and boats. He notes dangers from avalanches fires and floods and praises rural carriers including women on 10 percent of routes with at many free delivery paths across Washington.

Spokane G. D. Linn Washington Idaho Oregon Montana Territory Alaska United States Orient Europe Northwest Buffalo Hump Thunder Mountain Rocky Mountains Allaska Yukon Middle Western

May Admit Without Exams Under State School Law

Attorney General Atkinson rules principals of eighth grade pupils may enter high school without the state examination. High school principals may condition admission for grade pupils. State superintendent sets minimum credits for promotion but cannot supply examination questions.

Bryan Attorneyeneral Atkinson

Ollie Denbeste Dies at Thirteen in Moxee

Ollie Denbeste daughter of James Denbeste and his wife died in Moxee Saturday at age thirteen from tuberculosis. Burial took place in Moxee Cemetery Sunday.

Ollie Denbeste James Denbeste Moxee

Kidney Cure Praise From Mrs. Raymond Conner

Mrs. Raymond Conner of Shelton Washington says doctors could not help her for years. After one dose of Foley's Kidney Cure she felt relief and believes she is cured. The ad notes the medicine purifies blood by aiding kidney function and is sold at Sloan's drug store.

Raymond Conner Shelton, Wash Foley Sloan's Drug Store

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Coventy Campbell Land Daily Mail N."secon Erry Aumiller, Drayman West Yakima Ave Little Bunny Frank X. Nagler Diamond Dick North Washton Cascade Lumber Co F. F. Nelson
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