Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-11-25

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the vessel striking the reef.
"But ] cannot understand the state.
nlent that the Hanalei's supply of pow
der for her lifesaving gun was insufti-
cient," Bulger said. THE vessel was
inspected few weeks ago and at that
time her equipment was perfect in ev'
cry respect. | also want to be assured
that the vessels that responded to the
calls for help did all that could have
| been done.
"If possible shall start the investi.
CATION tomorrow morning. hope To
have Captain Carey's statement n
that time The other survivors will be
summoned to appear at the earliest
possible moment.
A Heroic Fireman,
Many pathetic incidents and thrill
inc stories of heroism were told by the
survivors here today. Wireless Oper.
utor Lovcioy stated that Oilcr J. Ken.
nedy sacrificed bis life to save those
of two women
1 CATER the HGHalci had broken up, I"
Loveioy said, Kennedy swan to a
raft only to let 60 his hold when he
saw woman struggling in the water.
He assisted her to the raft and then
dropped back into the surf, Kennedy
Il few minutes later assisted another
woman to Il log which was stron {
enough to support BOTH Weakened BY
his efforts, however, Kennedy could NJ
longer cling to the log. Bidding the
woman whose life he had saved fare
well and God speed, the gallant fire,
man dropped back into the waters and
sank from sight.
Mrs Val Franz, of San Francisco, a
survivor, was heartbrokcn today over
the loss Of her l5.months.old SON
"Whcn | was launched into the wa.
., tel" she said "T had my baby in my
arms, Then l grabbed tie and prop.
ped little Val ON it, Every time a
wave drenched rs / had to lift the
baby back ON the tie again and wipe
the oil off his tace. Then ] noticed
Val was growing weaker and weaker
.and the shore and help seemed Just as
far away ~ when We first struck the
water, !, too was growing wcpk, but
was determined to save my boy at
all costs, My hands were nearly frozen
and MS o lust resort ! took the baby Is
little gown in my teeth For two hours
/ kept it up, Then lost consciousness.
| remember nothing until ! reguincd
my senses aboard the McCulloch. Lit.
tie Val was gone. "
An inquest over two bodies Of vie.
Tins was held yesterday at Bolinas
Captain Carey OF the lIunalei told tho
first story:
owe passed Point Reyes at 10:O7
O'Clock Monday. After sighting Dux.
bury reef We ran into heavy fog. |
, gave orders to heave the Iced and went
aft
"Just then we ran into heavy break.
ers, lost our rnddcr and the waves
drove the Hanulci high on the rocks
, used the usual precautions for the
safety Of the passengers, but every cf
fort TO save them was unavOiing.
came ashore on u piece Of wrcckUgc. -
, The Known Dead.
Following is the list Of known dead.
Passengers
Mrs. Denis r. Ahcarn, San Francisco
Alice Brown san Francisco.
Mrs NJ, T., CottcHll widow, Sacm
, mcnto
Valentine Franz, infant son Of Mrs
. Valentine Franz, san Francisco.
Dewitt II Cole, Berkeley.
Ole w Howell, San Jose.
j. II. Hutchinson, dredging engineer
u Sacramento.
l., c. Merritt steamship agent, En-
q reka
y c, A. Roberts, cattle man, Potrola
Harry Roberts, livcur.old son of G
A. Roberts
X, W, Roberts, cattle man, Fcrndalc
( Mrs Nancy Woodward, ncgrcss oak
/; land.
< One unidentified woman. % or 3
I years old mole on chin, weight nbou
( ll5 pounds,
Crow
Dominic FogOn, fireman.
John hWpiu, winchman.
J. Kennedy oiler
/ William n. Reese. second office
= San Francisco.
. Leroy Hayes negro, cook.