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  • Freighter Sinks, 22 Sailors Drown
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 26 Dec 1912, p. 7     Twenty-two men out of a crew of twenty-seven of the freighter Florence of the Furness line drowned when the steamer which had lost its bearings in a fog was driven aground off St. Shott's Newfoundlan
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 26 Dec 1912, p. 7   Twenty-two men out of a crew of twenty-seven of the freighter Florence …
  • Wilmette Girl is Saved on Lusitania:  Agnes Crosbie, Enroute to Former Home in Scotland, A Survivor
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 14 May 1915, p. 1     ...
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 14 May 1915, p. 1   ...
  • Lecture on shipwrecks at Wilmette Historical Museum
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 6 Feb 1992, p. 184     ...
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 6 Feb 1992, p. 184   ...
  • Plan for fishing pier runs up against lake's history
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 1 Apr 1993, p. 10     ...
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 1 Apr 1993, p. 10   ...
  • Newfound shipwreck not Lady Elgin author says
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 26 Aug 1993, p. 9     ...
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 26 Aug 1993, p. 9   ...
  • State's claim to Lady Elgin granted in court settlement
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 16 Sep 1993, p. 16     ...
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 16 Sep 1993, p. 16   ...
  • Court gives Lady Elgin back to man who found it
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 23 May 1996, p. 26     ...
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 23 May 1996, p. 26   ...
  • Lady Elgin wreckage still a football for court system, photo painting
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 20 Nov 1997, p. 9     ...
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 20 Nov 1997, p. 9   ...
  • USS Yorktown discovery sparks survivor's memories [Alan Henry Column]
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 11 Jun 1998, p. 17     ...
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 11 Jun 1998, p. 17   ...
  • Court denies state claim to wreckage of Lady Elgin
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 22 Apr 1999, p. 9     ...
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 22 Apr 1999, p. 9   ...
  • Agency won't appeal ruling on Lady Elgin
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 13 May 1999, p. 22     ...
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 13 May 1999, p. 22   ...
  • Unearthed Skeleton May Have Been Wreck Victim
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 14 Sep 1923, p. 3     A workman found a human skeleton in a coffin while digging in the cellar of J. A. Cameron of Highland Park Tuesday. Police believe they are the remains of a victim of the "Lady Elgin" tragedy that to
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 14 Sep 1923, p. 3   A workman found a human skeleton in a coffin while digging in …
  • Heroic Rescue Wrecks Health of Spencer
    J. Seymour Currey, Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 25 Dec 1914, p. 6     Hero of Lady Elgin disaster in 1860 has been an invaled ever since that time. Saved scores of lies. Deed given recognition by the government after many years.
    J. Seymour Currey, Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 25 Dec 1914, p. 6   Hero of Lady Elgin disaster in 1860 has been an invaled ever …
  • What's next: Talk set on disaster
    Wilmette Life, 21 Feb 2008, p. 5     The Wilmette Historical Museum will host a presentation on the 1915 Eastland Disaster and its local connections Tuesday at the museum. Storyteller Megan Wells will talk about the events surrounding t
    Wilmette Life, 21 Feb 2008, p. 5   The Wilmette Historical Museum will host a presentation on the 1915 Eastland …
  • Winnetkan Is Seeking Medal From Congress
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 8 May 1913, p. 1     James Sherlock, 85 Years Old, Desirous of Receiving Hero Medal for Work at Lady Elgin Wreck (subtitle) Chicago Woman, Whom He Rescued From Ill-fated Ship, Is Making Plea to Congress for a Reward for
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 8 May 1913, p. 1   James Sherlock, 85 Years Old, Desirous of Receiving Hero Medal for Work …
  • Relative of local man disaster victim
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 4 Jun 1914, p. 1     H. L. Heath, brother-in-law of C. C. Mitchell, and small son, killed in wreck of the Empress of Irland in the St. Lawrence river.
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 4 Jun 1914, p. 1   H. L. Heath, brother-in-law of C. C. Mitchell, and small son, killed …
  • Interesting Stories Told by Col. Kidder: One of the Oldest Residents of Evanston Gives Some Unique Views, Which Contain Food for Thought [Henry M. Kidder]
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 25 Jun 1914, p. 4     Interview with Mr. Henry M. Kidder concerning his gardens, the history of the Evanston hotel Avenue House, and the wreck of the Lady Elgin.
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 25 Jun 1914, p. 4   Interview with Mr. Henry M. Kidder concerning his gardens, the history of …
  • Eastland aka USS Wilmette - Vertical File
        Vertical file containing information about the U.S.S Wilmette, formerly the S.S. Eastland.
      Vertical file containing information about the U.S.S Wilmette, formerly the S.S. Eastland.
  • Ships and Shipwrecks - Vertical File
        Vertical file containing articles about Ships and Shipwrecks near Wilmette or related to the village. Includes articles about the Lady Elgin shipwreck and other wrecks near Wilmette, and a written hi
      Vertical file containing articles about Ships and Shipwrecks near Wilmette or related …
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