I'm researching the three Washington State businessmen who were first-class passengers, Hugh Rood, Herman Klaber, and John Brady. All three died. The Seattle and Portland papers, and other local sources, are quite useful, but I have yet to find a mention of any one of them in survivor's accounts or in the books consulted. All three were traveling alone, and might not have known anyone on board, but it seems unlikely that they had no contact during the voyage with other passengers or crew who did make it. Has anyone come across any references to Rood, Klaber, and/or Brady? I'd sure appreciate hearing from you. This is a remarkable site, and some visitor ought to know, if anyone does.
Louis Musso
Cle Elum, Washington