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Domestic News November 27, 1922

The Alaska Daily Empire

Juneau, Alaska

What is this article about?

Conrad Esperlan, captain of the halibut boat Volunteer, disappeared in Ketchikan after going on the Northland dock on the night of October 22. Chief of Police Noah Howell reported the incident, with friends speculating on possible fates including falling overboard or foul play.

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FISHERMAN DISAPPEARS

Conrad Esperlan, captain of the halibut boat Volunteer, has never been seen at Ketchikan since he went on the Northland dock, Ketchikan, on the night of October 22, according to information given out by Chief of Police Noah Howell at the First City.

Whether Esperlan got aboard some other boat and went to the fishing grounds or to the South, or whether he fell overboard and lost his life, or whether he met death at the hands of another, are questions that his friends are asking themselves and each other.

What sub-type of article is it?

Accident Shipping

What keywords are associated?

Fisherman Disappearance Ketchikan Conrad Esperlan Northland Dock Halibut Boat Volunteer

What entities or persons were involved?

Conrad Esperlan Noah Howell

Where did it happen?

Ketchikan

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Ketchikan

Event Date

Night Of October 22

Key Persons

Conrad Esperlan Noah Howell

Outcome

disappeared, possibly fell overboard or met death at hands of another

Event Details

Conrad Esperlan, captain of the halibut boat Volunteer, has never been seen at Ketchikan since he went on the Northland dock on the night of October 22, according to Chief of Police Noah Howell. Friends speculate if he boarded another boat, fell overboard, or was killed.

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