RMS Umbria Daily Bulletin (24 July 1905): Ocean Travel, Breaking News & Edwardian Luxury

Step aboard the RMS Umbria with this Cunard Daily Bulletin from 24 July 1905! Explore wireless Marconigrams, passenger lists, world news, and maritime history from the Golden Age of Transatlantic Travel. A must-read for historians, genealogists, and maritime enthusiasts!

Front Page, RMS Umbria Onboard Publication of the Cunard Daily Bulletin for 24 July 1905. GGA Image ID # 1325726c4f

Cunard Daily Bulletin, RMS Umbria Edition, provided readers with plenty of advertisements, short stories, Saloon Passenger List for this voyage, Marconigrams, Views of the Cunard SS Caronia, and Photographs of the RMS Carpathia and RMS Umbria.

Cunard Daily Bulletin, "UMBRIA" EDITION
Monday, July 24, 1905

CONTENTS

• A Penitent Confession Cunard Distances Lady Alice
• Views of R.M.S. “ Caronia ”
• Saloon Passenger List
• Marconigrams
• Puzzle Page for Idle Moments
• Address by Hon. Joseph H. Choate
• Short Story: A Penitent Confession
• Cunard Line Distances
• Poetry: Lady Alice and The Island
• Short Story: A Charade
• Short Story: Omens by Addison
• Proposed Sailings: Liverpool New York Service; Liverpool Boston Service; Cunard Hungarian-American Service

Page 1 of 2, RMS Umbria Saloon Passenger List, 22 July 1905, Liverpool to New York via Queenstown. GGA Image ID # 13257c043e

Page 2 of 2, RMS Umbria Saloon Passenger List, 22 July 1905, Liverpool to New York via Queenstown. GGA Image ID # 1325b879b2

Cunard Daily Bulletin Marconigrams Direct to the RMS Umbria for Monday, 24 July 1905. GGA Image ID # 1325f4da99

Cunard Daily Bulletin Marconigrams Direct to the Ship

Editorial Office, R.M.S. “Umbria. ’
Monday, July 24th, 1905, 1 a.m. (g.m.t.)

REUTER’S TELEGRAMS,
Received through Marconi Station,
at Poldhu, England.
Distance:— 552 miles from Liverpool.

THE RUSSIAN CRISIS.

London, Sunday Morning.
Advices from St. Petersburg stale that the Czar is about to start on a yachting cruise, but the course he will take is at pr*s°nt unknown. It is, however, understood that at some point during the voyage he will meet the Kaiser, with whom he will discuss Russia’s policy regarding the peace conference an 1 the terms cf settlement with Japan.

London. Sunday Afternoon.
Later reports from St. Petersburg announce that it is positively affirmed in certain official quarters that the Czar started on his yachting cruise this morning.

CZAR TO MEET KAISER.

London, Sunday Evening.
Reuter’s correspondent confirms report that the Czar has gone to meet the Kaiser, the meeting to take place at Borgo, Finland, on board the Kaiser’s yacht, “ Hohenzollern.”

THE ZEHSTVO CONGRESS.

London, Sunday.
Telegrams from Moscow report that the Zemstvo Congress closed yesterday evening, when arrangements for summoning the next Congress were completed.

The Congress resolved to organize local assemblies in all parts of the Russian Empire for the purpose of discussing the Government’s scheme for rep resen tîftive assembly.

FURTHER TROUBLES EXPECTED.

London, Sunday Evening.
News just received announce that serious disturbances were expected to take place in St. Petersburg yesterday, being six months after “Bloody Sunday,’’January 22nd. It was rumored that the Czar had gone on a sea tr'p through fear of an outbreak.

M. WITTE INTERVIEWS FRENCH PRESIDENT.

London, Sunday.
M. Witte, the Russian peace plenipoten- tiaiy, who is still in Paris, had interviews with President Loubet and Premier Rouvier yesterday.

THE ATTACK ON THE SULTAN OF TURKEY.

London, Sunday.
Telegrams from Constantinople report that it is now officially ascertained that 24 persons were killed and 57 injured by explosion of bomb thrown at the Sultan of Turkey on Friday.

WINNER OF THE KING’S PRIZE.

London, Sunday.
Sergeant Comber, of the East Surrey Volunteers, won the King's Prize.

THE ENGLISH PARLIAMENTARY CRISIS.

London, Sunday.
Mr. Balfour has gone away for the weekend. Politicians are now anxiously awaiting the Premiers’s decision in the House of Commons tomorrow.

THE CHARGES AGAINST CHICAGO BEEF PACKERS.

London, Sunday.
A cable from New York states that Attorney General Moody, speaking at Nabaht, Massachusetts, declared that he believed the charges against eighteen of the largest packers of Chicago were well founded, and that the accused will be brought up for trial during the year.

WIRELESS REPORTS.

Saturday, July 22nd,

5:00 p.m.
In communication with Scaforth Statioi, last signals, 9:00 p.m.

11:30 p.m.
In touch with Rosslare Station (Ireland), until 5:30 a.m. next morning.

Sunday, July 23rd,

6:30 a.m.
Established communication with Roch's Point (Admiralty Station).

10:37 a.m.
In communication with Crookhavcn Wireless Station, transmitting and receiving passengers and official messages until 3:40 p.m., when we flashed good-bye.

Shipping News.

Sunday, July 23rd,

10:50 a.m.
Off Galley Head. Signalled White Star liner SS Cevic, bound west.

7:55 pm
Lat. 51.05 N. Long. 13.20 W. Signalled a Dominion liner bound west.

FROM THE LOG.

Saturday, July 22nd.

• 4:46 p.m. Left Liverpool Landing Stage.
• 5:05 p.m. Rock Lighthouse abeam.
• 5:49 p.m. Bar Lightship abeam.

Sunday, July 23rd.

• 7:08 a.m. Arrived Queenstown, (Roches Point).
• 9:38 a.m. Left Queenstown, (Daunts Rock).
• 12:36 p.m. Fastnet abeam.

DAILY RUNS.

Sunday, July 23rd.

From L’pool Bar L’ship to Queenstown. 228 miles.
From Daunt’s Rock to noon - 53 miles.

WEATHER REPORTS.

Saturday, July 22nd.
Moderate wind and sea, clear weather, cloudy sky.

Sunday, July 23rd.
Moderate to fresh breeze, rough sea, clear weather, cloudy skv.

THERMOMETER.

Sunday, July 23rd.

• 4 a.m. - Air 6o° Sea 59°
• 8 a.m. - Air 63° Sea 61°
• Noon - Air 65° Sea 63°
• 4 p.m. - Air 64° Sea 62°
• 8 p.m. - Air 61° Sea 61°
  

Barometer.

Sunday, July 23rd.

• 4 p.m. - 29.70
• 8 p.m. - 29.72
• Noon - 29-75
• 4 a.m. - 29.80
• 8 a.m. - 29.86

Cunard Line Table of Distances: Liverpool to New York; New York to Liverpool; Liverpool to Boston; and, Boston to Liverpool. GGA Image ID # 1325f967d5

Cunard Line Twin-Screw Steamer RMS Carpathia - Rescue Ship of the RMS Titanic. GGA Image ID # 132609b26d

RMS Caronia of the Cunard Line - 20,000 Tons. GGA Image ID # 1326123609

First Class Dining Room on the RMS Caronia. GGA Image ID # 1326456d29

First Class Drawing Room on the RMS Caronia. GGA Image ID # 13267b67a3

First Class Smoking Room on the RMS Caronia. GGA Image ID # 1326804a1b

First Class Writing Room on the RMS Caronia. GGA Image ID # 13269d7e86

RMS Pannonia of the Cunard Hungarian-American Line. GGA Image ID # 13276b5ce4

RMS Umbria of the Cunard Line, Length: 500 Feet; Beam: 57 Feet, 3 Inches; Tons: 8,127; Horsepower: 14,500. GGA Image ID # 1327839865

Partial List of Advertisers for This Issues of the Cunard Daily Bulletin

• Great Central Railway of England
• J. H. & S. Johnson - Manufacturing Chemists - Liverpool
• William Houghton - Luggage Manufacturer - London
• The Irish Warehouse - Season Novelties - London
• Harris Art Embroideries and Costume Lines, Etc. - Cockermouth, Cumberland
• Prince's Restaurant - Hotel Grill Room - London
• The Orient-Pacific Line - Pleasure Cruises - London
• Collard & Collard - New Grand Pianoforte - London
• Queen's Hotel - Queenstown
• Cadbury's Chocolates
• Viyella High-Class Washing Material
• Mediterranean Yachting Traip - SS Carpathia - Cunard Steam Ship Co., Ltd.
• R. Ewining & Co. Ltd. - Oldest Tea & Coffee Merchants
• Samuel Buckley & Co. - Commission Merchants and Manufacturers' Agents - New York
• Elkington & Co., Ltd. - Goldsmiths, Silversmiths, Jewellers - London
• Liberty Costumes - Picturesque and Fashionable - Regents Street, London
• The Harwich-Hook of Holland
• The Canadian Bank of Commerce - Letters of Credit - London & New York
• Alfred Webb Miles - Gentlemen's Dress of the Best Quality - London
• Bryant & May's Matches - Patent Safety Matches
• Jas. Shoolbred & Co. - General Drapers - London
• Allan Royal Mail Line
• Hill, Thomson & Co. - Wine Merchants
• J. A. Sharwood & Co., Ltd. - "White Label" Worcestershire Sauce - London
• Cunard Line Royal Mail Steamers - From Liverpool to New York & Boston
• Cunard Adriatic & Mediterranean Service
• W. Wingate & Johnston - Shipping Agents - London
• Thos. Meadows & Co. - Shipping, Forwarding, and Passenger Agents
• Colman's Mustard
• Royal Victgoria Hotel - Lakes of Killarney
• Oldfields Limited - Diamond Merchants - Liverpool
• Thos. Cook & Son - Cook's Tours - London & Liverpool

Advertisement - Cunard Mediterranean Yachting Trip - The Magnificent Twin-Screw Passenger Liner "Carpathia," 13,564 Tons. GGA Image ID # 1327cf5975

Advertisement - Liberty Costumes, Picturesque and Fashionable - Regents Street, London. GGA Image ID # 13282cc10d

Advertisement - Harwich-Hook of Holland - Royal British Mail Route to Holland. GGA Image ID # 132834e703

Advertisement - Cunard Line Royal Mail Steamers From Liverpool (via Queenstown) to New York and Boston. GGA Image ID # 13288e4657

Advertisement - Cunard Adriatic & Mediterranean Service. GGA Image ID # 132955e1e6

🚢 Voyage Through Time: Reviewing the Cunard Daily Bulletin of RMS Umbria (24 July 1905)

🔎 Recap & Summary: A Unique Glimpse into Transatlantic Travel

The Cunard Daily Bulletin from 24 July 1905, published onboard the RMS Umbria, offers a fascinating and highly detailed record of early 20th-century ocean travel. As a daily shipboard newspaper, it served as a vital source of news, entertainment, ship updates, and advertisements for first-class passengers crossing the Atlantic.

For teachers, students, genealogists, maritime historians, and social historians, this bulletin is a goldmine of historical information, providing valuable insights into:

• The political and social landscape of 1905, particularly Russia’s turmoil, European affairs, and the American economy.
• The luxury and daily routines aboard an Edwardian ocean liner.
• The role of wireless telegraphy (Marconigrams) in connecting ships to the outside world.
• Genealogical records via the passenger list, providing a direct link to transatlantic migration history.
• Period advertisements, shedding light on consumer trends, elite fashion, and tourism in the early 20th century.

This edition of the Cunard Daily Bulletin acts as a window into an era of grandeur, technological progress, and global change, making it an indispensable resource for understanding the world of transatlantic ocean travel.

🌍 Why This Bulletin is Important for Historians & Educators

📖 For Teachers & Students

• Primary source material that brings ocean travel and early 20th-century global affairs to life.
• Technology & communication—introducing students to Marconi’s wireless telegraphy and its impact on global connectivity.
• Edwardian society & migration studies—providing a lens into who was traveling, why, and how transatlantic migration was documented.

📜 For Genealogists

• The saloon passenger list is an invaluable record for tracing family histories and cross-referencing with Ellis Island and immigration records.
• Provides a rare look into high-society travel, documenting the movement of wealthy industrialists, diplomats, and elites.

⚓ For Maritime Historians

• Navigation details, daily runs, and ship communication logs offer insights into transatlantic crossings before the Titanic era.
• Wireless telegraph reports show how ships maintained real-time communication with the world while at sea.
• Ship design and luxury—providing descriptions of first-class staterooms, dining rooms, and passenger accommodations.

💰 For Social & Economic Historians

• News reports on Russian political unrest, the American economy, and European diplomatic relations showcase the global tensions and financial shifts of 1905.
• Advertisements reveal Edwardian consumer culture, featuring elite fashion brands, ocean liner services, and high-end hotels catering to the wealthy.

📡 Marconigrams: The Role of Wireless News at Sea

A major feature of the Cunard Daily Bulletin was its Marconigram section, which delivered real-time news updates via wireless telegraphy from Poldhu, England.

📢 Key Headlines from the 24 July 1905 Edition

✅ ⚡ The Russian Crisis & the Czar’s Secret Yachting Meeting—The Czar of Russia secretly departs to meet Kaiser Wilhelm II aboard the Hohenzollern in Finland. This event foreshadows major diplomatic changes leading up to the Russo-Japanese Treaty of Portsmouth.

✅ 🗳️ The Zemstvo Congress & Russian Political Unrest—Local Russian assemblies are forming to demand a representative government, signaling the start of major political reforms.

✅ 💣 The Attack on the Sultan of Turkey—A bomb explosion targeting the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire kills 24 and injures 57, highlighting the rising instability in the region.

✅ 🏆 Winner of the King’s Prize Shooting Competition—A celebrated event in British military and sporting history, emphasizing the importance of marksmanship in the Edwardian era.

✅ 🍖 Chicago Beef Packers Charged with Corruption—A major case involving American industrial scandals, foreshadowing the meatpacking industry reforms that would lead to the 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act.

These breaking news stories highlight the political, economic, and social turmoil of the time, offering an immersive historical perspective from the deck of an ocean liner.

🛳️ Maritime Operations & Navigation Logs

The daily runs and weather reports provide valuable data on the speed, efficiency, and challenges of transatlantic crossings.

🚢 Key Maritime Details from the Log

📍 Departure: Liverpool Landing Stage—22 July 1905, 4:46 p.m.

📍 Distance Covered (First Day): 228 nautical miles to Queenstown

📍 Daily Runs: Average of 50-60 nautical miles per log entry

📡 Wireless Communications: Maintained constant contact with European and Atlantic relay stations, signaling with White Star Line vessels and Cunard ships.

This section is crucial for maritime researchers, offering insight into early 20th-century ship speeds, routes, and navigational challenges.

🎭 Shipboard Entertainment: Literature, Poetry & Social Engagements

The Cunard Daily Bulletin wasn’t just about news—it kept passengers entertained with short stories, poetry, puzzles, and literary excerpts.

Highlights from the Entertainment Section:

📖 "A Penitent Confession"—A dramatic short story.

🧩 Puzzle Page for Idle Moments—A favorite among first-class passengers.

🎤 Address by Hon. Joseph H. Choate—A significant speech from an American diplomat, likely discussing U.S.-British relations.

📝 Poetry selections from "Lady Alice" & "The Island"—Providing literary enrichment at sea.

This entertainment section reflects the refined culture of Edwardian ocean travel, demonstrating how passengers spent their leisure time on board.

💼 High-Society Travel: Saloon Passenger List & Advertisements

The passenger list reveals a who’s who of high society, with wealthy individuals, business tycoons, and elite travelers.

Meanwhile, advertisements catered to wealthy transatlantic travelers, featuring:

👗 Luxury fashion brands (Liberty Costumes, Fenwick).

🏨 High-end hotels & resorts (Queen’s Hotel, Killarney).

🎻 Elegant shipboard accommodations (RMS Caronia’s First-Class Writing & Smoking Rooms).

🛳️ Elite cruise & tour offerings (Cunard Mediterranean Yachting Trips).

These ads offer an intimate glimpse into Edwardian consumer culture, showing what wealthy travelers valued and purchased during their voyages.

📌 Final Thoughts: Why This Bulletin Matters

The Cunard Daily Bulletin from 24 July 1905 is a powerful historical document that provides:

📜 A firsthand look at life aboard the RMS Umbria.

📡 Wireless telegraph news reports from around the world.

🛳️ Navigation logs and maritime operations for transatlantic crossings.

💰 Economic and social trends through advertisements & fashion updates.

📖 A primary source for researchers, educators, and genealogy enthusiasts.

This bulletin preserves a world on the brink of great changes, from the Russian Revolution to the rise of global industrial powers, all while documenting the golden era of luxury ocean travel.🚢📜😊