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Detroit Free Press
May 10, 1916

(died in sinking of the S. R. Kirby)

              LYLE BLASSDELL, son of Mr. and Mrs. EMERALD BLASSDELL,
            169 Maybury Grand avenue, was employed as a watchman on the
            ill-fated vessel, and has been a follower of the lakes since
            a lad. Beginning his career at the age of 16, as cabin boy
            on one of the Detroit & Cleveland Navigation company's 
            steamers, he had worked up to the position of assistant
            steward. Two years ago he left the passenger service and had
            since worked with Captain GIRARDIN. He was with him on the
            Harvey H. Brown last season and continued with him this year
            on the Kirby.
            
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