Gilchrist Transp. Co. v. 110,000 Bushels of No. 1 Northern Wheat

HAZEL, District Judge.

The libel in this cause was filed against the cargo of the City of Genoa to recover $7,500 for salvage compensation. The alleged services were rendered by the libelant’s steamer Mecosta and crew in extinguishing a fire on the steamer City of Genoa on the 30th day of September, 1901. The disaster occurred about 30 miles west of Long Point, on Lake Erie, and continued from 8 o’clock in the evening to 3 o’clock the next morning. The facts as disclosed by the hearing are not denied. No testimony was given by respondents. The City of Genoa and the salvor, the Mecosta, were…