14 Feb 1907
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1907
Page
1
Survivors describe the Larchmont disaster on February 13 with men and women fighting for lifeboats on the deck. Women were knocked down in the rush. three officers went down helping passengers. More bodies recovered by schooners as shore patrols search for remains.
The report lists survivors and bodies identified from the Larchmont disaster. It records total recovered bodies not yet identified and counts of people aboard the ship at the time, with figures likely partial due to damaged or incomplete records.
Weather forecast for Boston and nearby areas calls for Thursday to be fair and warmer with light snow in the north and fair in the south. Friday will be fair but colder with brisk southwest winds.
Captain McVey commander of the steamer Larchmont tells reporters in Providence that his lifeboat was likely among the first to depart the sinking ship. He says a seaman severed the davit rope on the hurricane deck but he stayed by the vessel until she disappeared below the waves.
The Boston Cape Cod and New York Canal Company invites sealed bids by March 28 1907 for construction of a ship canal from Monument River at Buzzards Bay through Bourne and Sandwich to Barnstable Bay with works and approaches. Bond of 750000 required. check 75000 for bid. bids handled by Mr Robert K Tomlin at 43 Tremont Boston. Company reserves right to reject all proposals. project overseen by Joint Board of Railroad and Harbor and Land Commissioners.
Providence February 13 10 p m revised list of missing includes Nathan L Adelman Providence Pilot John Anson Providence Morris Barenholtz Boston Massachusetts Captain Emma Becklund Salvation Army Worcester Robert Bigg ard Worcester James Blackwood Ashton R I Harry Bonce Providence Jacob Bonce Providence John Campbell North Smithfield R I Acquit Carmonty New York John Carroll assistant engineer Fairhaven Mass William Carroll assistant pur-
Block Island reports three officers, possibly including spare pilot George Wyman, gave their lives helping women and securing life belts as the Joy liner sank. Survivors recall these men below decks guiding passengers while others waited for death, with names still unconfirmed.
The list includes James Chabot of Pawtucket Rhode Island Benjamin Cohen of Providence Evan Critchelow of Providence Thomas Cullen of Pawtucket Cadet Mehn Cedarholm of Salvation Army Lynn Massachusetts Angele Cipplella of Providence.
More snow is coming but it will not interfere with the Boston and Worcester Trolley Air Line. Cars leave Park Square every 15 minutes serving Pawtucket Providence Woonsocket and nearby areas.
An old ad promotes Royal Arms Scotch Whiskey and Sanford's Ginger as healthful remedies. It urges quitting whiskey for everyday ills and touts Sanford's Ginger as ten times more effective, framing Royal Arms as widely obtainable.
Survivors recount brutal scenes as the Larchmont wreck leaves many dead or injured. Folly and bravado among officers are questioned while three unnamed officers sacrifice themselves to save women and children. The tale includes Fred Hiergsell’s escape and Morris Feldman’s bid to save his wife Bertha.
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