Heroic Night Aboard Larchmont as 15 Companions Die
Harris Feldman of New York recalls saving his wife Bertha during the Larchmont disaster off Block Island. The Kentucky sank in two pieces as waves claimed 14 survivors from 30 to 35 aboard. Fred Hiergsell, 16, Richmond Hill. Oliver Janvier, 21, Providence. and other witnesses describe chaos, fights for boats, frostbite, and near death before rescue by the Elsie and life savers.
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Block Island
R. I
Harris Feldman
New York
Bertha
Sadie Galub
Larchmont
Kentucky
Feldman
Harry
Black Sea
East Ninety-ninth Street
Fred Hiergsell
Richmond Hill
Long Island
Post
Oliver Janvier
Montgomery Street
Providence
David D. Fox
New Jersey
James van
West Indies
Lewis McFarland
Wilmington
N. C
Mr. Feldman
Van
Dead Larchmont Victims Laid Aboard the Kentucky
On February 13 at Block Island the steamer Kentucky ferried 49 bodies from the Larchmont disaster to Providence. Most victims were frozen in grotesque poses, some still encased in ice, while undertakers prepared them for burial. Survivors include Sadie Gallup of Block Island and Harry Ieccles of Pawtucket.
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Block Island
Larchmont
Kentucky
J. C. Champlin
Fester Gray
Providence
Spee
McVey
Gray
Oscar Young
Harry Iecles
Pawtucket
Freectes
Fall River
New York
Sadie Gallup
Sandy Point
Sam LaCombe
Miss Gallup
Minot Street
Boston
H. D. Molson
Toy Line
Official Investigation Into Wreck Cause Opens Tomorrow
Providence reports the inquiry into the Larchmont collision with the Harry Knowlton will begin in New London at 11 o'clock with hulls inspector W E Withey presiding. Captain Haley and Knowlton crew are subpoenaed to testify on navigation fault. liability matters are not in scope.
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Providence
Larchmont
Harry Knowlton
New London
United States Steamboat Inspector
W. E. Withey
Quonochontaug
Haley
Knowlton
Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil Originated for Homes and Rail
Dr Porter, a railroad surgeon, spent years studying practical remedies for cuts burns bruises and skin injuries. He created a household surgical dressing named Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil aimed at simple application and scientific treatment of minor to serious skin issues.
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Porter
Dr Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil Featured
The passage explains antiseptics defend against infection by cleansing wounds. It highlights Dr Porter the Old Railroad Surgeon and his Dr Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil as a unique remedy that penetrates and cleanses wounds, destroys septic matter, and reaches the seat of skin troubles.
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Porter
Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil
Healing oil described as an efficient skin remedy that cleanses and protects, forming an oily film to relieve pain and inflammation. Promoted as a household surgical dressing for injuries and sores, produced by Dr Porter, once a railroad surgeon, now widely sold by druggists.
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Porter
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