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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1904
Page
4
New York June 15. The East River steamer General Slocum disaster prompted numerous acts of heroism and self sacrifice as rescuers on tugs and boats battled to save women and children. The death toll, already large, likely would have been far higher without their bravery and devotion.
A fragmented listing shows counts of those aboard the excursion boat including adult congregation members, Sunday school pupils, strangers, crew, and musicians totaling 1625. The text presents several grouped categories but lacks fuller context or narrative.
Peter Tremble the deckhand was arrested by police after recounting a shipboard fire on the Third Street dock run. He said he helped fight the blaze, distributed life preservers, jumped overboard, clung to a paddle wheel blade, and escaped as panic surged among passengers.
A frenzied New York crowd gathers at the city morgue on East Twenty sixth Street after rumors say the dead from North Brother Island and other places will be brought in. As the Massasoit docked with eight corpses, removal slowed, autopsy space filled, and the scene inside grew harrowing as misidentifications surfaced among grieving relatives.
Firemen Plate and Bean of the New York fire department swam to the wreck and saved several persons. One woman grabbed Plate and almost dragged him under, but Acting Battalion Chief Winters of the Fourteenth Battalion helped pull them into a boat.
A woman clutched a baby in lifeless arms as bodies were recovered. The left hand held a black satchel containing a St. Mark's Lutheran Church envelope with the name Miss Rohme. Coupons labeled Five Cents and about $3 in silver were found in the purse. It is believed the satchel bearer acted as treasurer selling coupons on board Fidelity.
A small field of grand thoroughbreds will race tomorrow at Sheepshead Bay for the $20,000 Suburban handicap at one and a quarter miles. The Eastern turfmen expect The Picket cannot repeat Brooklyn handicap victory, while Irish Lad goes to the post as public favorite.
A birthday party was tendered to Mrs David Donaldson at 27 Holworthy Street Cambridge. Mr Hobbs of Worcester on behalf of the company presented Mrs Donaldson with a handsome music cabinet.
New York dispatch describes the East River disaster’s worst moment with frantic mothers attempting to rescue children, many giving their lives. Women acted with panic, men trampled passengers, and reunions proved impossible as the crowd faced a deadly choice.
Councilman John D. Cadogan of Ward 4 rejects graft allegations in Charlestown parade permit case. He explains a June sub committee reviewed applications, denied one non bona fide vendor, and asserts no money changed hands. Cadogan challenges claims as false and vows proof. Alderman Quigley and clerk Dever signed permits, showing legitimacy.
A testimonial extols Dr Miles Heart Cure and Nervine as the fast remedy for heart trouble, claiming illness will worsen without treatment and that early use can stop progress. The writer cites Rev. W. A. Robins of Port Elgin Ontario, alleging two months of severe trouble followed by recovery after taking the remedies, and guarantees satisfaction or money back.
In New York on June 15 a harrowing scene unfolded as the General Slocum approached North Brother Island Beach. Passengers describe care workers tossing children overboard while others clung to the hull, jumping overboard as exhaustion and panic set in. Many children who could swim fought to stay afloat amid the chaos and rising fear.
The President telegraphs heartfelt condolence to Reverend Haas and his congregation in New York dated June 15. He signs the message Theodore Roosevelt and extends sympathy to the church and its members.
Lillian T Ellis daughter of James Ellis of Dorchester and Thomas J Middleton of South Boston were married at St. Margaret's Church Dorchester last evening. The bride was attended by her sister May F Ellis. Best man was Herbert A Gilman. Ceremony by Rev William A Ryan.
The General Slocom, an old triple deck excursion boat, caught fire amidships between Hell Gate and East One Hundred and Thirty-eighth Street in the East River New York. Victims included women and children from St Mark's Church and Sunday school. many burned others leapt overboard in panic. The likely cause was overheated boiler packings.
In a Denver message dated June 15 Governor James H. Peabody states Colorado is not at war with organized labor or the American Federation of Labor. He condemns the Western Federation of Miners for endorsing socialist principles and for coercion, intimidation, dynamiting, and assassination, asserting these actions harm the commonwealth.
About 500 people attended the commencement in Porter Hall as Dean Cobb presided and Hon Joseph Bennett awarded degrees in the absence of ill president George M Hobbs. Major Azel Ames spoke on The Tomorrow of Medicine with Dr J S Flagg also addressing. Alfred Bonneville received a surgical instruments prize. others listed with special awards for North End Dispensary service and general excellence. A reception followed in Howe Hall at 6.
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