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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1847
Page
2
Eyewitness narration describes the Porter and Chesapeake collision on Lake Erie. Captain Thomas and crew recount helm changes, damage to the Porter bow, and rescues as the Chesapeake backed away and sank the Porter.
Reports from the Chesapeake and Porter collision say 12 to 15 may have perished. Owners neglected life boats and preservers. the Chesapeake was old and ill prepared. Bradbury's account criticizes officers and crew for cowardice and reckless conduct during the disaster. New York election notes indicate Locos won appeals judges with large margins.
A Chesapeake wreck drives four men to cling to a table in the sea. George Van Doren is swept under and drowns after hours of struggle. A. M. Stem W. H. Higgins and Mr. Steele survive until rescued, with valuables lost and clothing left behind as dawn nears.
The Niagara and Europe projects advance rapidly and will launch in months. On May 16 on the Belgian National Railway between Verviers and Brussels, the royal train collided with another. A car was smashed, two royal escort officers were badly hurt with broken ribs, while the Queen was uninjured.
The Cambria arrived Boston with Europe news. Liverpool flour prices fell to 44s per barrel from 42s, with a prior drop since May 39. American wheat at 10s 6d per 70 lbs, corn down to 52s. Daniel O Connell died in Genoa on May 15. His heart to Rome, body to Ireland. English finances improving as Bank discounts rise and bullion increases.
From Lake Superior News we report a hazardous descent of nine travelers including Dr Hugh Prouty of Monroeville Ohio who perished in the falls. Others were rescued with Prouty’s fate and the fate of Riches and Flynn still undetermined.
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