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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1915
Page
8
Authorities pursue six investigations into the Eastland wreck with rival factions delaying harmony. Police seize papers aboard the Bastland while the captain defends himself as the state’s attorney vows full disclosure and Redfield takes personal command of the inquiry.
The Eastland was certified for 2000 passengers but inflated to 2500. Overloading caused a sinking with about 1200 lives lost. Extra tickets at 75 cents each earned $375, while the value of lives is calculated at 31. Amounts reflect a grim estimate of disaster costs.
Chicago reports revised Eastland tolls with 819 identified and 413 still missing, total 1 239. Recovery slowed until the wreck is raised as nets on bridges fail to pull more bodies from the river. Six investigations loom over who is to blame amid political confusion.
Publican and Mayor factions clash as Attorney Hoyne leads another probe not aligned with federal officials under Secretary Red Geld. Police confiscate Eastland papers, coroner demands them, and officials proceed with investigations. Captain Pederson denies overload blame while Erikson seeks immunity and federal inspectors prepare grand jury testimony. Dredging continues as plans for joint coroner police state and federal cooperation unfold. One more body is identified Mrs Fern Lee Rubin.
Mrs. Louis N. Trinkle aged 56 died after a short illness at home of her daughter in Sweet Gum. Heart trouble listed as cause. Survived by husband and three daughters and a son, all residents of the county. Remains of John W. Tibbetts shipped for burial in Letts Corner after being found dead. Salathiel E. O’Neal trustee deals with Dupont Cemetery acreage for four hundred dollars. Police Lt Becker’s execution delayed for appeal. Oil strikers at Bayonne vote to resume work.
German submarines sink seven ships including the Harbo and several trawlers. all crews saved. Ambassador Page opens an inquiry into the Leelanaw sinking and Washington withholds the British neutral trade note until the next American note is received. British casualties total 331,100 with 14,000 officers. Berlin says it will await the American note before replying to Wilson's third communication.
Lincoln Davis thirteen son of ex County Prosecutor John W Davis died from a scalp wound after a horse frightened and threw him in the street. Funeral services were held at the local Methodist church with interment in the city cemetery. Mrs Louisa Kraut to become a seamstress at Cragmont starting Thursday after appointments by Superintendent Milligan. She previously worked at Central Hospital Indianapolis the Claypool Hotel and the Palmer House in Chicago.
Last night two sternwheel excursion boats the Homer Smith from Vevay and the City of Louisville from Louisville collided near Carrollton and again in the chute below Vevay. Passengers panicked but no injuries were reported. The Homer Smith carried about 1,000 passengers from Vevay and both boats suffered light damage.
Neighboring cities including Jeffersonville New Albany Seymour Columbus Edinburg Franklin Greensburg Shelbyville Rushville Connersville Lawrenceburg Aurora and Osgood have improved areas with vitrified brick pavements. Browns town plans to set a contract for 17 squares of modern streets on August 9th. Modern streets reflect the spirit of the times and loyalty to Madison.
President Wilson abandons golf to focus on international issues with Germany Britain and Mexico. Cornish dispatch notes Wilson will devote himself to correspondence and reports as he confronts mounting diplomatic tensions.
An explosion at the United Coal mine in Christopher Illinois kills eight and many more. Eight are dying and about fifty are injured with around one hundred miners at work at the time. four escaped unharmed. Victims suffered severe burns.
Nashville Tennessee enters a new phase as Chancellor Allison places the city under a receiver amid a long running municipal dispute. The action marks a decisive resolution to a protracted tangle over city affairs.
Bethlehem Steel, leading war stock, jumped 38 points today. Indiana reports 83,000 auto owners registered in 1915, up from 65,000 in 1914, with Jefferson county noting early registrations by Harry Lemen and Roy C. Buchanan. Remington workers may strike again Thursday.
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