Disaster Stricken Steamer Eastland Sinks in Chicago River
Hundreds witness a fatal capsizing as the Eastland overturns while dockside crowds flood the riverfront. Women, children among the dead, while rescuers race to pull survivors from the water and debris. Officials probe ballast and tug actions as identification of victims proceeds.
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Cainn
Theodore
Mhendore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Water Street
Chicago
Event Produce
Commission - Nrins
Survivors recount Eastland disaster aboard crowded excursion boat
Witnesses describe chaos as the steamer listed and capsized while carrying Western Electric employees bound for Michigan City. Fireboats and police rescued over a hundred, with 2000 to 3900 aboard. many women and children were among the drowning and injuries.
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Glory
Lark Street
Gillory
Dele
Cahing
Sac
Sient
Kangphude
Viet
Cauht
Policemaon
Henry H. Lesiver
Tigsi
John Morey
Western Electric Company
Morey
Haber
Streal Commission
Fie
Death list of the Eastland disaster identified
A Chicago article lists names of known dead from the Eastland disaster, naming Mrs Paulina Vantak Kasper Ahixn Roy Peterson Caroline M. Detapila Arhng Detamble B. W. Schaefer and many others. It recounts rescue efforts at Chicago street bridge, passengers saved by lifeboats, life preservers, and workers from Inspector McCurry’s team assisting in the disaster response.
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H. Garner
A. Dorberman
Dora Schroth
Cabrid Afpe
Emily PLC
Ckejo
G. W'Ginley
MILLE
Hei Sabina Suilgety
Torin Ols
A Vaswwoskt
Allen
A. Hank Johnson
Anna Rudolph
Roman Slowensht
Josep IL FH
William Siegiemann Geurge B. Schmid
Edward Akice
Ibohrow Beel JR
Chester G. Fostle
Vand Shriezyn
Clark Allele
Michael Rowetis
Hnil Spnke
Walter Pitaznick
A. Broch
Ignaz Jacobwiset
Oorger Buczkowskkl
Pauline Zaterka
William Jfirgman
Schinta
Mabel Sharper
Wassenswor Tummas Robinson
Ignn Sallwasser
Robert Doll
Christian Sty SlAtery Urge
Aye
Cathahing Sten Dan
Lesther
Chirk Street
Ted
Charlie
Plamensdon
Lusitania
Aix
Dorks
Hastland
Ft 41
McCurry
Fhe Bastchurd
Tulet
Joe Broxsk
Grand Jury Assay Probe In Indiana Transport Case
CHICAGO July 24 Grand Jury investigating was forecast when Walter Greenebaum venerable manager of the Indiana Transportation Company, chief chartered the Eastland for the outbound summoned in the state's attorney's office and questioned by State's Attorney Hayne. The Eastland had a near-disaster eight years earlier when a commission between Chicago and South Haven Michigan halted a potential catastrophe as ballast was loaded and passengers were moved to the opposite side to avert disaster.
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Chicago
Walter,. Greenebaum
Indiana Transportation Company
Haslland
Ststers
Hayne
Eastland
South Haven
Mich
Eastland steamer built 1903 in excursion service
The Eastland, 285 by 38 by 23 feet with 1218 tonnage, built 1903 for Bastland Navigation of Cleveland, served Chicago and Cleveland excursion runs to South Haven and Be Jesus, Michigan, later remodeled and restarted on Chicago run to Be J es onh Michigan. It was reputed as a fast excursion boat with a top speed of 21 miles per hour.
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Sore
Theodore Hoenvelt
Hadiex
Theodore Hoosevelt
Rysuschater
Chicago
Eastland
Bastland Navigation Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Routh Heaven
Mich
Relatives of Victims aboard Chicago Excursion Boat
F. Pentinian of San Antonio may help identify relatives among the officials aboard the Chicago excursion boat that capsized near Clark Street. Robert J. Fen tma and Rudolf Wardel are named relatives. wardell is connected to Western Electric. The incident left several injured, some seriously, as the vessel overturned in a crowded scene.
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F. Pentinian
San Antonio
Chicago
Robert J. Fentma
Rudolf Wardel
Hardel
Wardell
Mr. Reutitosn
Chisage
Hardelis
Fensmin
U S Troops Ordered to Stop Firing Across Line
Washington reports drastic orders from General Funston to halt firing along the Mexican border. Carranza and Villa have been notified that the United States will use force to prevent incursions into American territory if neutrality is violated. Troops occupy Nogales area. Naco remains a flashpoint amid disputes between Villa and Carranza forces.
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Washington
Tunvtens
Carrien
Villa
Beott
Battin
Vern Grimany
Carranzauly
Villatroona
Nogulex
Ciraway
Noco
Funston
United States
Mexico
Ciclis
Serena
Menec
Moexico
Demand for Freedom of the Seas by United States
The United States insists on freedom of the seas and neutral rights amid German submarine actions. It argues substantial safeguards for neutral powers must govern retaliation and naval warfare, urging Germany to disavow attacks on neutral or civilian ships and to respect established legal principles. The statement emphasizes steadfast U.S. resolve to defend citizens and seek cooperation with Germany toward reestablishing lawful conduct in wartime at any cost.
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United States
Andstane
Fem
Humale
Att Hewack
Shea
Pe Linsteld
Sfadls
Ict
Not Published in Berlin on submarine war notes
Berlin reports a continued submarine warfare stance with no restraint likely. Count Ernest van Beventlow in Tages Zeitung asserts no matter what the note contains, submarine warfare will remain unrestricted, reflecting German persistence amid Allied diplomacy uncertainties.
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Berlin
London
Ernest’ van Beventlow
Tages Zeitung
Fighting at Laredo Continues as Troops Clash in Heat
Laredo Tex July 24 Fighting between Teamala and Villa Ger cis continued yesterday with losses on both Carranza and Vila factions. The battle, ongoing for a week, caused significant casualties and drew in tense actions as troops exchanged positions near the front.
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Laredo
Tex
Teamala
Villa Gercis
Carranza
Vila
Unclear historical note hints at German status and US talks
Fragmentary text suggests Count von Nevastuiawrls and an American notice content could impede talks between Washington and Berlin. The readable fragments imply potential diplomatic discussions but lack concrete details or dates.
Strong Words in London Diplomacy Debate
London July 2 A Westwiser Gusette opinion piece weighs how diplomacy words shape actions without breaking conventions. It analyzes interpretation limits and warns that rhetoric may reassert prior policy while avoiding explicit shifts in stance.
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London
Westwiser Gusette
America
Germainy
Fainting in Water Saved by Husband in Boat Incident
Arm Lillian Roche fainted while in deep water aboard a launch boat and was rescued by her husband. She was revived with the Shelley-Loring Company apparatus and taken to her sister’s home after partial heart exhaustion. Mrs Roche recovered fully, with Mr and Mrs Roche accompanied by friends to the pool.
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Lillian Roche
Witu
Antonle Rlygr
Boutselle
eeRen
Beverly
Bauzas
Boulemud
Shelley-Laring Company
Tedhe
Balyrreay
Reche
Tayhe
Obituary notices for S W Kins and Mrs J E Prochnow
Two obituaries from San Antonio area: S W Kins died at 7 oclock in a local hospital after moving to the city from Rusk where he farmed. survived by his widow with body held at Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company awaiting funeral orders. Mrs J E Prochnow, 28, died Friday afternoon at a local hospital. she leaves a husband, one son Fred Frochnaw, a mother in New Jersey, four sisters including Mrs W B Cary of Houston and brothers Arthur and Watee Garlingaans. body held at Waters Undertaking Company pending relatives instructions.
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Sing—S. W. Kins
Fr. King
San Antonio
Rusk
Shelley-Loring = Undertaking Company
J. ER. Proch
Nam
Oeloc
Hoss Pital
Fred Frochnaw
Julius Smith
New Jersey
W. B. Cary
Houstorr
Arthur
Wattee Garlingaans
Beane Heid
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al Gye
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Western Fleche Company
Michigan City
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Se. Joseph Transportation Company
Wottom
Charles Carland
Sayin
Theodore Roosevelt
Catv
Paulina Vantak
Jenry Vantak
Vantale
South Water Street Commission District
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Auymobiles
Thayer
Matty
Thelen
William Thoyer
Moe
Thoyer
Tlarry
Holden Helen
Mr Thoyer
Midh
Auestion
Crowdel
Wardand
Tall
Lowes
Powis
Fiat
Isi
Harry Pedeenem
Benton Harbor
Amiely
Npver
Alvert Wyckoit
Watulag
William Barrett
Emmett. O'Donnell
Berwyn
Myer
W. I. Greenburnt
Tha| Mndiana ‘Transportation Company
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Michigan Ciy
Petoskey
Egosovelt
Racine
Shay Road
Seo
Minstiand
Goles
Misa Lottie
Sterling Guia i Tl
Grand Jury Asay Probe
Fentiniaa
Exestland
Tron
Udev Kinn Tooms
North
Clark
Galapaed
Watt
New York
T. Y. Poa
Covernor Curransa
Naco
Generald Milla
Callens
Calles
Wilix Kopps
Stexleo
Callesehonlé
Agua Prieix
Maytorena
Nogales
Cananea
Towh
Neco
Carranae
Hl. ‘Tha
Villaforexs
Hebel
Senate
Scott
Vill
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Maytereza
Naso
Triesdy
JU. S
Garren
Via Worees
Toni Santonis
Hastiana
Sterling Gum
Point Sun
Peeranit — Ag
Sperry
Ion
Germany
Count von Neveutiaw
Berti
Nirs
L. C. Roche
Shelley-Loring
Adyae Pearce Hebingan Undertaking Company
Hew
Ourent
State Bank & Trust Company
The State Bank @ Trust Co
Guaranty Fund Bank
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