Death Toll Rises From General Slocum Steamship Fire
New York reports describe a disaster when the excursion steamer General Slocum carrying about two thousand people caught fire off Manhattan shoreline. Scores of women and children perished as the vessel burned and collisions with river currents and rocks hindered rescue efforts. Capt. Van Schack steered toward North Brothers Island as flames consumed the three decks and life preservers worsened the panic. Emergency crews and Massasoit and other boats recovered bodies while hospitals and ambulances stood by on shore.
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Scene of riot and bloodshed in Colorado
Early reports describe a deadly disaster in a Colorado pass with raging flames in the hull of a vessel. Chief Crocker estimates 400 to 500 dead and many injured including most of the crew, with three children’s bodies seen hanging over the rail. Corpses feared in the hull as flames continue to burn.
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Slocum Disaster Eyewitness Account and Rescue
Captain Van Schack describes the fire panic on the General Slocum as passengers, many with babies, crowded the deck and stairs. He beached the boat after flames spread, then swam ashore as hoses failed and rescuers worked with fire boats to recover bodies along the Sound shore and North Brother Island. The Knickerbocker Steamboat Co owned the Slocum, with Capt. Vanshack as master. the ship carried 2,500 and was inspected with required life-saving equipment onboard.
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Kasay Times
Harlem River
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New York Hare
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Japanese Mine Layer Report From Port Arthur Action
Admiral Togo reports a torpedo flotilla laid mines near Port Arthur on the night of the 13th and returned safely. Earlier, near Sham Ping Tai, Japanese ships repelled a cruiser and destroyers sortie, with no damage. Separately, Chicago notes the Republican National Committee begins work with a meeting at Coliseum, honoring Mrs Hanna and Quay.
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