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Newspaper
Wakefield Advocate
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1915
Page
2
Chicago July 26 a crowded steamship Eastland capsized turning on its side near shore. An estimated 1,200 to 1,500 fatalities, with 560 unaccounted. Rescue under way as investigations by federal and local authorities probe blame and safety lapses aboard the vessel.
The Eastland crisis unfolds as inspectors claimed legal passenger limits were exceeded, with reports of up to 3,700 aboard. Rescue efforts flood the riverfront assisted by General Manager W. K. Greenebaum and police, firemen, and volunteers. Bodies recovered, morgues opened, and divers search the hull while families mourn and seek loved ones.
Chicago reports survivors recalling the Eastland disaster. Fireman Louis Schweichert finds his 12 year old daughter Louise among the drowned, a Shriner George Price fights to save others, and workers from the city bureau recall rescuing passengers. Witnesses describe raging panic, frantic struggles for a lone ventilator, and acts of bravery as the ship capsized.
A historical report outlines the Eastland disaster context with conflicting inspections. It notes certificates permitting 2500 passengers contrasted with lower effective limits and invokes maritime safety rules on life boats stability.
An excerpt from William L. Bodine's annual compulsory education report warns that overcrowded lake excursion boats endanger life on weekends and holidays. He urges abandoning lake excursions for vacation schools to prevent a disaster in Chicago.
In Borneo a peculiar feature is that it acts as a vast game preserve. The white inhabitants including government officials planters and business men have little time to hunt. As a result elephants and rhinoceroses roam freely and are a nuisance to rubber and coconut estates by destroying young trees.
A memorandum penned on an almanac was validated as a will at Holcomb North Dakota, and the document disposed of seven thousand five hundred dollars according to the writing.
The mother of William Siegman, a 25 year old Eastland victim and Western Electric machinist, cut her California trip short after a mysterious premonition. She warned him to be careful as he boarded the boat. Siegman, known as a good swimmer, was identified by his mother at Central Undertaking.
Ludington reports Fort Leavenworth signal corps arriving at Lincoln Fields to instruct students in wireless heliograph semaphore and wigwag signaling. Cadillacs rain halts forest fires. fires damage Wexford and Kalkaska counties this week. Bal loonist Ted Sweet nearly drowned after parachute escape. balloon sank in deep water off Muskegon. August review of Muskegon city assessment roll postponed due to Orlando Barnes hospital confinement. Bay City guest Howard West loses left eye in rifle accident involving a girl. Tuberculosis day set for August 20 to fund statewide anti tuberculosis drive. Newberry reports no foot and mouth disease signs near the livestock office. Jackson burglar caught after family returns from church. Battle Creek weed ordinance actions urged as example. Monroe man charged with serious assault. multiple arrests follow. Akron child decapitated by rope loop during hay delivery. Alpena teen confession helps clear fires mystery. two men released. Menominee cattle disease identified as black leg. high mortality, vaccination advised. Dowagiac laborer labeled leper. county fights care duties. Kalamazoo auto mishap near Gull Lake leaves four lightly hurt.
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