Five Die In Potomac Regatta Launch Disaster
Ten men and four women drowned when the Recreation capsized during the Potomac regatta near Georgetown. Four others were rescued. Bodies were recovered, identified, and taken to the Georgetown police station as crews worked against strong currents. The Recreation, owned by Dr. Charles A. Stewart and Dr. Charles W. Wagner, sank after striking the mill stream current near Thirty third Street as races continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirty-third Street
Potomac River
Georgetown
J Hersent Coates
McKeusport
Pittsburg
William Smith
Ninth Street
Hazel Heiser
O Street
Llll Dreyfus
Joseph Dreyfus
Berth’ Pauel
Dreyfus
Andrew J Woush
Asheville
Charl H Blumer
North Capitol
J Geudag Smith
Grant Street
John Waldman Jr
New York Aveniue
Helen B Mooke
Siewart
Woule
Wagner
Stewart
Wynlfe
Lederer
Talbot
Mystic
Charles A. Stewart
Charles W. Wagner
Q Street
Bode
Aqueduct Bridge
Jordan
Sergt
Hartigan
Warren
Parham
Pearson
Hoffman
Bloom
Custer
Linder
Davis
Furr
Frank Burrows
Potomac Street
River
Maj. Sylvester
Recovery of Bodies After River Race Tragedy
Prompt police, harbor forces and Maj Sylvester directed the rapid recovery of ten bodies after an accident at the river race course. Vigilant, carrying Maj and Mrs Sylvester, led the response and was joined by Lieut Jordan and shore crews. A crowd watched as rescuers moved along the Virginia side near Cissel’s mill before securing the scene and retrieving victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Reynolds
Columbia Boathouse
Perry and
Passano
Harbor
Tivoli
Furr, Burrows
Sergt
Bede
Lieut
Jordan
Commodore Sutton
Maj
Sylvester
Maj. Sylvester
Atta
Mrs. Sylvester
Cissel’s Mill
Potomac Street
Cormibie Boathouse
Statements to Coroner Describe Unavoidable Boat Sinking
Dr. L W Glazebrook deputy coroner says the disaster was an unavoidable accident with no one to blame An inquest will be held at the District morgue at 10 o clock tomorrow He investigated immediately gathering statements from owners Dr Wagner and Dr Stewart aboard the Recreation at Georgetown channel and Thirteenth Street locations as Lieut Jordan and others observed The primary account is presented by Dr Wagner with Dr Stewart concurring The report includes details of launch ownership and the sequence of events leading to the sinking
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Heiser
Sylvester
Miss Heiser
Mias Heiser
Deiud
Seventh Precinct Patreal
Morgue
Vigilant
Seventh Precinct
Schneider
Augustus Forsberg
Forsberg & Murray
J. Herbert Coules
Glazebrook
City of
Nevitt
Whicch
L. W. Glazebrook
Post
Dr. Wagner
Dr. Stewart
Jordan
Wagner
Stewart
Turkey Gives Way in US Turkey Demands Case
The United States and Turkey reached a settlement on rights of American citizens in Turkey. Leishman pressed for immediate relief for about 300 American-supported schools and institutions. the Porte agreed to a 25,000 dollar payment for land at Myrna. The American squadron will stay at Smyrna as diplomatic talks continue. The Beirut incident matters were resolved in principle, with further formal notices to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Turkey
United States
Leishman
Tevfik Pasha
Letshman
Tewfik Pasha
Porte
Beirut
Gmyrna
Smyrna
Jewell
Paris
Naby Bey
Naby Hey
St. Petersburg
The
Bourse Gazette
Near East
Russia
State Department
Admiral Jewell
Attempted death by own action aboard La Touraine
Emile Hirshfeld a 38 year old San Francisco jeweler, booked from Paris on the La Touraine, attempted suicide with a razor aboard ship near New York harbor. He was severely injured, in unstable condition, with a note citing fear of insanity and lack of health. His mother and brother in San Francisco were informed. brother traveled to meet him in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Benger
Emile Hirshfeld
San Francisco
la Touraine
Havre
Tirshfeld
Hirshfeld
Rembval
Emilé Hirshfeld
Sutter Street
Paris
Hlirshfeld
Albert
Boston Lodging House Tragedy Ends in Murder and Suicide
Mrs Ada Richardson wife of a Methaed farmer was stabbed to death in a South End lodging house by William Clark who fled. Clark later died at Lawrence General Hospital from knife wounds and paris green poison after fleeing toward Methuen. He was found dying in underbrush near his father’s home. The motive remains unknown though 75 is noted among her effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Ada Richardson
Methaed
South End
William
Clark
Richardson
Lawrence
Mass
Paris Green
Wiliam S. Clark
Lawrence General Hospital
Methuen
Society Woman Murdered in Whitestone Woods
The body of a New York society woman, possibly Mrs Kath leen Barry Vottler, was found in Whitestone woods. Expensive attire and signs of a struggle marked the scene. The victim, about forty, had been dead weeks with a neck twisting restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Vottler
Long Island Woods
New York
Kathleen Barry Vottler
Whitestone
Weil
Gas Tanks in Flames Averted Explosion in New York
Dramatic fire at Consolidated Gas Company works in Harlem on Aug 13 nearly caused a catastrophic explosion. Firefighters prevented disaster as flames enveloped a 209 foot diameter tank rising 320 feet. Panic drove residents, especially Italians, to flee blocks, while police and priests calmed crowds. No explosion occurred after a 45 minute battle, with Deputy Chief Dougherty praising the crew’s courage amid near death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Consolidated Gas Company
Furst Avenue
110Th
101Th Streets
4Th Street
Willis Avenue Bridge
Central Park
Second Avenue
First Avenue
120Th Street
Pior
112Th Street
Re Department
Dougherty
Chicago
New Jersey
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Cortland Street
Lena Nodratonake
Ten Drowned in the Potomac and Other Updates
An issue index lists items across sections including a drowning incident in the Potomac. It also mentions political notes, international topics, and editorials. Sports items feature regatta results and a golf/social page. Additional notes cover real estate, society, theater, and women’s topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac
Turkey
New York
Taft
Philippines
Judge Parker
St. Louis
Japan
Canada
International Club For Women
Harrison
Germany
Virginia
Maryland
Wheat Room
Jackson
Parker
Marquise de Fortenay
Savoyard
Henry A. Wise
Dooley
Austria
Richmeond
Washington
London
Caystal
T—Ruben
Maud
the Mirror of Japan
China
New College
Darius the King
Cains
Annexation by Britain at Birds Island and St. Vincent
British cruiser Tribune landed at Aves Island near Dominica and annexed it as a British possession with flag hoisted and a royal salute. Tribune then moved to St. Vincent, arriving yesterday, and was ordered to Venezuela to protect British interests at Caracas. Also brief notes: Mrs. Jones dies in St Louis Boer camp after a runaway incident. travel ads offer round trips to San Francisco and a B&O schedule for August 2 weekend outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Island of St. Vincent
Tribune
Threlfall
Aves
Birds Island
Island
Dominica
Gang
Fred
St. Vincent
Venezuela
Caracas
St. Louis
Sea fight disaster deepens Russian defeat at Port Arthur
Report from Port Arthur and St. Petersburg details the loss of Rear Admiral Withoft and heavy casualties among officers aboard the Czarevitch in a major clash with a Japanese squadron off Shantung. The Nagging reverse halves Russian morale as Vladivostok forces retreat toward Kiao-chou. crews fight through the night amid heavy damage and scattered ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Arthur
St. Petersburg
Alexjeft
Matousevitch
Withoft
Askeld
Divnn
Dallade
Novik
Asaal
Mikasa
Fuji Yashima
Shikishima
Nisshin
Kasuga
Yakumo
Kasugi
Chitose
Takasago
Akitsushima
Idsume
Matsushim
Itsukushima
Hashidate
Hin Yen
Lop. m
Shantung
Czarevitch
Prince Guktomsky
Vladivostok
Shantun
Kiao-chou
Witheft
Azarieff
Dragulshevitch
Mygelf
Ovik
Betshumi
Russia
Japan
Associated Press
Czareviteh
Whhoft
Also Mentioned on This Page
Potomac Regatta
Soath Street
Charley W. Wagner
Fifth Street
William C. Lederer, Jr
Sixth Street
J. Allen Woodlfe
Cissel Co
Avington
Macfarland
California
J Poston
Pennsylvania Avenue
Fifteenth Street
Moses
11 & F
Baltimore and Return
B. & O. RE. Revery
Newspapter Achive
Gabor
Oly & Washington
Old Point
Norfolk
Old Point Comfort
Chamberlin
Bond Bldg
F. IF. V
St Louis
America
Europe
11 & P
Loulaville
K. P
Fanciaco
Cal
15Th St
Pa. Ave
N. J. Ave
Baltimore
Return
Royal Limited
F. G'smith Piano Co
Lon Real Estate
B. T. Rawlings
Part
Annexed
Britain
West Indies
Ayruthern Pacific
A. J. Poston
Harpera Fery
Sartinaburg
Sumberiat
Korea Strait
Tokyo
Protector
Takashiho
Takeshiki
Tsu Islands
Strait of Korea
Chefno
Vlidivostok
Niagara Falls
Louisville
B. & C. R.R. Knights of Pythias
Trehivves
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!